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International Youth Day in China: Engaging youth for a green and sustainable future for all
BEIJING, China, 12 August 2023 –, In observance of today’s International Youth Day, ,, the United Nations Theme Group on Youth (UNTGY) in China wraps up a four-day celebration of the occasion, recognizing the influential role of young people in shaping a green future. The theme of this year’s International Youth D...
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Landmark intergenerational poll shows young people are 50% more likely than older generations to believe the world is becoming a better place – yet impatient for action on mounting crises
NEW YORK, 18 November 2021, – Children and young people are nearly 50 per cent more likely than older people to believe that the world is becoming a better place with each generation, according to a new international survey by UNICEF and Gallup released ahead of World Children’s Day. The survey shows that young pe...
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Building trust in vaccines, addressing the youth mental health crisis, and bridging the digital divide among key opportunities for the world’s children post-pandemic - UNICEF
NEW YORK, , 17 February 2021 – , Renewing global confidence in vaccines, addressing challenges to youth mental health and wellbeing, fighting discrimination, tackling climate change, and bridging the digital divide are the biggest opportunities for children that the COVID-19 pandemic has presented the internationa...
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Must-reads for young people
For young people feeling anxious, isolated and disappointed, know this: you are not alone. Here’s what you can do to look after yourself and your mental health:
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What I Learned Volunteering at UNICEF China
When I signed up for the volunteer position at UNICEF China, I was hoping I could get my hands on some real social issues and make a difference right away. But to be honest, my experience wasn’t exactly that at the beginning. The office was hoping to improve its orientation process for new staff at the time, so I ...
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Generation Unlimited
Young people today live in a world of unlimited potential. A world of mass connectivity, enhanced mobility and unprecedented technological progress. A world in which more children survive and receive an education than ever before. With education, skills and opportunities that are relevant to their lives and future...
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4 things I learned interning at UNICEF China
What UNICEF Education is doing for education and development in China., I learned a lot about the educational challenges facing children in China, and the role of UNICEF in helping the government address these issues. When cataloguing the assets on the Education section website, I came across the video Stories Through 180 Lenses directed by Zhang Yimou , which highlights the plight of the estimated Through 180…, The importance of relationships...