United Nations Association
of Pakistan
Registered office:
Chishti Center, F-66/2,
Park Lane, Block-5, Clifton, Karachi-Pakistan
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| Aims
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Nations Youth Association of Pakistan is a great avenue to teach
about the United Nations, and get other youth involved in understanding
and sharing the ideals enshrined in the UN Charter. This organization
provides a fertile ground for youth empowerment, education, networking,
and also have social components that combine to be a lot of fun
and present excellent development opportunities! |
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Educate
young people and the community about the work of the United Nations;
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Empower
young people to get involved in international affairs and civil
society; |
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Represent
the views of young people at a local, national and international
level; and, act as forum for young people to network and socialize.
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UNYAs conduct a variety of activities, some of which are: |
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Model
United Nations is a mock Security Council for High School students
(not unlike a competitive debate); |
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Conferences
(local, state, national and international) - these often have a
Model United Nations component as well as leadership, education
and representation; |
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Education
packages or programmes run for primary and secondary school students
informing other young people about the United Nations and international
affairs.; |
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Speaker
events and panel discussions; |
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Social
events, movie nights, fund raisers. |
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Background
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| Information on the number of young people who live in poverty is scarce, though estimates indicate that almost one in five young people (18 per cent of the 1,158 million 15 to 24 year olds worldwide) survive on less than US $1 per day, while as many as 45 per cent live on less than US$ 2 per day. These numbers take on significance when you consider the many dimensions of poverty: hunger and malnutrition; lack of access to education and other basic services; an increase in disease and illness, homelessness or inadequate housing; unsafe environments, and a lack of participation in decision-making and socio-cultural life. The WORLD PROGRAMME OF ACTION FOR YOUTH gives practical guidelines for national action and international support to improve the situation of young people. It recognizes hunger and poverty among young people as a priority concern. |
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