The MDGs & Beyond: Tomorrow’s Leaders Today

YA11@UN ~ Capacity Building for Youth Leaders Engaged in Global Development

The Youth Assembly at the United Nations is a gathering of hundreds of young people from around the world (16*-28 years old) who aspire to involvement with the United Nations and civil society, and who seek ways to contribute to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals and a more sustainable world.

Where  :     United Nations General Assembly Hall, UNHQ, NYC

When   :     1 – 3 August 2012

* Opening & Closing Ceremonies – UN General Assembly Hall, UNHQ, New York

* 3 Days of Intensive Think Tanks – On two floors of U.N. Headquarters

YA 11@UN will focus youth leaders on the success of the MDGs and beyond: the MDGs today for global development tomorrow. Talks, workshops, and campaigns by Youth Leaders, UN staff, dignitaries, celebrities, and others. Summer 2012 focus: New Technologies & the MDGs; Sustainability reports: The Youth Voice at Rio+20, and more.