United Nations Citizen Ambassadors

If you had the opportunity to speak to the world leaders, what would you say?

Don't give up. Do your job. We have the framework in place to make a positive difference - all we need is the will to act.

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[itsMinuteMaid]

This is OUTRAGEOUS! All this lame did was say that the U.N. should do their job. THAT'S IT!

That's not a solution, THAT'S OBVIOUS!

I am so fuckin mad

[ukiyoboy]

Thanks for your comment. You actually are right about this, my main complaint about world leaders is a lack of will to take action. It is obvious, so why is nothing happening?

We have the supranational framework - if only world leaders would utilize it to make a difference.

[itsMinuteMaid]

Are you fuckin joking?! I'm not agreeing with you, can you understand English?!

YOU DID NOT SOLVE ANYTHING!

Now i'm even more mad you won, you can't even comprehend simple sentences, and you are getting to meet with world leaders.

This is seriously a joke.

[ukiyoboy]

I was actually trying to demonstrate that your criticism is not unwarranted - and in doing so, was hoping you might see how my message (as simple as it may be) is a call to bring actual efforts to materialize the fluffy words, and give real meaning to the typical depressing pictures we are constantly berated with by the media.

There is no single solution. All of our ideas together are lovely, but with no will to actually act on them - what use are they?

[ukiyoboy]

Come on, people. Why attack all of these videos?

First of all, 60 years instead of 64 because I did not feel the statement was time-sensitive, so for the sake of a clean "look" I just rounded. Apologies to those offended.

Frankly, there seems little reason for criticism. These are all amateur videos, made by regular people. Even the greatest philosophical minds cant wrap their heads around international politics. How do you expect these 3 minute videos to represent an entire global conscience?

[ukiyoboy]

I see no need for further personal attacks. There was no intention for offensiveness, this is for the benefit of promoting action for all of us. Please do not think it otherwise. Its not a beauty pageant, it is expressing hope.

[missintelligent]

I like your ideas. I am actually writing a paper about exactly what you said regarding the United Nations. I think it is capable of achieving a lot and helping the world but the power structure is just supporting the interests of member nations. Hopefully that changes soon and we can start working on the real issues in the world.

--- "I still believe in the UN"

[vrowley18]

Out of interest, what software did you use to create this video?

[magaghafoor007]

well said!

[brenoac]

kirsty, did you already joined the group we made for the ambassadors? you might have the invitation on your mailbox...

[brenoac]

Probably it was one of the people who did´t get the so dreamed free trip to NYC. But it´s fine, my friends ambassadors and I got to meet Mr. Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon. The person we actually care for the opinion. I certainly do not care for commentaries about religion. NOT WHATSOEVER. Once they learn what respect means, they will have a more pleasant life. oh, we did a youtube group just for our work. look at my page. there are some footage of us in NY.

[ptrags]

You're right. They should have asked these amateur artists to SOLVE problems, not make inspirational videos about them. I mean, what can individuals across the globe do except draft meaningful long-term plans for improving global life? Certainly not make a five minute video trying to get more youth involvement. That would be SHAMEFUL.

All sarcasm aside, I agree with the religion comment. But please don't piss on someone else's achievement. Even on YouTube, that's a little shallow.

[ptrags]

The fact that someone put a thumbs down on this comment, a mere congratulations, is so embarrassing. Someone needs etiquette lessons.

[LaMaricharms]

Congratulations!! very nice video!! see you soon!! :)

[MsRaven777]

Great video!

Unfortunatley negative comments try to find their way into actions that are taken for the betterment. What will the leaders do with the information? Have some faith.477 responded. They tell one person, and it dominos with or without the UN -the message is out. Please stop the angered, negative comments. These are general -what do you expect in a few minutes. At the UN talk detail- Negative person- Don't judge and criticize. These are positive actions. Its a start.

[snowflakemtn]

Thanks for your video...it made me cry....I think because it is something that we all hope for..... :)