http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1308/S00223.htm Marking Youth Day, UN Spotlights Rights of Young Migrants Tuesday, 13 August 2013, 9:55 am Press Release: UN News Marking Youth Day, UN Officials Spotlight Rights and Potential of Young Migrants New York, Aug 12 2013 - Marking International Youth Day, United Nations officials today highlighted the plight as well as the contributions of young migrants, who often face hard conditions away from their homes. “It is important to emphasize the positive contribution young migrants make to societies of origin, transit and destination – economically and by enriching the social and cultural fabric. Most work hard to earn a living and improve their circumstances,” Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said in his message for the Day. [....]