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Damascus, SANA-Under the motto “The Road to 2030, Eradicating Poverty and Achieving Sustainable Production and Consumption”, the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) celebrated the International Youth Day by affirming the central role of young people in promoting the well-being of their families, communities and nations.
Last year, the UN adopted the 2030 agenda for sustainable development, which necessitates to balance the needs of present and the future generations, create economic growth without destroying natural resources and reduce consumption, while enforcing well-being and dignity, the UNFPA said in a statement on the occasion.
The statement added that to achieve these goals, a fundamental shift is needed so we must take decisions on the allocation of resources while keeping the interests of the future generations in mind and we must make investments in social sectors that improve the resilience of individuals and communities.
The statement pointed out that the large youth populations represent a historic opportunity to introduce progress and adopt innovative solutions to ignite this change. Essential to this is the realization of young people’s right to participate in the political, economic and social life of their communities and countries.
The UNFPA showed pride to be partner with young people in more than 150 countries and territories around the world to promote their participation and leadership, enabling them to overcome barriers, spearhead innovations and unleash their potential.
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