"Saving our planet, lifting people out of poverty, advancing economic growth – these are one and the same fight."
"You are already leaders. Your ideas, your actions and your decisions make a difference. More than any other generation, you have a voice. Social networking is changing how we interact - and it can change our world. You are in touch with peers from around the world. You understand the power of instant communication. I appeal to you to use that power for the common good, the power of communication and the power of networking."
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Source: Disarm and develop – UN expert urges win-win proposition for States and peoples. www.ohchr.org.
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