This report answers these questions, starting by examining the existing literature on youth engagement. After the literature review, research was conducted via interviews and workshops with young people who participated in multilateral international platforms. The interviews offered an opportunity for young people to provide information and mould recommendations. Overall, the goal was to ...
UNGA represented a landmark moment for youth leadership at the UN, with progress in embedding institutional youth participation and youth-led innovations.
The UNV Youth Advocates After the success of the first initiative in 2018 - 2019, which mobilized 42 Youth Advocates (18-24 years old) in 27 countries, UNICEF, in partnership with UNV, is now looking for the second cohort. We are searching for 20 young, passionate, and skilled advocates to join us and become agents of change advocating for the protection of children’s rights. The UNV Youth ...
In Zambia, adolescents and youth face significant challenges that hinder their development and potential. With over 50% of the population under the age of 18, youth are at the heart of our nation’s future. However, they grapple with issues such as high rates of unemployment, limited access to quality education, sexual and reproductive health services and increasing vulnerability to violence ...
From hustle culture to systems change: How youth in the Global South ...
The Youth Pulse 2026 report reveals a generation ready to drive solutions on jobs, education, AI and climate. With over half the world under the age of 30, youth priorities are central to global stability and growth. Leaders can rebuild trust by elevating youth voices and backing youth-led action.