Dr. Shamshad Akhtar, Executive Secretary of UN ESCAP

“The ‘Asia-Pacific Forum on Youth Volunteerism to Promote Participation, Development and Peace’ was organized by the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), in collaboration with UNESCO, the Global Peace Foundation (GPF) and the Global Young Leaders Academy.”

“‘Today we celebrate young people, while reaffirming our commitment to a better future for them and our future generations,” said Under-Secretary General and Executive Secretary of ESCAP Dr. Shamshad Akhtar during her opening remarks.”

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