I, participated in the e-debate with key questions as below?

Youth should be better engaged in the UN system? If yes, how will the UN system benefit from youth's engagement?

I understand and believe that there has been a considerable increase in youth participation at social and environment level in the year 2011.  More so because a great number of organizations have stepped forward and youth is getting more strongly connected with efforts of many youth groups who are engaging each other in positive thought building process.  Yes there is need for the responsible states also to address and believe in the power of the youth and give them more chances.  I feel youth is the only HOPE OF OUR FUTURE and if youth are part of the decision making process they will shoulder the responsibility and be prepared for the consequences if the promises they make are not delivered.

There have been more youth conferences in 2011 and 2012 than ever before, especially because of Rio +20 being round the corner and YOUTH from all around the world is UNITED and one in the thought that there must be accountability, responsibility, facility and deliverance, and there must be no LET GO           

Simran Vedvyas

Tunza- Eco Generation Member

Earth Charter International Youth Task Force Group Country Activator- UAE

Ambassador Cosmo Foundation (an NGO with Education Initiative)- India and UAE

Student Member – Emirates Environmental Group- Dubai UAE

Student- The Millennium School Dubai UAE

Link to Mr. Ban Ki-Moon's announcement: http://www.unmultimedia.org/tv/webcast/2012/01/press-conference-un-secretary-general-ban-ki-moon-5.html

Press Conference: UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon   25 January 2012