It is worth noting that the Hunan Xiangjiang New Area–China-Africa Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Base signed framework cooperation agreements with seven African youth incubation institutions and business associations including The Youth Cafe, a pan-African youth-led organization representing 1 million members and 3,500 youth groups in Kenya and across Africa, further expanding the base’s incubation network.
The Youth Cafe Joins The World Health Organization’s Civil Society Steering Committee | The Power Of Civil Society: Enhancing Engagement With The WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes the importance of collaborating with civil society to achieve health for all and meet the objectives outlined in its General Programme of Work. To enhance this engagement, the WHO has established the Civil Society Commission (CSO Commission), a network to strengthen dialogue, foster collaboration, and provide recommendations to support WHO's interactions with civil society at various levels. This article examines the mission, status, vision, objectives, principles, structure, and functions of the CSO Commission, highlighting its significance in advancing global health and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Speech By UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka | International Youth Day, 2020 | Youth Engagement For Global Action
Today, as we celebrate International Youth Day, UN Women recognizes the immense value of young people like Doreen who are at the forefront of global action for change, both in responding to the pandemic and in working to address the systemic inequalities it has unearthed. Young people bring fresh legs to the race, fresh eyes to see things from new perspectives, new energy for the long road ahead and sure-footed adaptability to change, despite themselves facing complex challenges and vulnerabilities brought on by the pandemic.