DESA United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs [to 18 April 2015]
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Protecting the rights of the world’s indigenous peoples
17 April 2015, New York
Around the globe, there are over 70 million indigenous youth. Many face the challenge of striking a balance between their place within their indigenous community and mainstream society in the country where they live. Available data also suggests that this group of young people experience disproportionately high rates of suicide. Their situation, as well as other topics including economic, social and cultural rights and post-2015 development agenda, will be in focus for the upcoming 14th Session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues.

Building trust in government in pursuit of the sustainable development goals
17 April 2015, New York
Public administration and good governance are critical in achieving sustainable development. On 20-24 April, the Committee of Experts on Public Administration (CEPA) will meet in New York for its 14th annual session to discuss the practical measures governments can take in pursuit of the sustainable development goals.

Financing for Development: Hearing views from business sector and civil society
15 April 2015, New York
Successful implementation of the post-2015 agenda will hinge on a strong and comprehensive financing framework for sustainable development. The business sector and civil society play a vital role in this context. Ahead of the Third International Conference on Financing for Development in Addis Ababa in July, the General Assembly held informal interactive hearings with civil society and the business sector on April 8-9 to fully take their views into account.

The road to Addis: Financing for Development logo and website launched
14 April 2015, New York
With three months to go until world leaders meet in Addis Ababa to reach an agreement on financing sustainable development, the Conference logo and website were unveiled at the UN Headquarters in New York today.