{"id":8949,"date":"2020-10-22T09:54:19","date_gmt":"2020-10-22T07:54:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/site.aegee.org\/?p=8949"},"modified":"2021-07-02T14:36:16","modified_gmt":"2021-07-02T12:36:16","slug":"statement-on-75th-anniversary-of-the-united-nations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/site.aegee.org\/statement-on-75th-anniversary-of-the-united-nations\/","title":{"rendered":"Statement on 75th Anniversary of the United Nations"},"content":{"rendered":"

Creation of the United Nations<\/strong><\/p>\n

The world had gone through two devastating and all-consuming wars in less than 30 years of span in the first half of the 20th century. By 1945, it was clear for the war-torn and desolate nations that their joint and firm commitment was necessary to put an end to the war. For this purpose, from 25 April 1945 to 26 June 1945, more than 50 nations gathered in San Francisco, California, to lead the United Nations Conference on International Organization (UNCIO), giving a start to the world\u2019s largest international organization. 24 October 2020 commemorates the 75th anniversary of ratifying the Charter of the United Nations, celebrating dedicated global cooperation for building a peaceful, safe and prosperous future for all nations and promoting peace, dignity, and equality on a healthy planet.<\/p>\n

As a major facilitator of world peace, cooperation and security, the United Nations strives for sustainable development of the economic and social lives of people while ensuring respect for universal human rights and reinforcing international law.<\/p>\n

The 25th of September 2020 also marked the fifth anniversary since the 70th UN General Assembly adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, showcasing the United Nations\u2019 continuous effort to overcome global challenges, such as poverty and inequality, gender inequality, climate change, health and education, inclusive and sustainable economic growth. The 2030 Agenda comprising the 17 Sustainable Developments Goals (SDGs) and their 169 associated targets, which is one of the most ambitious projects so far, sets a comprehensive action plan for all international actors to achieve a better world.<\/p>\n

United Nations and the Youth<\/strong><\/p>\n

The United Nations puts a special emphasis on youth and young people\u2019s participation in decision-making processes, as well as empowering them to take action and contribute to the fulfillment of the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs. Youth development issues across the globe are addressed in the biannual flagship publication of the World Youth Report by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA). The latest edition of the World Youth Report, published in 2020, envisions social entrepreneurship as an instrument for youth development, addressing the unmet economic and social needs of young people. According to the Report, youth social entrepreneurship has the potential to empower youth through employment and simultaneously direct their talents and capacities to serve a social good, thus contributing to the implementation of the SDGs.<\/p>\n

SDGs and AEGEE-Europe<\/strong><\/p>\n

Furthermore, the Preamble of the 2030 Agenda pledges to \u201cleave no one behind\u201d on the journey of transforming the world, acknowledging that the SDGs cannot be achieved without active youth engagement. The 2030 Agenda pivots around 5 pillars (\u201cfive Ps\u201d) and 3 dimensions of sustainable development:<\/p>\n