Launch of “Be Seen, Be Heard” Campaign
The United Nations Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth and The Body Shop launch global collaboration calling for more young voices in the halls of power The Body Shop and United Nations Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth
World leaders renew commitment to “Youth, Peace and Security” agenda
Governments announce new actions to meaningfully include youth in peacebuilding efforts at the High-Level Global Conference on Youth-Inclusive Peace Processes 21 January 2022 (Doha, Qatar) — At the virtual High-Level Global Conference on Youth-Inclusive
First-ever Global Report on Protecting Young People in Civic Space Highlights Need for Stronger Global Protection Mechanisms
The launch of the report comes alongside a high-level event organized by Office of the UN Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth focused on bringing young people’s protection concerns to the international agenda in a safe manner,
Young Human Rights Defenders Adapting to COVID-19
Celebrating Youth Resilience & Creativity on International Human Rights Day By: The UN Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth & Amnesty International’s Global Youth Collective Youth-led human rights activism has never been an easy task. Even
On International Volunteers Day, Meet Our First Class of Fellows
5 December 2020 Earlier this year, the Office of the Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth said goodbye to unpaid internships, introducing a new fellowship programme — in collaboration with UN Volunteers (UNV) — designed specifically to provide more meaningful, paid employment opportunities for
Breaking gender barriers for young women parliamentarians
Twenty-five years after the Beijing Declaration to advance women’s rights, young women are still one of the most under-represented groups in political leadership positions. IPU figures show that only 2.2 per cent of MPs
Statement Issued by the Office of the UN Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth
The Office of the UN Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth has become aware of various instances of individuals or groups misleading the public regarding their affiliation with the United Nations by means of websites or other
Want to be a Fellow? Apply Now! No more unpaid internships
The Office of the Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth is saying goodbye to unpaid internships! Are you passionate about the work of the United Nations? Are you motivated to help realise
UN Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth visits Greece
In October 2019, the United Nations Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth, Jayathma Wickramanayake, visited Greece on her first-ever official mission to the country. The mission began with a visit to the city of Thessaloniki, where the
Summer of Solutions
As the effects of climate change become more apparent and continue to cast doubt over the quality of life of the next generation, young people today have taken it upon themselves to hold governments