18 April | ECOSOC Youth Forum: It’s Time to Let #YouthLead                                                             

The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum will take place from16 to 18 April 2024 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The annual Forum is a key platform where young people highlight the actions they already take to make the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development a reality for all and address what still needs to be done to ensure we reach those goals.  

This special session will set the scene for the 2024 ECOSOC Youth Forum and highlight the crucial role that young people play in shaping our common future. Speakers will touch on what the future looks like for young people and how they can shape and engage to ensure a fairer, greener and more resilient future for all. 

Speakers: 

  • Felipe Paullier, Assistant Secretary-General for Youth Affairs 
  • Mai Sami Ahmed, Co-Chair Intergenerational and Youth Subcommittee, 2024 UN Civil Society Conference 
  • Christina Williams, Head of Advocacy and Partnerships for the Commonwealth Students Association, UNESCO SDG4 Network Executive Member 
  • Moderator: Minlu Zhang, China Daily 

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