Other Titles
Symposium: A place at the table: Voices of nursing at the U.N., bringing the voice of the U.N. to nurses
Abstract
Session presented on Saturday, July 26, 2014:
Purpose: This purpose of this presentation is to describe the newly established Youth Representative role within the UN System, and activities associated with the DPI NGO (Department of Public Information) and ECOSOC (Economic and Social Council). Youth engagement in the UN is regarded as a crucial focus for developing leadership and particpation in the resolution of transnational issues. Activities and opportunities for youth participation (18-24) will be explored and discussed.
Methods: The experience of the UN Youth Representatives will be highlighted for STTI members interested in enagement of young members. Mentorship and collaboration on global health and nursing projects demonstratesucessful and meaningful intergenerational and colleagal activities.
Results: UN Youth Representatives formm nursing NGOs will share their experiences in the UN System and provide information for members and chapters interested in promoting youth activity in the UN.
Conclusion: The youth representatives will disucss the UN System, and offer suggestions for engagment of young members.
Sigma Membership
Iota Alpha at-Large
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
NGOs, UN
Recommended Citation
Shi, Timothy and Schnabel, D. J., "Youth UN Representatives: Emerging roles for youth at the UN" (2014). INRC (Congress). 267.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2014/presentations_2014/267
Conference Name
25th International Nursing Research Congress
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Hong Kong
Conference Year
2014
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Youth UN Representatives: Emerging roles for youth at the UN
Hong Kong
Session presented on Saturday, July 26, 2014:
Purpose: This purpose of this presentation is to describe the newly established Youth Representative role within the UN System, and activities associated with the DPI NGO (Department of Public Information) and ECOSOC (Economic and Social Council). Youth engagement in the UN is regarded as a crucial focus for developing leadership and particpation in the resolution of transnational issues. Activities and opportunities for youth participation (18-24) will be explored and discussed.
Methods: The experience of the UN Youth Representatives will be highlighted for STTI members interested in enagement of young members. Mentorship and collaboration on global health and nursing projects demonstratesucessful and meaningful intergenerational and colleagal activities.
Results: UN Youth Representatives formm nursing NGOs will share their experiences in the UN System and provide information for members and chapters interested in promoting youth activity in the UN.
Conclusion: The youth representatives will disucss the UN System, and offer suggestions for engagment of young members.