In February 2011 Disney’s “High School Musical” Star, TV host and first ever United Nations Youth Champion for the International Year of Youth, Monique Coleman, embarked on a world tour to give voice to young people, raise awareness about some of the most serious challenges they face and highlight the positive contributions they make in their communities. From 13 to 15 April, Monique Coleman is on a three day trip to Greece at the invitation of the UNESCO Youth Club of Thessaloniki.
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14 April 2011 – While swift and decisive global action saved thousands of lives in Libya, the humanitarian situation is deteriorating and requires concerted efforts by the United Nations and the international community, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon stressed today at a meeting in Egypt.
13 April 2011 – The six candidates who have been nominated to serve as the next head of the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) will today outline their programmes and plans if they are selected to the post.
12 April 2011 – The United Nations today celebrated the first annual International Day of Human Space Flight, marking 50 years since Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin made history by becoming the first human to travel into outer space.
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