youth

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Africa's prosperity also lies in creating decent and attractive jobs for rural youth

‘Imagine the potential of one billion children;’ UNICEF urges investment as Africa’s youth population surges

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Solar Lantern Hands-on Training on Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Technologies. UN Habitat.

Youths in Nigeria trained in renewable energy technologies and green entrepreneurship

ExxonMobil’s leadership development training programs. Photo © ExxonMobil

ECOSOC Youth Forum (30 - 31 January 2017): The Role of Youth in Poverty Eradication and promoting prosperity in a changing world

Wide view of the opening session of the 6th UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum. UN Photo/Rick Bajornas

At Youth Forum, UN calls on young people to help realize a better future for all

Zambian youth at a UNDP consultation. Investment in youth and their input is crucial to long-term and sustainable development. Photo: UNDP Zambia

Youth: not simply human beings, but human becomings

A young woman learns sewing at Soufouroulaye youth camp. The training is part of a regional programme to strengthen human security and resilience in the Sahel.

Training youth helps ensure stability in Mali

A young man at a vocational education and training centre, participating in the World Bank’s National Initiative for Human Development Support Project (INDH). Photo: Dana Smillie/World Bank

ADDIS: first UN World Youth Skills Day celebrates importance of empowering young people

Young people contributing to a workshop on climate change in Iguiwaz, Morocco. Photo: UNDP/CBA Baptiste de Ville d’Avray

On World Population Day, UN calls for investment in young people

Africa’s mobile youth drive change

Cell phones reshape youth cultures

A seat at the table

African youth demand a say in decision making

Africa’s youth: a “ticking time bomb” or an opportunity?

Leaders awakening to the need for job-creation programmes