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The Global Initiative on Decent Jobs for Youth

Together, making a difference for young people everywhere

The Global Initiative on Decent Jobs for Youth is the first-ever, comprehensive United Nations system-wide effort for the promotion of youth employment worldwide. It brings together the vast global resources and convening power of the UN and other global key partners to maximize the effectiveness of youth employment investments and assist Member States in delivering on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Read more

Global support

  1. Video Message by George Katrougalos, Minister of Labour, Social Insurance and Social Solidarity of Greece

  1. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's message to the 2016 World of Work Summit

  1. Video Message by José Antonio Vieira Da Silva, Minister of Labour, Solidarity and Social Insurance of Portugal

See also

  1. Engagement platform of the Global Initiative on Decent Jobs for Youth
  2. Guy Ryder announces Global Youth Initiative
  3. ILO Employment Policy Department
  4. Strategy for the Global Initiative on Decent Jobs for Youth
  5. Guiding principles - Global Initiative on Decent Jobs for Youth
  6. UN System Chief Executives Board for Coordination endorses strategy for the Global Initiative on Decent Jobs for Youth
  7. G20 conference highlights importance of decent jobs for youth in the rural economy
  8. Guy Ryder announces “Digital Skills for Decent Jobs for Youth” Campaign
  9. UN agencies launch youth entrepreneurship and self-employment campaign
  10. Spain and ILO join forces to promote decent jobs for youth
  11. Launch of the engagement platform of the Global Initiative on Decent Jobs for Youth
  12. Young people call for action on decent work at ECOSOC Youth Forum 2018