The economic case for a global volunteering infrastructure in Kenya

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In Kenya, research on volunteerism has always focused on the social, cultural, financial and philosophical dimensions, with no known body of research covering the economic dimension. This changed in 2015 when the Government of Kenya, in collaboration with the volunteer community, developed and adopted a National Volunteerism Policy

Highlights of the Secretary-General's main initiatives

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Find here the major initiatives that have been take by Antonio Guterres

Multilateralism: The only path to address the world’s troubles, signals Guterres

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As the world’s problems grow, multilateralism represents to best path to meet the challenges that lie ahead, said United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday, launching his annual report.

Senior UN children’s advocate says they ‘should never be targeted by violence’

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Reacting to a recent upsurge in violent attacks affecting children, Virginia Gamba, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, called on Friday for those responsible to be held fully accountable.

Interview with Mark Takefman, Takefman, Citizen Sector Consulting, Founder and CEO ( PART I)

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Mark is a Canadian activist, social worker and development practitioner with long spells in India and China and now is back in Canada where he operates the Takefman Citizen Sector Consulting.Next Interview will be posted next Friday, 24th of August.

Incheon Youth Declaration on the Future of Work: Youth Calls for Action to Build the Workforce of the Future

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Over 400 youth representatives from Asia and the Pacific launched the Incheon Youth Declaration on the Future of Work, which calls upon the international community to invest in more inclusive, large-scale, and market-relevant solutions for youth employment and entrepreneurship

Global Liveability Index 2018

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Vienna dislodges Melbourne to top the Global Chart of most livable place

Angel Gurría OECD Secretary-General Closing remarks at OECD Roundtable on Equal Access to Justice

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Angel Gurria proposes some ideas on how to create a more equal and fair world: 1) tools for measurement, 2) better understanding of what works, 3) Exchange of good practices is essential.

Harnessing the power of youth through volunteering (UNV)

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UNV promotes youth participation through volunteering, offering opportunities for young people to engage in local and global action, and providing spaces for them to contribute to peace and development as volunteers, while building their skills and professional experience.

The International Congress of Youth Voices

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Students coming together to learn about activism and social change. The congress was held on 3-5 August 2018 in San Francisco.

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