UN chief says youth of the world cannot survive on their hope alone

SINA Tuesday 24th April, 2012

UNITED NATIONS, April 23 (Xinhua) -- UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said here Monday that young people have great potential to change the world in a positive manner, but need support from the international community to do so. "Youth have great hopes for the future -- but they cannot survive on hopes," said Ban. "They need food, jobs and health care. " Ban's statement came as he addressed the opening plenary of the 45th session of the Commissi...

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