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The BBC: Vaccine Critics Are A "Virus"
Note: We would like to acknowledge the suffering in California is reaching many friends and families of AofA, including Del Bigtree, who lost his home to the blaze. We are very sorry. Below John's introduction are the complaint by Professor Exley and the response from Newsnight. The language used to vilify those who question vaccine safety is becoming more chilling by the moment, as civility and discourse seems to have diminished on both sides of the pond.
By John Stone
Only the other day Del Bigtree* was commenting on HighWire that the United States had become country with news services that the populace could not take seriously like China or Iran: the same is undoubtedly true of the United Kingdom and particularly its increasingly embarrassing BBC news service. This was highlighted in a recent exchange of letters between Prof Chris Exley and BBC complaints director Colin Tregear, following a toe-curling Newsnight presentation about measles and vaccine safety. Exley complained about bias in the presentation and simply pointed out that the claim that vaccines were safe was unfounded. The manufacturers acknowledged significant levels of serious adverse effects, the scientific literature does not support safety, the problems are real. It is simply not telling the truth to say vaccines are safe.
The tenor of Tregear's reply was essentially that the BBC only has to listen to health officials, the WHO etc.: in other words they have bureaucratic concept of truth. He defends the reporter who declared the doubts expressed in social media as being a "virus". Fundamentally this is hate talk. It is not to be condoned if people who have different experiences want to talk about it, if people - many of them well educated - want to read and comment: these people are themselves apparently a disease to be eradicated.
Professor Exley's Letter:
BBC Newsnight Comments
The clear and unambiguous message that Newsnight appears to wish to put across in this piece is that all vaccines are 100% safe and only ill-informed individuals think otherwise. The view that not all vaccines are 100% safe is portrayed as only being held by individuals who are not sufficiently educated to know otherwise. They are somehow slaves to internet scare stories. The message is given that doctors are aware of 'facts' which demonstrate that all vaccines are 100% safe. No 'facts' of any sort are given or discussed. The three chosen experts have no background in either science or vaccine safety. The two in the studio are charged in their everyday lives (jobs) with the responsibility of assuring individuals that vaccines are 100% safe. The third guest appears to have no relevant expertise in vaccine safety beyond the opinion that vaccines are safe and only individuals that believe in conspiracy theories think otherwise. The only other individual interviewed (by Grossman) is the discredited 'journalist' Brian Dear.
This piece of reporting is clearly stating the message that all vaccines are 100% safe and that anyone who might question this is at best 'uninformed' and at worst a dangerous anti-vaxxer.
The case of Dr Andrew Wakefield is yet again brought to the fore as if all research on vaccine safety in the 20 years following this episode can and should be discounted.
I am the world's leading expert on human exposure to aluminium. I have been working in this field since 1984. The majority of vaccines include an aluminium salt as an adjuvant. We have been researching the mechanism of action of aluminium adjuvants for about 10 years. Our research along with that of many other reputable scientists across the world has highlighted the toxicity of aluminium in vaccines and its role in many of the serious adverse events reported in individuals following vaccination. The frequency of such adverse events (data from the vaccine manufacturers) is acknowledged to be as high as 2.5% which for vaccines which are given to millions of individuals equates to 25000 well people per 1 million recipients becoming ill following vaccination. Fears about vaccines are well-founded. They are not fabrications of the so-called anti-vax movement, they are medical facts based upon hard science. We who are working to improve the safety and efficacy of vaccines are doing what we can to reduce collateral damage from vaccines and we very much resent the suggestion by your programme, its presenter, reporter and guests that we are somehow ill-informed conspiracy theorists who are trying to scare individuals into refusing vaccines.
The facts about vaccine safety are what are influencing individual's decisions about vaccination and not scare stories being spread 'like a virus' through the internet.
Displays of lies or at best ignorance as occurred throughout this Newsnight piece are not what is needed to improve the safety and success of vital vaccines.
I have noted a few specific points of contention in the piece below using the timing from the video.
876 cases of measles. How many of these new cases were in individuals who had been vaccinated against measles? This number was given as a 'fact' in support of a decline in the number of individuals being vaccinated against measles. Give the full information underlying this number and then allow individuals to decide if such could be a factor or not.
Define 'irrational fear' in this context. You are suggesting that all vaccines are 100% safe in all recipients. However, many individuals, approximately 2.5% using vaccine manufacturer's own data, suffer a serious adverse event following vaccination. So, the 'facts' as Newsnight are keen to highlight, show that 2.5% of vaccine recipients become ill following vaccination. Adverse events following vaccination include everything from a sore arm to death. Is this an 'irrational fear'?
Medical science does not have to counter just one type of 'virus'. Grossman likens any hard peer reviewed science that reports safety implications of vaccines as a 'virus'. Does he also consider the lists of serious adverse events recorded on patient information leaflets provided by manufacturers as a 'virus'? I consider it not only in bad taste to refer to vaccine safety concerns as a virus but also highly ill-informed or simply plain ignorant.
The studio guests are neither scientists nor do they have any specific expertise in vaccine safety and yet this is what they are then questioned on by Emily and this is what they seem perfectly happy to express their opinions about. Where is the 'expert' on vaccine safety among these 'picked for purpose' individuals?
Regarding the much touted theory of 'herd immunity', for how long do vaccine manufacturers advise that their vaccines remain effective. Most give estimates of 2-5 years, how does this equate with the herd immunity argument which suggests that 95% of individuals should be covered by a vaccine?
The inference here by Emily is that all experts say that all vaccines are 100% safe. At no point does she point out that there are many highly credible scientists working on vaccine safety because they know that vaccines are not 100% safe, they (vaccines) are far from this expected goal.
The arrogance of the ordinary consumer. These consumers have read the patient information leaflets and they have read the high quality peer reviewed science that shows that vaccines are not 100% safe. The arrogance is in the invited, so-called, 'expert' and not in the consumer.
But these 'concerns' which all contributors to this programme liken to a 'virus' are concerns emanating from hard science and so-called vaccine safety trials carried out by vaccine manufacturers, their own data are sufficient for everyone to have serious concerns about vaccine safety.
But based upon what is being said you are not up to date by any means and you are not providing individuals with the latest research, you are presumably just towing a government line on this issue which is that all vaccines are 100% safe.
Emily says, 'create a public health scare' which clearly suggests that there are no public health issues associated with vaccines, something which is completely wrong.
The 'expert' suggests that anyone who suggests that vaccines are not 100% safe are part of a conspiracy theory.
Having a view that vaccines are not safe is 'creating public scares'.
I am not against life-saving, effective and safe vaccines. I am against vaccines with high levels of collateral damage where perfectly healthy individuals are made ill by a vaccine. I am always against obfuscation of science-based 'facts' relating to medicine and human hea
lth and it is highly concerning that Newsnight, having responsibly raised many such important issues in the past seem in this instance to be blind to the damage being caused by some vaccines.
Professor Christopher Exley PhD FRSB
The Birchall Centre, Lennard-Jones Laboratories,
Keele University, Staffordshire, ST5 5BG
The Response from Newsnight: (see the full pdf here: Download Newsnight Executive Complaints Unit Finding)
Thank you for your email of 5 November and the detailed explanation of your
complaint about the item on vaccination which was broadcast on the above edition of
Newsnight. I have now had an opportunity to watch the programme and carry out
some additional research into the issues you have raised. I understand the reason for
your concerns but having considered the content of the programme I do not believe
there are grounds for me to uphold your complaint. I hope I can explain the reasons
why I have reached this decision.
I should begin by explaining the remit of the Executive Complaints Unit is to consider
whether the content of the item in question breached the BBC's editorial standards, as
set out in its Editorial Guidelines. The guidelines on Accuracy and Impartiality refer to
the concept of "due accuracy" and "due impartiality" where the term "due" means
"adequate and appropriate to the output, taking account of the subject and nature of the
content, the likely audience expectation and any signposting that may influence that
expectation". The guidelines on Impartiality also make it clear "Due impartiality is
often more than a simple matter of "balance" between opposing viewpoints". This is set
out in more detail in Section on Due Weight (4.4.2) which says:
Impartiality does not necessarily require the range of perspectives or opinions to be
covered in equal proportions either across our output as a whole, or within a single
programme, web page or item. Instead, we should seek to achieve "due weight".
For example, minority views should not necessarily be given equal weight to the
prevailing consensus.
As you know the item on the programme considered why there has been a continued
fall in the number of people receiving the MMR vaccination and why there appears to
be "an increasing scepticism towards vaccinations for other diseases that can be lifechanging
or even fatal". As the presenter, Emily Maitlis, said in the introduction:
…we are going to ask why the "anti-vaxxers", as they are known across the pond, seem to be regaining the upper hand in telling us when facts can simply be dismissed. Have we had enough of experts or do we genuinely believe science is now up for debate?
In practice, the guidelines I have set out above mean I have to take account of where the weight of informed scientific opinion lies in this debate when considering whether the scope of the discussion and the choice of contributors met the requirements for due impartiality. My understanding is all the leading authorities and bodies responsible for public health support the use of vaccination, and say there is no evidence for the kind of public safety concerns outlined by Ms Maitlis in her introduction. Vaccination is not completely risk free but the side effects tend to be mild; serious side effects are extremely rare. Medical professionals around the world therefore agree the benefits far outweigh the risks. The NHS, for example, has a page on its website about vaccination benefits and risks which says:
All medicines have side effects. However, vaccines are among the safest and the benefits of vaccinations far outweigh the risk of side effects.
When you're considering a vaccination for yourself or your child, it's natural to focus on the potential side effects. But a better approach is to try to balance the benefits of having a vaccine against the chances of harm.
Most side effects from vaccination are mild and short-lived.
I think it is also reasonable to say leading health bodies around the world have expressed concern about the growing number of websites which question the safety of vaccination or suggest the potential side effects are greater or more harmful than the medical community believes. I note, for example, the World Health Organisation says:
Due to the success of immunization, some diseases are no longer perceived as a threat. Certain groups have even questioned the utility of vaccination in spite of its proven success in controlling disease. In recent years, a number of web sites providing unbalanced, misleading and alarming vaccine safety information have been established, which can lead to undue fears, particularly among parents and patients. Acknowledging the above-mentioned issues and urged by governments, key non-governmental organizations and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), WHO initiated, in 2003, the Vaccine Safety Net Project (VSN).
I am therefore satisfied it was reasonable and appropriate to select the contributors who took part in this discussion. I do not share your view that it was necessary to include a contributor who had "a background in either science or vaccine safety" bearing in mind the topic of the discussion ("Have we had enough of experts or do we genuinely believe science is now up for debate?") and the weight of informed opinion about the safety and potential side effects of vaccines.
I accept there are some, including yourself, who are concerned about the ingredients which are used in vaccines, such as aluminium. I also appreciate you and others have conducted research which suggests a correlation between aluminium in vaccines and conditions such as autism. However, I am unaware of any studies which have demonstrated a causal link and I have to take account of the fact the vast majority of scientists in this field take the view vaccines are safe and consider appropriate measures are in place to investigate reports of suspected serious side effects. The Health and Medicine Division of the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine, for example, issued a report into vaccine safety in 2013. The associated website says:
Vaccines are among the most safe and effective public health interventions to prevent serious disease and death. Because of the success of vaccines, most Americans today have no firsthand experience with such devastating illnesses as polio or diphtheria. Health care providers who vaccinate young children follow a schedule prepared by the U.S. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. Under the current schedule, children younger than six may receive as many as 24 immunizations by their second birthday. New vaccines undergo rigorous testing prior to receiving FDA approval; however, like all medicines and medical interventions, vaccines carry some risk.
Driven largely by concerns about potential side effects, there has been a shift in some parents' attitudes toward the child immunization schedule. HHS asked the IOM to identify research approaches, methodologies, and study designs that could address questions about the safety of the current schedule.
This report is the most comprehensive examination of the immunization schedule to date. The IOM committee uncovered no evidence of major safety concerns associated with adherence to the childhood immunization schedule. Should signals arise that there may be need for investigation, however, the report offers a framework for conducting safety research using existing or new data collection systems.
In conclusion, I do not believe the choice of contributors or the manner in which the discussion was conducted led to a breach of the BBC's Editorial Guidelines on Impartiality.
I have also considered the specific aspects of the debate which you said were "Displays of lies or at best ignorance" and assessed whether they were materially inaccurate or would have left the audience with a misleading impression. I propose to address each one in turn, following the chronological order of the list you sent on 5 November.
1. The figure for 876 laboratory confirmed cases of measles in England came from Public Health England. The Head of Immunisation at PHE said "The measles outbreaks we are currently seeing in England are linked to ongoing large outbreaks in Europe. The majority of cases we are seeing are in teenagers and young adults who missed out on their MMR vaccine when they were children". I therefore do not believe it was materially inaccurate or misleading to cite the figure since it is clearly the informed view of PHE that non-vaccination is a significant contribution to then increase in confirmed cases of measles.
2. I think the most reasonable inference to be drawn from the use of the phrase was that it was irrational for people to fear "the thought of injecting themselves with a disease supposedly to inoculate them against something else" when the evidence demonstrates the risk of possible side effects from vaccines is far outweighed by the benefit of protection against fatal diseases such as small pox. I therefore do not believe viewers would have understood the reporter, David Grossman, to suggest all vaccines are 100% safe.
3. The use of "virus" in this context was clearly a play on words and has to be judged accordingly. Mr Grossman began his report as follows: "This is the story of a virus and how it has spread round the world affecting countless millions. This is not though a biological virus but an idea that is now blamed by some doctors for the deaths and illness of children on every continent". When he went on to say "it's clear then that medical science doesn't have to counter just one type of virus. There are those which affect our bodies and those which affect our minds" this was referring back to the original "idea" that ill-informed members of the public believe they know more than medical experts. In this context, I see no reasonable basis for concluding the audience would have assumed there were no grounds to be concerned about vaccine safety.
4. I addressed this point in my response to the due impartiality of the discussion.
5. Helen Donovan from the Royal College of Nursing spoke about a "small decrease" in vaccinations and said one of the reasons this was significant was because "We know that the WHO recommend that we need to have 95% of all our children immunised against all of our vaccines". It seems to me reasonable to cite an international body such as the WHO when explaining why a fall in vaccination is regarded as a cause of concern. I do not see a requirement to explore this in more detail in the context of a discussion about "an increasing [public] scepticism towards vaccinations".
6. Professor Michael Patrick Lynch was talking about what he perceived as the danger of social media sites which provided news and information tailored to the preferences of users. He expressed concern this "can reinforce the sense that we can be our own experts on almost any topic". Ms Maitlis followed up by asking "So is it because we feel smarter or is it because authority has let us down? We don't have the same sense of deference; we don't want to believe the experts anymore?" Her questions clearly went beyond just the safety of vaccines and so I do not share your impression of what viewers would have understood Ms Maitlis to be saying.
7. Professor Lynch was expressing a professional opinion about why public attitudes towards experts appeared to be shifting. He was not talking specifically about vaccine safety and I think it is reasonable to assume viewers would have understood the broad point he was making about "arrogance on the part of the ordinary consumer, arrogance of a certain type that we know it all".
8. I did not share your impression the "concerns" which Dr Pauline Paterson identified were "emanating from hard science" as you suggest. As I mentioned in Point 7 above, the discussion was about the spread of information and the idea that "everyone can be seen as having equal weight when it's in cyberspace". Dr Paterson clearly stated "anyone can be seen as an expert on social media, on the internet, and also concerns can spread very quickly with the internet, with social media". Viewers would, I think, have understood she was making a far broader point than one about scientific evidence and was referring to the spread of opinion dressed up as evidence.
9. Helen Donovan was making the point that nurses are generally regarded as trusted and so it was important they were "as up to date with all the information that's out there". I appreciate you think the current information from the NHS, WHO, NAS etc. is misleading but I imagine the audience would have understood Ms Donovan was simply expressing the view that nurses need to have the latest information to allow them to respond to questions or queries from the public.
10. All the leading medical bodies take the view vaccinations are an essential public health intervention to prevent serious disease and death. The benefits to human health are considered to outweigh by far any potential risks. I therefore do not believe it is inaccurate or misleading to suggest those who try to push the public away from vaccination are responsible for creating "a public health scare".
11. Professor Lynch was expressing a professional view rather than an incontrovertible fact and the audience can be expected to judge his comment accordingly.
12. As in Point 11, Professor Lynch was expressing a personal view.
In conclusion, I do not believe there are grounds for me to uphold your complaint. I should explain there is no provision for further appeal against this decision within the BBC's complaints process but I would be happy to consider any comments you may wish to make about my finding. I would be grateful if you could let me have any such comments by 26 November.
Alternatively, if you do wish to take your complaint further, you can ask the broadcasting regulator, Ofcom, to consider your complaint. You can find details of how to contact Ofcom and the procedures it will apply at the following website: https://www.ofcom.org.uk/tv-radio-and-on-demand/how-to-report-a-complaint. You can also write to Ofcom at Riverside House, 2a Southwark Bridge Road, London SE1 9HA, or telephone either 0300 123 3333 or 020 7981 3040.
Yours sincerely
Colin Tregear
Complaints Director


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Morning to you.
There was an interesting story in the Evening Standard yesterday suggesting that Andrei Arshavin was considering retirement at the end of the season. This morning a Russian paper suggests that it's not true, but the saddest part of it is that it doesn't seem that far fetched.
A player that came to us in a blaze of £13m glory, at the end of a ludicrously protracted deadline day (and the day after saga), has started just twice this season and made only 11 appearances since the start of the season. His last game was 15 minutes against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge back in January when the other options on the bench in a game we were chasing were Frimpong, three defenders and a goalkeeper. He hasn't kicked a ball for us since.
Sometimes he crops up in the training photos, usually having a laugh with his hat on sideways or something, and it's impossible to escape the conclusion that his heart just isn't in it. He had the chance to go to Reading on loan or permanently this January, but refused that option knowing his chances of playing for Arsenal were slim. To say it's gone stale would be a huge understatement.
There are those that accuse Arsene Wenger of ruining his career, but while there are certainly valid criticisms you can level towards the manager, this is not one of them. The only time I can really remember him being played out of position was when he was asked to play centre-forward for a short time. We had some of an injury crisis back then. The Dutch Skunk was having one of his typical periodical absences, while both Bendtner and Eduardo were injured.
Arshavin was asked to play a role not 100% suited to his game, but then many players are asked to do that week in, week out (ask Aaron Ramsey for example, or even Mikel Arteta who has blossomed in an unfamiliar role). He wasn't a target man, certainly not the ideal candidate for the lone striker role in the formation we use, but he was hardly being asked to play centre-half or full-back. He was a forward being deployed in a forward position.
As he was for the rest of his Arsenal career. Being played as part of a forward three in a team which focuses on the attacking side of the game is not the ruination of any player's career. It's where Ronaldo plays for Madrid or, indeed, Messi for Barcelona. To my mind he had the talent to achieve a lot more, where he failed is with application.
I remember watching him closely in a game (possibly against Middlesbrough) a couple of months after he signed. He was intelligent, communicative (especially as it was a young Kieran Gibbs behind him at left back that day – Arshavin talked and pointed and guided him through the game), his movement was excellent and after what we'd seen from him at Anfield and the boost he gave our season after his signing, there was no doubt in my mind we'd signed a really talented footballer.
But talent only gets you so far. How many times have we seen a player blessed with natural ability and skill fail to make the grade? Someone like Jay Emmanuel-Thomas, for example, of whom Arsene Wenger waxed lyrical about his football ability, but who is now playing for Ipswich because he thought his skill was all that mattered. Compare to someone like Ray Parlour who knew that he was never the most technically gifted player (especially when Arsenal signed the likes of Bergkamp, Overmars, Pires, Henry and Vieira), but became important to the team because of his hard work which helped those around him to flourish.
As time went by Arshavin's skill and ability on the ball wasn't enough. There were issues with his fitness, his weight (still the only Premier League footballer I've seen at Arsenal with love handles – and before you say Andre Santos … ahem), and the writing was on the wall when, last February, with Arsenal involved in an almighty scrap with Sp*rs for the top four, Arsene Wenger decided we could do it without the Russian and packed him off to Zenit on loan.
At the time I was a bit flummoxed by that, but the manager was proved right in the end. We did it without him. Even a successful spell back at his old club wasn't enough for anyone to take a chance on him last summer. Arsenal tried to move him on, nobody was interested in taking a player whose reputation as one of the most exciting players in the world was left a long way behind.
Ultimately it all comes down to him and his attitude. Has he grown comfortable in London on big wages? Has he lost some, if not all, of his desire for the game? Was he willing to work hard to get back into the team? All of that is speculative (not unreasonably either) unless you can can get into the mind of the player himself, but to me there's no doubt whatsoever that over the last couple of years Arsenal could have done with a player of his talent and ability.
It might have been too long ago, but he was one of the only players who had the ability to change a game, to produce a bit of skill or a finish that set the opposition reeling (there was a goal away at Liverpool which illustrates that perfectly). And there has to be a very good reason why Arsene Wenger, who loves players with the kind of ability Arshavin has, simply stopped using him. The answer is not where Arshavin was played, or the risible excuses some make for him that suggest he shouldn't have to track back or work hard (every player has a job to do offensively and defensively, nobody's that special); the buck stops with the player.
Before anyone accuses me of some kind of character assassination, this is anything but. I'll admit I like him. I don't bear him any ill-will, I don't think he's an insufferable arsehole like so many footballers, but I do have regrets about the way his time at Arsenal has played out. I think it's a real shame that someone as gifted as he is allowed himself to slip into such decline.
The man who excited and thrilled, the man who announced himself in English football by scoring four at Anfield, the guy who said 'I am Goonar', is now a man who can't get a game. A man who refused to go elsewhere to play football, content to sit at Arsenal and see out his contract. We've moved on, we've had to, but unless Arshavin does likewise he might as well call it a day.
But in the end it's Arsenal for whom our concern should be. We paid a big transfer fee and big wages, and we got nothing close to value for money.
How sad.


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United Nations Immersion Programme - August Edition - Basic Package
The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) was established in 1963 as an autonomous body within the United Nations with the purpose of enhancing the effectiveness of the work of the UN and its member states.
UNITAR designs and conducts close to 500 different training and knowledge sharing events per year for some 50,000 beneficiaries worldwide. Participants include diplomats, other government officials, non-governmental representatives, and other stakeholders.
At the heart of UNITAR, the Multilateral Diplomacy Programme Unit (MDPU) delivers training workshops to address the needs of these international actors. MDPU's activities cover a wide range of domains, including training on the UN system and skills development.
As part of the training activities implemented during the summer months, UNITAR designed a 5-day field visit to Geneva, offering participants a full immersion into the United Nations' multilateral working environment.
In line with UNITAR's mandate, its main purpose is to enhance participants' knowledge and skills in the area of international affairs and diplomacy. This will empower them to work more effectively and efficiently in any multilateral setting.
UNITAR further intends to strengthen the participants' conviction of the principles enshrined in the UN Charter, especially multilateralism. It lastly aspires to give its participants the opportunity to gain valuable insights into possible future career steps.
Hosting 35 international organizations and more than 250 NGOs, the city of Geneva offers itself for a whole series of potentially formative experiences. UNITAR hosts the activity in the headquarters of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and provides a nuanced balance between the following different components:
Expert Lectures:
UNITAR's professional network across Geneva allows it to organize a series of 1-2-hour expert lectures, in which participants can directly learn from UN personal or other high-level officials. Previous programmes have included lectures from the following organizations:
- United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG)
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Training Workshops:
As its core activity and raison d'être, UNITAR provides several face-to-face workshops to the participants. Delivered by experts such as retired ambassadors, previous programmes have included the following workshops:
- Negotiation Skills
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Guided Tours:
Geneva is rich in historic buildings important to international affairs. Thanks to its access across the city, UNITAR can provide a series of private guided tours. Previous programmes have included tours through the following facilities:
- The United Nations' Palace of Nations (3-hours extensive private guided tour)
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- The Maison de la Paix, housing the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies (IHEID)
Career Development Sessions:
UNITAR also provides several 1-2 hour sessions on how to advance your professional career and find a solid footing in the world of international organizations. These sessions can include the following components:
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Outdoor Activities:
UNITAR also provides several opportunities to engage in educational and interactive outdoor activities. Previous field visits to Geneva have included the following components:
- Discovery tour of UN agency buildings through the diplomatic district of Geneva
- 3-hour Dinner Cruise on Lake Geneva
- Guided tour through Geneva´s old city
Given the complexity of Geneva's multilateral environment, UNITAR will cover a series of different thematic areas during the course of the Programme. These will include the peace and security, human rights and humanitarian affairs, global health and well-being, trade and technology as well as environment and sustainable development.
The Immersion Programme is designed to be highly interactive and participatory. Activities will include a high level of direct exposure to policy practitioners and diplomatic settings, thereby allowing participants to gain a thorough knowledge and understanding of the United Nations.
All of the activities will take place in the English language. Should there be any component not be available in English, UNITAR will ensure the participants will be provided with simultaneous interpretation.
UNITAR welcomes a variety of professional backgrounds as well as different degrees of experience among its participants. The Immersion Programme is therefore open to all actors related to international affairs wishing to build up knowledge and skills related to the United Nations or International Geneva.
Participants can include public sector officials, private sector professionals and representatives from NGOs, think tanks or academia. Junior professionals and graduate students are equally welcome to apply.
In order to ensure the highest quality standards, registration will be closed after 20 participants. Allocation of slots will be on a first-come, first-served basis. At the end of the Immersion Programme, each participant will be awarded a UNITAR certificate of completion.
In light of the recent COVID-19 pandemic, UNITAR will assure the programme will entirely conform with up-to-date health safety standards, including social distancing, hygiene measures and contact tracing. The programme's agenda may be subject to modifications in line with the most recent developments in this regard. Kindly find the most recent travel advice from the Swiss authorities under the following link.
Participants are responsible for complying with Swiss immigration and travel policies to enter the country. In addition, participants must have a health insurance plan that is valid in Switzerland and comply with Swiss health rules and recommendations during their stay in the country. Participants will also be responsible for their visa, accommodation, transportation and meals. UNITAR will only be responsible for the design and implementation of the activity.
In case that due to any COVID-19-related travel restrictions, participants registered for the field visit to Geneva are unable to travel to Switzerland this summer, it is possible for them to attend the United Nations Online Immersion Programme free of charge. In addition, their slot for the field visit to Geneva will be automatically transferred to the next edition in winter 2021, with no additional costs charged. For more information, kindly contact the UNITAR event focal point.
UNITAR will be responsible for the overall design, coordination and implementation of the Immersion Programme. It will liaise with participants on a regular basis prior to the activity's implementation in order to ensure a smooth and flawless organization for everyone involved.
The participants are responsible to purchase their own travel tickets to and from Geneva as well as to apply for visa to Switzerland. UNITAR gladly supports this process with the help of an official visa invitation letter. Participants further need to take care of their own accommodation and daily meals.
UNITAR will sponsor a welcome dinner to the participants, welcome package including relevant training materials, entry tickets to sights and museums as well as the transportation cost during the activity. Please note that as of now, no scholarships are available to facilitate participation.


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CRN Exclusive: 20 Tough Big Data Questions For Pivotal's Paul Maritz
Steven Burke
Maritz In The Spotlight
Paul Maritz, the CEO of Pivotal, the ambitious new big data venture from EMC and VMware, spoke with CRN Editor News Steven Burke about the company's plans to build an "open, data-centric, cloud-independent platform" for building big data applications and services. Here are 20 tough questions that Maritz tackled as the new EMC-VMware venture moves aggressively to snuff out Amazon Web Services' market momentum.
Also, check out the entire CRN exclusive interview with Maritz.


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The UK government announced this…
Recent breakthroughs in nuclear fusion…
General Motors has decided to offer potential buyers of the Chevrolet Volt as much as $5,000 to incentivise them into making a purchase. Demand for electric vehicles is low, and falling lower, and manufacturers such as GM and Nissan are desperate to try anything to try and increase sales.
GM has already reduced the price of the Volt so some doubt that performing the same trick again will help to boost sales, although Nissan experienced some success when it cut the price of the Leaf battery electric vehicle earlier in the year. And there's never been a better time as electric vehicle registrations continue to break records.
When first released onto the market nearly three years ago, expectations were high for the Volt and Leaf, but they have consistently failed to meet their sales targets, in fact only a few battery electric vehicles have actually come close to achieving their targets, the Tesla Model S being the obvious example.
Related article: Mercedes SLS Electric Drive Laps Nürburgring in Under 8 Minutes
Normally, after a couple of years of underperforming sales a manufacturer would pull its car from the market, however EV manufacturers are under pressure to keep struggling along, partly due to regulations in California (the largest car market in the US) that require all major manufacturers to offer a minimum number of Zero-Emission Vehicles.
NBC News explains that with this latest incentive offer form GM, you could pick up a Chevy Volt for as little as $28,495. Base price for the car s $39,995, but GM offers $5,000 off any 2013 model, and $4,000 off any 2013 model. Customers can also receive an extra $1,000 if they are currently leasing a non-GM car; they also qualify for a $7,500 tax credit from the government, and another $1,500 credit from the state.
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In a preview of her new show, "Sarah Palin's Alaska," the former governor of the country's largest state sits atop a rock formation, a postcard-perfect backdrop behind her – and does an imitation of Tina Fey imitating her.
"On a really clear day, you can see Russia from here – almost," Palin declares.
The show debuts on TLC Sunday at 9 p.m. – the same time Fey will be seen on PBS getting the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
"I would be a liar and an idiot if I didn't thank Sarah Palin for helping get me here tonight," Fey said Tuesday as she received the award, according to the Los Angeles Times. "My partial resemblance and her crazy voice are the two luckiest things that have ever happened to me."
The counter programming of Palin and Fey's shows is either dumb luck or someone's idea of an in-joke. But we'll take the juxtaposition as a sign that the presidential wannabe and the "30 Rock" star's careers will continue to be intertwined – particularly at a time when a strange meld of politics, news and humor (intentional and otherwise) is seemingly becoming a new branch of entertainment.
Both of the Sunday night offerings are trailed by more than a tad (or, in one case, a Todd) of controversy.
As we've noted before, we're Fey fans. But giving her America's top humor prize at 40, at this relatively early point in her career, seems as premature as the legendary reports of Twain's death back in the day.
There is a long line of folks ahead of her: Mel Brooks, Dick Gregory, Carol Burnett and Phyllis Diller, to name a few. Fey, to her credit, recognizes this ("I assume Betty White was disqualified for steroid use," she quipped after learning she had been selected for the honor).
Palin, not surprisingly, played a big part at Fey's award ceremony in Washington, if only in absentia. The comedian at one point went rogue – or at least overtly political – and was initially met by nervous laughter, The Washington Post reported.
Palin's "Mama Grizzly" movement is good for all women – "unless you don't want to pay for your own rape kit . . . unless you're a lesbian who wants to get married to your partner of 20 years . . . [or] unless you believe in evolution," The Post quoted Fey as saying.
Fey's honor threatens to be overshadowed by the possible impression that she's being rewarded for somehow tipping the balance in the 2008 election by returning to "Saturday Night Live" to mock Palin. If that sounds silly, the citation when "SNL" won the 2009 Peabody Award declared that the recurring bit "may have swayed the race itself."
We can't judge Fey's intent, the intent of those who tapped her for the Twain honors or any power she might or might not hold over the electorate. But we will note that her award comes amid the ongoing debate over whether Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert's pre-midterm election "Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear" crossed the line from satire to political activism.
Palin, meanwhile, is zigzagging across all kinds of lines – using boats, sled dogs and skis, among modes of transportation. She's a paid commentator for Fox News, and now has a TV show that seems as much an advertisement for the state she served three years as governor as for her all-but declared 2012 presidential candidacy.
Former Bush Administration adviser Karl Rove recently dismissed Palin as a Reality TV star and suggested she's unworthy of the Oval Office. Palin responded by calling the show a documentary series – and noted that, hey, Ronald Reagan was an actor.
Judging from previews, "Sarah Palin's Alaska," looks a lot like a reality show. We see the former GOP vice presidential candidate and her family boating, skiing, fishing and even confronting grizzlies (unclear if any mamas were among them). There are cutaways to Palin talking about the action after the fact, as if it were an episode of "Jersey Shore."
We also see her clash with her teenage daughter, Willow. If the idea is to show the Palins as typical, the former governor doesn't mind reinforcing the image by telling us they're just "normal, average everyday Americans."
Which, whatever you think of Palin, is a load of the kind of distorted, non-reality reality these shows tend to propagate.
So before Palin declares her political intentions, she's engaged in a rematch of sorts against Fey, at least in the battle for ratings. Are we grateful for our DVR? You betcha!
Hester is founding director of the award-winning, multi-media NYCity News Service at the City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism. He is the former City Editor of the New York Daily News, where he started as a reporter in 1992. Follow him on Twitter.


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The Islanders used a dominant third period to erase a 3-1 deficit and force overtime.
Brock Nelson made it a one-goal game at 8:16, and Okposo tied it with 2:58 left in regulation on a lunging push with his stick after the puck struck his skate. The goal was confirmed by video replay.
Frans Nielsen and John Tavares also scored in the four-round shootout against Ray Emery, who made 40 saves through overtime.
Anders Nilsson turned aside Vincent Lecavalier and Sean Couturier in the tiebreaker to help the Islanders avoid a four-game, season-series sweep versus the Flyers.
Tavares also scored a power-play goal in regulation for the Islanders.
Philadelphia is 15-2-3 against New York since the start of the 2010-11 season.
Matt Read did most of the offensive damage for the Flyers, netting two of Philadelphia's three goals in the second period, and joining Claude Giroux with goals in the shootout.
New York outshot Philadelphia 34-15 after the first period, including 17-3 in the third.
Read gave the Flyers a 1-0 lead with a short-handed goal and then stretched Philadelphia's advantage to 3-1 late in the second. Wayne Simmonds scored in between for the Flyers, who defeated New York with a come-from-behind 6-4 victory at home on Saturday.
Read, who had an empty-netter in that win, has scored six of his 13 goals this season versus the Islanders. He has two two-goal games this season against New York and has 10 goals in 14 career games with the Islanders.
Nilsson made 26 saves through overtime as he subbed for Kevin Poulin, who gave up five goals on 31 shots two days earlier at Philadelphia. Nilsson improved to 1-2-2 in his sixth outing of the season and 10th his NHL career.
Emery was sharp until late. He beat the Islanders in relief of Steve Mason on Saturday, stopping all five shots he faced in 26 minutes.
Read got the scoring going 1:26 into the second while teammate Nicklas Grossmann served a hooking penalty. Read raced with his puck all the way from his zone, moved around defenseman Andrew MacDonald in front and scored with a backhander.
Tavares got the Islanders even at 9:26 when he jammed in a return pass from Okposo at the right post for his team-leading 23rd goal.
Simmonds put the Flyers back in front, scoring off his own rebound at 11:30, and Read made it 3-1 with 1:44 left in the second. Philadelphia scored three times on just nine second-period shots.
Nelson got the Islanders to 3-2 when he scored shortly after an Islanders power play.
NOTES: The Islanders, who returned from a 4-2 trip, are 18-5-2 when they score at least three goals this season. ... Read played in his fourth game after missing six because of concussion symptoms. ... Poulin has won five of seven since taking over as New York's No. 1 goalie after Evgeni Nabokov was injured on Jan. 6 - the Islanders' previous home game. ... New York D Travis Hamonic missed his fourth straight game since sustaining an upper-body injury on Jan. 12 at Dallas.


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The HMS Tribble was on fire. Every single room from the engine room to my recently purchased drone control room was being consumed one tiny square at a time. The valiant Captain Jack Jack was frantically attempting to regain control of the helm, while the other two surviving crew members — the brave Weapons Officer Beth Buttons and the ingenious Engineering Officer Jerry Trifle — were working together to get weapons back online. A hull breach appeared, then another, then another. Red was flashing everywhere, and now the oxygen was running out.
The enemy ship, a Rebel fighter, was almost forgotten, but not for long. The sound of a teleporter rang through the corridors of the Tribble — boarders had arrived. An insane move from my foe, the invaders would die with my crew when the ship inevitably explodes, I thought. They ran straight for the weapon control room, where Officers Buttons and Trifle were already close to death. Blasters fired, and I was down two more crewmen.
Only Captain Jack Jack was still alive. He had actually managed to put out the fire in helm control, but he could do no more. He stood down and waited to face death from the hands of the boarding party, but the cowards would not comply. They teleported out and then sent in a mine, my worst nightmare. The explosion rocked the ship, and then she was no more, the hull being utterly ripped apart. Those were the final moments of the HMS Tribble, fifteen minutes into starting my first game of FTL: Faster Than Light. I've never had so much fun failing.
FTL: Faster Than Light (Mac, PC [reviewed])
Developer: Subset Games
Publisher: Subset Games
Release: September 14, 2012
FTL is a roguelike, ship management, space strategy game, but more importantly it's a game that offers up an infinite number of short, intense, and compelling stories that rarely go on for more than an hour or two. The Federation, the good guys, are on their last legs and their existence is about to be snuffed out by the evil Rebels. You command a small ship with important information, and must make it across eight dangerous sectors of space to warn the Federation of the impending attack. The story just sets the scene; spinning a real yarn out of it is down to the player and the countless random encounters scattered throughout the galaxy.
Initially, there is only one ship, manned by three humans, which you can select for your spacey adventure. You start with a couple of nice weapons, but bugger all else, though before long you'll be packing some serious firepower. The ship and initial crew are already named, but they can be customized, hence the HMS Tribble and good old Jerry Trifle — whose name, I should add, is an awesome pun that nobody appreciates. When the ship and crew you name get blown to smithereens, it hits all the harder, and their names are certainly easier to remember for the purposes of screaming them at the sky as it pours with rain.
It's possible to browse the list of ships you can eventually unlock and the game helpfully hints at how you may acquire these mysterious vessels; It's like getting a quest before the game even begins. There's also an option to select an alternative room layout, though such an addition requires players to unlock two of three listed achievements.
FTL may be challenging and even unfair, at times, but Subset Games have made an effort to provide plenty of information for players and make sure that the important basics are all covered. Every item and system is clearly and concisely explained, there's a straightforward but helpful tutorial, and the aforementioned achievements and unlockables give players goals to focus on right from the get go. Trust me, if you think the initial goal is getting to the end, you're kidding yourself. Or maybe I'm just awful (I am), but damn is this a tough bastard of a game.
Each sector of space is filled with beacons which can be explored, and at first there are no clues as to what's out there, though getting sector data from other ships can provide a little more information. It could be an enemy ship, or a sun throwing a solar flare temper tantrum, or maybe both. There are mercenaries who could be friend or foe, space stations that need help, traveling merchants, commercial planets, ships in distress, and devious traps laid by the foul Rebels.
After a few games, it's hard not to notice that, while there are a lot of random events, they do repeat frequently, often within the same game. Thankfully, the races of the crew, the specific systems onboard the ship, and the text options chosen during the event can alter the encounter quite a bit, and rewards are randomized too. So having a varied crew and adding new components to the ships is a must. Rockmen are tough and immune to disease, Slugs are telepathic, the Engi are amazing engineers and synthetic; each race has skills and attributes which not only lend themselves well to specific roles on the ship, but to the text adventures as well.
That spartan nature of exposition in the game encourages players to craft their own narrative, which is wonderful, but the galaxy itself is a slightly dull place and that does hamper proceedings somewhat. The races and the setting are not fleshed out at all, and the absence of context leaves quite a large hole. The small, yet fun text adventures which crop up from time to time could similarly have benefited from a bit more meat and actual characters, as there's not much there to drive exploration — which is already risky considering the massive enemy fleet hounding you and swallowing up the galaxy behind you — besides getting more scrap (FTL's currency), weapons, and the occasional new ship system.
While there are lots of opportunities to avoid combat, it is the nail-biting, everything-to-lose, life-or-death battles which really make FTL something special. Death is waiting around every corner, and as with any roguelike, death is permanent. With the Kestral, the starting ship, things begin quite slowly and simply. There are only two weapons to worry about, and no additional systems like teleporters or drone control, so it's is rather easy to get the hang of things. The laser cannon shoots out three shots in one go, usually taking out shields quickly, or a missile can be launched, penetrating shields, often taking out systems in one shot. As enemies become more powerful and complex, new weapons, upgrades and augments are necessary to avoid a nasty case of getting set on fire or facing the bleak emptiness of space without a spacesuit, and inevitably the simple tactics from the start are shoved out the airlock.
The Engi ship, on the other hand, starts with drones, ion cannons, and no missiles whatsoever. Fighting in that vessel demands more attention to enemy shields, and a focus on shutting down systems instead of doing direct damage. Early on, it's quite empowering. The Engi ship was the first one I unlocked, and it made the first few sectors an absolute breeze compared to my experiences in the Kestral. I'd even started working on a maniacal laugh, as I shut down my foes' weapons and watched as my trusty little drone peppered it with deadly laser blasts. Of course, that didn't stop me from being destroyed before I reached the end in that particular game.
The plethora of choices kept FTL fresh long after I expected it to get a bit stale. Encounters may be continually recycled and repeated, but how I dealt with them changed on a game-by-game basis. Early on, I had learned to fear even the slightest bit of hull damage. While shields can be repaired and regenerated easily, repairing the hull requires a pit stop at the, to be fair, quite common "stores." Yet, the ever present threat of total annihilation made me only feel remotely safe when I had 100% hull integrity. So, in most games, I like to upgrade my shields pretty quickly, so that at least laser and beam attacks become less of a concern. This strategy went completely tits up when I got myself a ship which had absolutely no shields whatsoever. I had to learn how to play all over again, focusing on the ship's cloaking device rather than shields. I approached battles more timidly, and I made certain I knew if there were ships in the beacons I was heading to — it was horrible, stressful, and bloody exciting.
A quick game of FTL offers up a bounty of stories and anecdotes despite the absence of a plot or real characters. It compels players to annoy their friends and co-workers with tales of narrow escapes from Mantis slavers, terrifying encounters with the Rebel armada, and that one time you lost half of your crew to a spider infestation. Death and failure are not obstacles or punishments, they just mark the end of a particular story which had plenty of ups and downs, victories and cock ups, then you dust yourself off again and start a new adventure; one that might end in that illusive final victory.
The no-nonsense pixel art and the delightfully sci-fi soundtrack are great, the latter more so than the former, but they soon made way for the theme tunes and memories of so many space-faring TV shows and films. I couldn't help but imagine myself as Kirk, or Picard, and most certainly Mal Reynolds, and on occasion I confess that I did listen to a playlist of suitable music taken from Star Trek, Star Wars, Battlestar Galactica and quite a few others. How could I not?
More than any other game I've played, more than the incredibly complex X series, more than the fanboy-titillating Star Trek: Bridge Commander, FTL made me feel like I was in command of a starship. Or, rather, a series of constantly exploding starships. If that's something you'd be into, and I certainly don't want to know you if it isn't, then do yourself a favor and grab FTL.


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Classy Lady
One of less than 50 remaining Boeing B-17 WWII-era bombers, Yankee Lady sits on the ramp at Flying Cloud airport in Eden Prairie, Minnesota preparing for the upcoming airshow.
New Tech
The cockpit of the Boeing B-17 Yankee Lady, a WWII-era bomber. See if you can spot the more recent update to its instrument panel
The view from the nose gunner's seat in the Yankee Lady, a WWII-era B-17 bomber.
View from the Wings of History
The view from the Boeing B-17 Yankee Lady.
The Boeing B-17 Yankee Lady shows off its .50 caliber weaponry, including the ball turret at center.
A view of two powerful .50 caliber guns from the dorsal turret of the B-17 WWII-era bomber, Yankee Lady.
The B-17, Yankee Lady, shows off the serious .50 caliber power of its ball turret.
The Boeing B-17, Yankee Lady, shows off half of her 104 foot wingspan,
Concentrated Power
A group of WWII-era T-6 Texans prepares to delight the crowds at AirExpo 2014 in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
View from Above
A view of the AirExpo 2014 show grounds as seen from a T-6 Texan. The B-17, Yankee Lady can be seen on the taxiway.
Form Up
Two T-6 Texans form up with my aircraft over the skies of Minnesota.
Radial Power
The WWII-era T-6 Texan combat trainer is pulled along with the power of its large radial engine over the skies of Minnesota.
Vintage Trainer
A WWII-era T-6 Texan combat trainer, flies high over the plains of Minnesota.
Off to the Races
A flight of T-6 Texans cruises over the Canterbury Park horse track in Shakopee, Minnesota
Majestic Memories
A pair of T-6 Texan combat trainers fly side by side over the skies of Minnesota.
The Pilot Maker
The T-6 Texan played an important role as a combat trainer for WWII pilots. Seen here in its second life giving rides to airshow attendees at Air Expo 2014 in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
Warrior Maker
A WWII-era T-6 Texan combat trainer performs a beautiful formation turn over the skies of Minnesota.
Canon vs. iPhone
A passenger on a WWII-era T-6 Texan photographs me with his iPhone while flying in tight formation with three other T-6 aircraft.
Urban Aviating
A flight of T-6 Texans flies over Burnsville Shopping Center in Burnsville, Minnesota.
A group of seven WWII-era T-6 combat trainers make a low pass in front of the crowd at AirExpo 2014 in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
Ensign Eliminator
A WWII-era Chance Vought FG-1D Corsair screams out of Flying Cloud airport to the delight of AirExpo 2014 fans. It was known as the Ensign Eliminator due to the increased difficulty to fly it over other aircraft of the era.
A Eurocopter EC-120B prepares to take a group of lucky fliers up for a ride at AirExpo 2014.
Turboshaft Powered
A Eurocopter EC-120B spins up its turboshaft engine as it takes to the sikes at AirExpo 2014.
Czech Beauty
The Czechoslovakian-built Aero L-39 Albatros prepares to show off for AirExpo 2014 crowds at Flying Cloud airport in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
Dueling Photographers
He wins as I'm on the wrong side of this aircraft!
Jet Powered
The powerful jet engine of the Aero L-30 Albatros thrusts it into the skies at Flying Cloud airport.
History in Motion
An aircraft right out of the history books passes right in front of my eyes at AirExpo 2014. Seen here is one of only 13 airworthy B-17 airframes left in existence, the Yankee Lady.
Pink Lady
A lucky rider adds a bit of updated tech to the WWII-era Boeing B-17 "Yankee Lady" with her pink iPhone.
A Corsair FG1D shows off its unique bent wing design.
The General Motors variant of the Grumman TBF Avenger, designated the TBM, looks on as a much more modern aircraft departs Flying Cloud airport in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
Old and New
Mixing old and new, one of only 13 airworthy WWII-era Boeing B-17 Flying Fortresses worldwide, the Yankee Lady takes to the skies at AirExpo 2014 in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
Tail Gunner
The view no Messerschmitt pilot ever wanted to see of a B-17, staring straight down the barrels of its twin .50 caliber tail guns.


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At the end of 2017, nearly 7 percent (228 thousand) of all minor children were living in a family claiming income support, down by nearly 3 thousand on 2016. It was the first drop in the number of children from such families since 2009.Read publication
The Annual Report Youth Monitor 2018 Summary presents an outline of the life situation of Dutch youth at both national and local level. At local level, a description of youth in the Caribbean Netherlands is included. The report focuses on all ages, from very young children to older youth.Read publication
Slightly over half of Dutch young people between the ages of 15 and 24 occasionally do volunteer work. More than half are also active in associations.Read publication
In 2017, more than half of all children aged 4 to 11 complied with the standards for physical activity as set by the Health Council of the Netherlands. Almost two-thirds were taking part in sports at least once per week.Read publication
In 2017, 29 percent of 18 to 24-year-olds were addicted to social media in their own view, up from 19 percent in 2015. The share of 25-year-olds who consider themselves addicted is relatively lower.Read publication
A very large majority of Dutch 18 to 24-year-olds are satisfied with their lives in general and with their social lives in particular: around 85 percent in 2016. Young adults who are currently enrolled in or who have completed higher education are often more positive than their lower educated peers.Read publication
In 2016, 1,492 teenage girls gave birth to a child in the Netherlands. This number was again slightly lower than one year previously. The share of Dutch teenage mothers per one thousand 15 to 19-year-old girls was the lowest of all EU countries.Read publication
The Annual Report of the National Youth Monitor provides insights into the situation of the nearly 5 million young people in the Netherlands. The report also includes information about young people in the Caribbean Netherlands. The lives of young people are described using various indicators and themes. Topics addressed here include family situation, children in families on income support, education, labour market, alcohol consumption, crime and crime victim rates, youth care and overall satisfaction with life.Read publication
Between 2010 and 2014, over 14 percent of young Dutch between the ages of 12 and 20 were smoking. This percentage is particularly high in the north of the Netherlands. The share of young people smoking is highest in the province of Drenthe (19 percent), followed by the province of Groningen and the northern Netherlands region, each with 18 percent. The lowest share of smokers aged 12 to 20 is found in the middle region of the country. The municipal health care regions of Amsterdam, Utrecht and the Gooi- en Vecht area report a percentage share of 11 percent young smokers.Read publication
The number of young people under 18 has declined by 170 thousand since 2005. The Netherlands had 3.4 million minors at the start of 2015, amounting to 20 percent of the total population. The number of minors is expected to continue falling over the next few years by 90 thousand until 2023. The decline will occur in almost every region, in particular Achterhoek and Zeeuws-Vlaanderen. On the other hand, the Randstad urban conglomeration still sees an increase in the number of young people.Read publication