PRIORITY DLF: Global Youth Leadership Summit I received today the attached letter from Djibril Diallo which had been passed AB by the SG "for appropriate action." As we discussed, I would like you to be the focal point for liaising with Djibril re: the SG's participation in this project. Last week I passed you an earlier letter from Djibril (he has attached a copy to his latest letter to the SG) and asked that you prepare a note to the SG for AB's signature asking how much time he wished to devote to this meeting and setting out Djibril's proposals. I would suggest you discuss the proposed elements with him and get additional details. You might also want to get a sense of which elements he considers most important, as I doubt the SG will be willing to do everything asked. I know the talking points and telephone notes have kept you very busy but would appreciate your preparing this note by COB tomorrow. Thanks. 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YOUR ATTENTION VOTRE ATTENTION AS DISCUSSED COMME CONVENU AS REQUESTED SUITE A VOTRE DEMANDE NOTE AND RETURN NOTER ET RETOURNER FOR INFORMATION POUR INFORMATION / COM.6 (12-78) United Nations Nations Unies New York Office of Sport for Development and Peace Bureau de New York pour le Sport au service du Developpement et de la Paix Two United Nations Plaza, 44th Street, 26th Floor • New York, NY 10017 Tel: (212) 906-6210 • Fax: (212) 906-5141 www.un.org/sport2005 New York, 09 September 2006 © SEP I I 2006 iiM/ Dear Secretary-General, EXECUTIVE OFFICE OP THE SECHETAflY-GENERAl I am hereby sending you the brochure of the Concept Paper of the Global Youth Leadership Summit with your photograph and the powerful and effective words from you inserted as a quote in the inside front cover. The thought is most striking and bears a powerful message of hope not only for the youth. It is also directed to all sectors of society to listen to young voices against poverty or any issue on the global agenda. I am pleased to inform you that all preparations are well on target and we look forward to an eventful Summit. Your strong endorsement of this event has made us come a long way and to finally see the fruition of this great vision. We thank you for being with us from start to end. Warmest regards, Djibril SG OFFICE ../. #5WV IfStfiX- United Nations Nations Unies New York Office of Sport for Development and Peace Bureau de New York pour le Sport au service du Developpement et de la Paix /^^t} A Two United Nations Plaza, 44th Street, 26th Floor -New York, NY 10017 \ j Tel: (212) 906-6210'Fax: (212) 906-5141 www.un.org/sport2005 28 August 2006 Dear Secretary-General, I wish to thank you for the many wonderful ways in which you have lent your support to the Summit. Your personal interest is what has spurred us to give our very best towards the planning and implementation of the Summit. Kindly note that the Summit will now begin a day earlier and therefore be held from 29-31 October. It will be an historic event not only because this is the first time that youth from 192 Member States will be present, but because its is also very unique in its conception and planning. The Opening on Sunday will be momentous and we will be honored if you could grace it by your presence with the following priority events: Sunday, 29 October 2006 * 8:00-8.30. The Secretary-General, President Elect of the 61st session of the General Assembly, HE Shaikha Haya Al-Khalifa, and Mr. Ogi, your special Adviser, will receive guests as they come in. You will be accompanied by Mr. Mohanlal Mittal and Mr. Hiroshi Matsumoto, our two sponsors. * 8:30 - 9:20 a.m. Breakfast with the Heads of State in the Delegates Dining Room * 9:30 - 9:50 a.m. Official Photo in the Delegates Lounge (North) with the youth, Heads of State, the two sponsors and Heads of United Nations agencies. * 10:00 -11:30 a.m. Opening Ceremony After the opening remarks by the youth, we kindly request you and the GA President to give the opening remarks, after which will follow the statements of the Heads of State whom you so kindly invited. * 11:30 -12:30 a.m. Inter-Generational Dialogue Here, along with Mr. Ogi, we would like you to lead the Dialogue and set the high level tone of a great vision to prevail through the entire Summit. * 12:30-2:30 p.m. Lunch for Heads of State, and Heads of UN agencies and other distinguished guests to be hosted by Mr. Mohanlal Mittal. (You and Mr. Mittal will receive the high level guests). * 8:-9.30 p.m. Gala Concert, where the youth of the world would like to honour you and say thank you for your commitment to them. The concert is entitled Youth