Voices of youth at the UN General Assembly

As the UN General Assembly's Third Committee opened its session on 8 October; voices and concerns of young people from across the globe were conveyed. With commitment and a huge amount of enthusiasm, UN Youth Delegates took the stage to deliver messages on education, employment and other issues of importance to youth. "This is one of the best moments in my life, because I represent youth at a crucial time," said Caesar Suarez from Mexico. He also underscored the importance of youth participation, and making the voices of youth heard. "Look to the youth and let us participate in a responsible and democratic way," he said.

Read more at the source: UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs

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