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  2. Youth participation - Wikipedia

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    In 1975, the National Commission on Resources for Youth in the United States defined youth participation as: ...Youth participation is the involving of youth in responsible, challenging action that meets genuine needs, with opportunities for planning and/or decision-making affecting others in an activity whose impact or consequence is extended ...

  3. Youth engagement - Wikipedia

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    Youth-connecting: The activity facilitates youth interaction and builds connections through social mediums Each has value, and where a program or groups sits depends on the degree to which youth are engaged in the program with meaningful participation, and the degree to which the organization offering the program has policies and ...

  4. United Nations Security Council Resolution 2250 - Wikipedia

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    The Resolution 2250 is a thematic resolution that deals with the topic of youth from an international peace and security perspective. [2] Recognizing the youth's efforts in peace building, it provides a set of guidelines upon which policies and programs will be developed by member states, the UN and civil society.

  5. Positive youth development - Wikipedia

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    Positive youth development principles can be used to address gender inequities through the promotion of programs such as "Girls on the Run." Physical activity-based programs like "Girls on the Run" are being increasingly used around the world for their ability to encourage psychological, emotional, and social development for youth.

  6. Youth activism - Wikipedia

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    Youth activism is the participation in community organizing for social change by persons between the ages of 15–24. [1] Youth activism has led to a shift in political participation and activism. A notable shift within youth activism is the rise of “Alter-Activism” resulting in an emphasis on lived experiences and connectivity amongst ...

  7. Youth perspective - Wikipedia

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    Youth as a key moment for social integration. It defines youth as a stage in which young people must be trained and acquire all the values and skills for a productive adult life. Youth is seen as a "transition process", which makes the value of youth invisible in the present and reproduces actions of control and guardianship over youth. Youth ...

  8. Office of the Secretary-General's Envoy on Youth - Wikipedia

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    The Secretary-General's Envoy on Youth serves as a global advocate for addressing the needs and rights of young people for bringing the United Nations closer to them. The Envoy's Office is part of the United Nations Secretariat and supports multi-stakeholder partnerships related to the United Nations system-wide action plan on youth to volunteer initiatives.

  9. Youth mainstreaming - Wikipedia

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    Youth mainstreaming is a public policy concept. The Commonwealth of Nations describes it in this context: [1]. National youth development is often the sole responsibility of the government ministry or department where the youth portfolio lies, whereas youth issues should be mainstreamed across various sectors and line ministries such as health, finance, economic development, housing, justice ...