The United Nations Secretary General, Mr. Ban Ki-Moon today addressed a gathering of UN agencies and youth representatives via video at the UNHABITAT in Nairobi. The meeting is part of ongoing consultation on the #youth21 report to deepen the involvement of young people in the UN system.
The UN Scribe re-stated his commitment to appoint the first ever UN Special Adviser on youth.
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