31 August 2010

UN Resident Coordinator's Congratulatory Note on Uzbekistan's Independence Day

United Nations Resident Coordinator in Uzbekistan, Ms. Anita Nirody, sent a congratulatory note to the people of Uzbekistan on the 19th anniversary of independence.  "On behalf of the UN in Uzbekistan, I would like to congratulate the people of Uzbekistan and all of our national partners on the historic occasion of Independence Day..."

13 August 2010

Celebration of International Youth Day in Uzbekistan: Dialogue and Mutual Understanding

Following the tradition that unites new generation worldwide, International Youth Day has been celebrated in Uzbekistan for the second year in a row. Events dedicated to the Day and organized jointly by Youth Initiatives Center "Kelajak Ovozi" under Fund Forum, UN Information Center (UNIC) and UNFPA, United Nations Population Fund, were held in the Youth Creativity Palace's Concert Hall in Tashkent.

09 August 2010

THE SECRETARY-GENERAL MESSAGE ON INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY 12 August 2010

This year's commemoration of International Youth Day also marks the launch of the International Year of Youth, under the theme "Dialogue and Mutual Understanding".

05 August 2010

International Year of Youth Approaching

Countries and youth organizations around the world are beginning preparations for the upcoming International Year of Youth. The General Assembly recently proclaimed that the Year will run from 12 August 2010 - 11 August 2011. The theme of the year is "Dialogue and Mutual Understanding," in an effort to "encourage communication across generations and promote the ideals of peace, freedom, progress, solidarity and dedication to the objectives and goals of progress and development, including the Millennium Development Goals."

19 July 2010

THE SECRETARY-GENERAL MESSAGE FOR NELSON MANDELA DAY New York, 18 July 2010

Nelson Mandela is a towering figure. He embodies the highest values of humanity, and of the United Nations. His life, his strength and his decency are an example to us all. He fought his oppressors for years. And then, he forgave them.