UN Chief Says Will Appoint Special Envoy For Future Generations, Create UN Youth Office

MOSCOW (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 21st September, 2021) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Tuesday that he would appoint a special envoy for future generations and set up the UN Youth Office, as young people across the world need "more than support."

"We expect 10.9 billion people to be born by century's end. We need their talents, ideas and energies ... young people need more than support. They need a seat at the table. I will appoint a Special Envoy for Future Generations and create the United Nations Youth Office," Guterres said during his address at the 76th session of the UN General Assembly.