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Annual overview report for 2004/05 - E/2005/63
Provisional summary record of the 60th meeting - E/1995/SR.60
Session Reports
One United Nations (Ch 3, paras 100 - 102)
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100. Another key aspect of the system's contribution to building and strengthening democratic institutions is the provision of support to civil society organizations, such as human rights watchdog groups, trade unions and employers' organizations, and sports organizations that help foster youth participation. At the same time, NGOs have increasingly become active partners of governments and the UN system in providing technical assistance and essential services. (See also box 2.26, Partnerships with civil society.)
101. The UN system has given special attention to supporting the active participation of youth in the policy dialogue and decision-making processes taking place at the national and local levels. In the recent period, the pursuit of the Millennium Development Goals has provided a main focus for this effort. In different countries and regions, particularly Southern Africa and East Asia, UN agencies have been helping young people: to identify projects that they could implement themselves to contribute to the achievement of the MDGs; to initiate campaigns to create awareness of the MDGs; and to mobilize support for the MDGs from community groups, civil society organizations and local institutions.
102. A common objective of UN system organizations is to support national efforts to further freedom of expression and democratic debate. Different UN organizations are carrying out extensive work toward these ends, particularly UNESCO and UNDP, working closely with other institutions such as the Inter-Parliamentary Union. UNESCO has pursued its work on strengthening the media from the same perspective.
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