Hi John,
We're delighted and proud to announce that two young people Valery Molay from Dublin and Jack O’Connor from Kilcolman, County Limerick will be addressing the 3rd Committee of the United Nations General Assembly in New York later today!
Their speeches will highlight issues around mental health, youth employment, climate action and the need for unity - ‘ní neart go cur le chéile’.
This amazing opportunity to represent the youth of Ireland during 'Third Committee' - one of the six main committees of the General Assembly, the UN committee dealing with human rights issues - is part of the UN Youth Delegate programme we run in partnership with Irish Aid and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The role also involves wide ranging consultation and engagement with young people by the delegates upon their return.
Consultation - get in touch
 Those holding youth events in Ireland can contact [email protected] to invite the Irish UN Youth Delegates to attend.
The delegates will also address a Youth Summit as part of One World Week organised by the NYCI on December 5th 2019.
We hope you enjoy their speech and look forward to hearing from you.
Kind regards,
Valerie Duffy
Development Education & UN Youth Delegate Programme Coordinator
National Youth Council of Ireland
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