Source: UN economic and social council youtube channel

Youth unemployment is on the rise across the globe due to the current economic and financial crisis. Let’s hear the voice of the youth… Let’s find solutions… You can also help!

Million of young people worldwide are unemployed. In some parts of the world, this uncertainty is causing social turmoil as protests and demonstrations continue to grow, threatening world stability and security.

How do we get young people into work?
We need solutions and champions to find them jobs…
Champions in government…in business…in civil society…
We need Global Partnerships to promote youth employment, for young people are our future…
The time to act is now…And you can help!

Tweet #UN4youth
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from 20 to 27 February

This campaign is organized as part of the United Nations Economic and Social Council partnerships event (www.un.org/en/ecosoc/philanthropy1/), to be held on 27 February 2012 at United Nations Headquarters, 3-6 pm.

This event will be webcast on www.livestream.com/ecosoc; and on www.un.org/en/ecosoc/facebook