Great lakes Quote by Babatunde Osotimehin
“The United Nations has been in the Great Lakes Region and Sahel for 50 years, mostly investing in peacekeeping. NOW is the time to invest in young people!”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UN Youth Forum, 2023
Decades of peacekeeping have not fully addressed youth empowerment; now is the moment to invest in young people for lasting stability.
In simple terms: Invest in youth now for sustainable peace.
Key Takeaway
Shift resources to youth programs.
Themes
peacebuilding
development
youth empowerment
Mood
urgent
optimistic
Type
policy
advocacy
When to use this quote
- education initiatives
- job training
- community leadership
Key Concepts
sustainable development
capacity building
Questions to Reflect On
- How can youth programs be measured for impact?
- What barriers exist to funding youth initiatives?
A Different Perspective
Youth investment may not yield immediate results.
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