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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.

Author Details

Timothy Shi, BSN, RN; D. J. Schnabel, BSN, RN

Sigma Membership

Iota Alpha at-Large

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

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N/A

Research Approach

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Keywords:

NGOs, UN

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.