On International Youth Day, UN celebrating young people's role in ousting dictators

The United Nations marked International Youth Day today under the slogan 'Change Our World,' with Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon underscoring the "stunning" role young people have played during the past year in overthrowing dictatorships.

"Far too many of the world's more than one billion young people lack the education, freedom and opportunities they deserve," he said in a message. "Yet, despite these constraints -- and in some cases because of them -- young people are mobilizing in growing numbers to build a better future. Over the past year, they have achieved stunning results, overturning dictatorships and sending waves of hope across regions and around the world."