This infographic is part of a series produced by ECLAC to assess the degree of compliance with the Millenium Development Goals (MDG) in Latin America and the Caribbean.
"On this International Day, we are focusing attention on the health and well-being of the world’s indigenous peoples", says Ban Ki-moon, UN Secretary-General.
The memorandum of understanding was signed by Alicia Bárcena, the Commission’s Executive Secretary, and César Núñez, Regional Director of UNAIDS for Latin America.
"A new publication from the United Nations shows that 20 per cent of the world's young people experience a mental health condition each year", highlights the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.