On February 19th, the United Nations Commission for Social Development met in New York. Geared toward the theme of combating inequality and barriers to social inclusion, this 57th session of this UN panel brought together several concerned parties. Clotilde Ferry, Counselor to the Permanent Envoy of the Principality of Monaco to the United Nations, testified to the Monegasque efforts on these points.<\/p>\n
She reminded attendees of the permanent mission to facilitate the inclusion of disabled persons, which is supported by the government, the A.M.A.P.E.I., and the Monaco Disease Power associations. Referring to the Monegasque Red Cross, the representative stressed the commitment of the latter to the integration of young people. In this spirit, an associative mission was completed on the Rock by the Graduate Integration Commission, which helps young people to find\u00a0local jobs. Assisting the youth was definitely at the heart of the as Ms. Ferry also cited “Monaco Youth and Sustainable Development” meetings as another example of Monaco’s outreach to young persons. These examples were well-received by other panel\u00a0members present at the UN that day.<\/p>\n