International Youth Day

The 50th Annual UNIS‑UN Conference , titled " The Price of Progress: Rethinking the Next 50 Years of Global Economics , " will take place on 17–18 March 2026 in the United Nations General Assembly Hall. Organized by the United Nations International School (UNIS), the conference was founded in 1976 by UNIS teacher Sylvia Gordon and has since grown into the largest student‑run conference held at the UN, bringing together more than 600 students from around the world each year. This year's programme will explore how global economic systems are evolving amid technological change, shifting labor markets, and the pressures of sustainability . Through student‑led debates, expert speakers, presentations, and panel discussions, the conference invites high school students to examine the forces shaping prosperity, inequality, and cooperation in the decades ahead . Related Sites and Documents:  UNIS-UN 2026 Programme Watch (Day 1) UNIS-UN International Student Conference: The Price...

Celebration of the 20th Anniversary of Montessori Model United Nations (MMUN): "20 Years of Youth Diplomacy and Montessori Voices for the Future" Watch the 20th Anniversary of Montessori Model United Nations! Meetings & Events

Highlighting youth-led digital collaboration and Global Citizenship Education, the event presents student-driven solutions aligned with SDGs 6, 7, 9, 11, and 17, demonstrating how inclusive partnerships and digital learning advance sustainable development outcomes. This event will take place on 5 February 2026 in the ECOSOC Chamber at United Nations Headquarters in New York. The event is sponsored by the Permanent Missions of the Republic of Korea, the Portuguese Republic, the Republic of Senegal, and the Republic of Indonesia to the United Nations, and co-organized by the IVECA Center for International Virtual Schooling and the Global NGO Executive Committee (GNEC), in collaboration with UN Academic Impact, the UN Office for Partnerships, CoNGO, and academic partners. Aligned with the Pact for the Future, the Global Digital Compact, and UNESCO's education frameworks, the event highlights how youth-driven digital collaboration and Global Citizenship Education (GCED) can translate...

  High-Level event entitled '' From Vision to Action' ' to mark the10 years of Youth, Peace, and Security. Watch From Vision to Action:10 years of Youth, Peace, and Security! Meetings & Events

The 2025 Young Activists Summit 'From Hashtag to Action'. Watch the Young Activists Summit 2025! Conferences

A unique opportunity to bring together youth, Member States (including their youth delegates), and UN stakeholders to discuss issues under the Third Committee's mandate on social action and a wide range of critical issues ranging from issues related to youth, persons with disabilities, cybercrime, broader social development nexus and promotion of fundamental dignity for all. The convening of this Youth Event also comes at a pivotal moment in the multilateral agenda, as this year marks the first phase of implementation of the Pact, and preparations are underway for the Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD2) - taking place this November - which will renew a collective vision for social development. Similarly, the youth constituency has been undertaking a year-long process towards meaningful engagement in the WSSD2 processes, which will be amplified through this youth event. A historic milestone for youth engagement at the United Nations. For the first time, the Chair of ...