As the world prepares to celebrate International Youth Day on August
12th, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called on
countries to make youth and youth employment issues a priority,
especially in light of the world economic crisis.
Despite his organization's good intentions, the United Nations fails to recognize the importance of its own interns, thousands of which contribute their energy and passion for no pay. Given the high cost of living in key UN cities, such as New York and Geneva, undertaking a UN internship is an experience that few can afford, especially those from the very developing countries the organization strives to serve.
To live up to its ideals and set an example for the world, the United Nations should make a commitment to provide fair compensation to its interns, ensuring that future leaders receive the financial support they need and deserve.
Tell the UN that young people matter by signing this petition.
Sign the petition: http://www.change.org/petitions/secretary-general-of-the-united-nations-make-youth-a-priority-pay-un-interns-a-fair-wage
Despite his organization's good intentions, the United Nations fails to recognize the importance of its own interns, thousands of which contribute their energy and passion for no pay. Given the high cost of living in key UN cities, such as New York and Geneva, undertaking a UN internship is an experience that few can afford, especially those from the very developing countries the organization strives to serve.
To live up to its ideals and set an example for the world, the United Nations should make a commitment to provide fair compensation to its interns, ensuring that future leaders receive the financial support they need and deserve.
Tell the UN that young people matter by signing this petition.
Sign the petition: http://www.change.org/petitions/secretary-general-of-the-united-nations-make-youth-a-priority-pay-un-interns-a-fair-wage
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