UN General Assembly
2011

are dominated by natural disasters, financial crises and political upheavals. The absence of justice, discrimination and severe violations of human rights remain a part of our lives. At the same time, however, we are witnessing with bewilderment inspiring historical changes, amazing technological progress, the eradication of previously incurable diseases and, over the course of just one generation, the lifting of hundreds of millions of people out of destitution and disenfranchisement. In this time of change, we must do our utmost to ensure that that the young people of our planet are as knowledgeable, as optimistic and as courageous as possible in efforts to achieve prosperity, peace and security around the world. Young people are not just the future of humankind; they are also its present. Let us all open every door and create every opportunity for the growth and development of the younger generation. Tomorrow is born today!