FW: DESA News August 2011: Ageing, ECOSOC, Youth, Indigenous peoples

[Mark Capaldi]

Just in case some of you are not members of this news update. Cheers, Mark.

 

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If you have trouble viewing this email, click here to see it in a web browser. In This Issue August 2011 - Vol. 15, No. 8 | Print version   Protecting human rights of older persons The world's population aged 60 or older is expected to double by 2050, to a record of 21 per cent - representing two billion people. Member States are expressing concerns about the status of older persons revolving around their social and economic situation, their participation in development and their relationship to human rights. Read more   Education for all at top of ECOSOC�s agenda Gathering world leaders, UN agencies and a record number of participants representing civil society and the private sector from around the globe, the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) has worked hard for the past month focusing on some of the most pressing challenges facing the world today. Read more   Urge to invest more in young people "The Facebook generation is showing a growing resolve to change our world - and a capacity to make things happen. They are bringing their energy and courage to some of the most difficult issues we face," said the UN Secretary-General at the opening of the High-level Meeting on Youth on 25 July. Read more   Global dialogue Celebrating indigenous cultures, stories and design Call to inspire youth initiatives   Comings and goings Mr. Donald Lee retired as Chief of the Social Perspectives on Development Branch in the Division for Social Policy and Development of DESA. Mr. Yacob Zewoldi retired as Chief of the Demographic Statistics Section in the Statistics Division of DESA.       You have received this message because you have registered or accepted our invitation to receive e-mail from DESA. If you no longer wish to receive e-mail from us, you may wish to unsubscribe here. If you have received this e-mail from a friend and would like to subscribe to our e-mail list, click here. For enquiries or further technical assistance, please contact DESA. � 2010 UN DESA. All right reserved. Two UN Plaza, New York, NY, 10017     Provide Feedback | Unsubscribe | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use