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8 August 2000


Press Release


INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY TO BE OBSERVED FOR FIRST TIME ON 12 AUGUST

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United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan will issue a message marking the first observance of International Youth Day. The message will be read to the participants of the Model United Nations taking place at Headquarters from 11 to 13 August.

GA/SM/184
7 August 2000


Press Release
GA/SM/184
OBV/153


ASSEMBLY PRESIDENT STRESSES IMPORTANCE OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES IN EFFORTS TO BRING PEACE, PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, ERADICATE POVERTY

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Following is the text of the message of General Assembly President Theo-Ben Gurirab (Namibia) on the occasion of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous People, which will be observed on 9 August: