For two days, September 20-22 in New York, the United Nations hosted leaders from around the world for a summit on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), whose targets—to be achieved by 2015. This high level, security packed event is the highlight of the UN General Assembly (for me). I have previously written about the MDG's and I am highly involved with the International Youth Council that promotes youth activism around this area. Ireland's work toward the MDG's is considerable.
As an Irish youth, it interested me that Ireland launched a Hunger Task Force. I know that Irish Aid is a key player in the international field when it comes to achieving the MDGs. It is also great to hear that the United States is launching a "Feed the Future and the Global Health Initiative". I hope that both fulfill their purpose. Food security is becoming an increasing worry in public policy and IR. It is vital that reducing hunger and malnutrition are made a priority. Listening to this event unfold. I was proud to be Irish. You can read comments by Irelan'd Minister of State during this years summit
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