Youth and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
In a world where climate change wreaks havoc on our economies, societies and environment, where unemployment and inequalities are rampant and where trust in international cooperation is falling, what can keep us from losing faith that the world 2030 will be a better place for everyone? UN DESA’s World Youth Report offers one good reason for optimism: […]
EGM on “Youth Social Entrepreneurship and the 2030 Agenda”
On 11 and 12 December 2018, the Division for Inclusive Social Development in the Department of Economic and Social Affairs of the United Nations will organize an Expert Group Meeting at the United Nations’ headquarters in New York under the theme Youth Social Entrepreneurship and the 2030 Agenda. Social entrepreneurship can be defined as a […]
Youth2030: UN SG launches bold new strategy for young people ‘to lead’
Noting that it was “a rare treat” to see so many young faces at the UN, to launch the new “Youth2030” strategy, UN chief António Guterres highlighted a list of challenges “the largest young generation in history” faces today. He noted that “globalization, new technologies, displacement, shrinking civic space, changing labour markets and climate impacts,” […]
Safe spaces offer security and dignity for youth, and help make the world ‘better for all’
The world’s young people need safe spaces – both physical and digital – where they can “freely express their views” and “pursue their dreams” was the core message of United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres to mark this year’s International Youth Day. “The hopes of the world rest on young people,” said the UN chief on Friday, in advance […]
International Youth Day, 12 August 2018
The theme for International Youth Day 2018 is Safe Spaces for Youth. Youth need safe spaces where they can come together, engage in activities related to their diverse needs and interests, participate in decision making processes and freely express themselves. While there are many types of spaces, safe spaces ensure the dignity and safety of […]
World needs generation of self-empowered ‘superheroes’, UN youth forum told
The United Nations needs to spend more time talking directly to young people across the world, beyond simply talking about their concerns, said the President of the General Assembly on Wednesday, opening a major Youth Dialogue event at UN Headquarters in New York. “They still feel they are excluded, from the decisions that are affecting their lives,” said Miroslav Lajčák, adding […]
Global Survey Report on the United Nations’ Work on Youth- (Youth- SWAP Outcomes, 2014-2016)
This report presents findings from the 2014-2016 Global Youth-SWAP Survey as well as narrative examples of the UN’s work in the field covering Brazil, China, Egypt, Haiti, Kyrgyzstan, Montenegro, Morocco, Sierra Leone, Somalia and Sri Lanka. It takes stock of recent and ongoing United Nations work on youth, and aims to further bolster inter-agency collaboration and […]
ECOSOC Youth Forum to be held at the end of January
The ECOSOC Youth Forum, which has been held annually since 2012, will take place from the 30th to the 31st of January in New York under the title “The role of youth in building sustainable and resilient urban and rural communities”. The aim of the forum is to bring youth into discussions with government representatives, […]