United against Malaria and will include performers, such as Youssou N' Dour and other celebrated artists representing five continents. This event is organized in cooperation with the Roll Back Malaria Partnership. Tuesday 31 October 2006 8:00 p.m.onwards: An evening with FIFA - The Way Forward. If it materializes, in view of the excellent cooperation between the UN and FIFA, your presence for even a few minutes will certainly augur well for a long term partnership. Given below is the list of other important events at which we would be privileged to have you time permitting. Saturday 28 October Possibly a dinner with attending Heads of State or Government, hosted by Mr. Mohanlal Mittal at the Waldorf Astoria or the New York Palace Hotel. Sunday, 29 October 2006 2:30 -4:30 p.m. Interagency Panel Discussion Theme: How youth can tackle poverty to be moderated by Kemal Dervis, UNDP Administrator. Those invited are: Mr. Juan Somavia (ILO), Ms. Ann Veneman (UNICEF), Mr. Koichuri Matsura ( UNESCO) Ms. Thoraya Obaid ( UNFPA) Mr. Jeffrey Sachs, (UN Millennium Project) and five youth representatives. 4:30 -5:30 p.m. Opening of exhibits on the humanitarian work of Ronaldinho. Besides him, the other invited guests are FIFA President Joseph Blatter and Jerome Champagne, his Special Representative. The Sunday events are vital with high level attendees, but be rest assured your presence is most welcome throughout the Summit and you could drop in for any of the events. A copy of the agenda is enclosed herewith. We thank you for your full endorsement of the Summit and for your personal engagement that has allowed the event to be shaped in this wonderful way that it has been conceived. Your presence will provide the greatest inspiration and motivation to the youth and enable them to recognize the immense contribution you have made to their lives. I will be pleased to discuss any of these events with you and Alicia, should you have any queries. With warmest regards. Djibril United Nations Global Youth Leadership Summit Under the effective presidency of the Secretary-General of the United Nations H.E. Kofi Annan United Nations General Assembly Hall New York 29-31 October 2006 Achieving the Millennium Development Goals: Young Voices against Poverty Chair: Dr. Djibril Diallo, Director, United Nations New York Office of Sport for Development and Peace, on behalf of the United Nations system Key Partners: Mr. Mohanlal Mittal, Founder, Gita-Mohan Mittal Foundation (GMMF) and the Vishwa Bhartiya Pravasi Leaders Forum (VPBLF) Mr. Hiroshi Matsumoto, President, Inner Trip Reyukai International Provisional Programme Introduction Young people represent one-fourth of the world's six billion people, of which 86 percent live in developing countries. Estimates indicate that one in five youth live on less than $1 a day and that as many as 45% live on less than $2 per day. These statistics take on an added significance when they are considered against the many dimensions of poverty, as reflected in the Millennium Development Goals: hunger and malnutrition; lack of access to education and other basic services; high exposure to diseases; unsafe environment and lack of participation in decision-making. Although only one of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) specifically mentions youth, a closer look will reveal the fact that young people are at the core of every goal. The aim of the MDGs is to create a better future for today's young people, as illustrated in the agenda below. Youth recounting their experience and work towards achieving the MDGs by 2015 will be the main focus throughout the Summit, through sport and culture. SATURDAY, 28 OCTOBER 2006 || Arrival of delegates 8:00 am - 6:00 pm WELCOME AND REGISTRATION 12:30 pm-2:30 pm Lunch 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm ORIENTATION MEETING OF REGIONAL CHAIRS Africa The Americas Europe Asia and the Pacific 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm GENERAL ORIENTATION MEETING Moderator: Dr. Djibril Diallo, Director, UN-NYOSDP Co-moderator: Ms Dena Merriam, Convener, Global Peace Initiative of Women • Introduction to the Global Youth Leadership Summit • Presentation of the agenda • Presentation of delegates • Process for drafting final Declaration 8:00 pm DINNER DAY 1 - SUNDAY, 29 OCTOBER Events will be held at the United Nations Headquarters 9:30 am - 10:00 am OFFICIAL PHOTO Venue: Delegates Lounge 10:00 am - 11:30 am OFFICIAL OPENING Venue: General Assembly Hall 10:00 am - 10:10 am Musical performance 2 10:10am - 11:30 am OPENING REMARKS BY YOUTH DELEGATES (One young woman, one young man): Ms.