Calls upon all States, all UN bodies, the specialized agencies, the regional commissions and the intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations concerned, in particular youth organizations, to make every possible effort towards the implementation of the Programme of Action and to exchange knowledge and expertise on youth-related issues; also calls upon all parties concerned to consider the appropriate ways and means to provide follow-up to the Lisbon Declaration on Youth Policies and Programmes adopted at the World Conference on Ministers Responsible for Youth; expresses deep concern over the fact that approximately half of new HIV infections are in youth aged 15 to 24 years old; calls upon Member States, all UN bodies and non-governmental organizations to continue to implement fully the guidelines adopted by General Assembly resolutions 40/14, 32/135 and 36/17 on youth activities; invites all Governments and intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations to contribute to the UN Youth Fund; requests the Secretary-General to report to the General Assembly at its 58th session on the implementation of the present resolution.

Adopted without vote, 88th plenary meeting

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