State of World Population 2014 - The Power of 1.8 Billion: Adolescents, youth and the transformation of the future

Published By: United Nations Population Fund | Published Date: November, 19 , 2014

Young people matter. They matter because an unprecedented 1.8 billion youth are alive today, and because they are the shapers and leaders of our global future. They matter because they have inherent human rights that must be fulfilled. Yet, in a world of adult concerns, young people are often overlooked. This tendency cries out for urgent correction, because it imperils youth as well as economies and societies at large.

Author(s): United Nations Population Fund UNFPA | Posted on: Nov 19, 2014 | Views(663) | Download (145)


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