International Youth Day

It has been 30 years since the World Programme of Action for Youth (WPAY) — the first action plan on policies and programmes for youth — was adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1995. To mark this occasion, the President of the General Assembly is convening a high-level plenary meeting, under the theme, "World Programme of Action for Youth at 30: Accelerating Global Progress Through Intergenerational Collaboration." Plenary segment (continued) Closing The high-level meeting will serve as a global platform to address the challenges young people face in realizing their full potential and human rights while strengthening the political commitment to policies and programmes involving youth and promoting meaningful youth participation at both national and international levels. Recognizing that young people are essential drivers of innovation, economic growth, peace and social progress, the meeting will emphasize how investing in youth creates a multiplier effect to the benefit o...

It has been 30 years since the World Programme of Action for Youth (WPAY) — the first action plan on policies and programmes for youth — was adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1995. To mark this occasion, the President of the General Assembly is convening a high-level plenary meeting, under the theme, "World Programme of Action for Youth at 30: Accelerating Global Progress Through Intergenerational Collaboration." Panel 2: Full, effective and meaningful youth participation, at national and international levels, for the benefit of current and future generations. Guiding Questions:Question 1: What progress has been made in advancing the full, effective, and meaningful participation of youth at international and national levels? What are the biggest remaining gaps, especially to ensure no youth is left behind? Question 2: What good practices or national policies have successfully supported the full, effective, and meaningful participation of youth in policymaking and decisi...

Hosted during the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, this conference will tackle the urgent mental health challenges facing today's youth. This interactive session—co-hosted by the IBREA Foundation ( www.ibrea foundation.org) and the Permanent Missions of Malawi and Ireland, —will explore how fostering mental resilience can empower young people to overcome adversity, build strong leadership, and contribute to addressing our most pressing global issues in an effective and sustainable way. With contributions from youth leaders, experts, and UN representatives, the event will highlight the connection between mental well-being and youth empowerment , while also discussing cross-generational collaboration and how we can best support young minds in transforming the pressures of today's rapidly changing world into new, creative energies that problem-solve and create new pathways. Key insights will be shared on integrating mental resilience into global youth de...

   1 Billion Futures: Unlocking Youth Livelihoods through Public – Private Action: By 2035, 1.2 billion young people across the Global South will come of working age—but the world is only projected to create 400 million new jobs. Without bold, coordinated action, the gap between aspiration and opportunity will fuel instability, deepen inequality, and squander the most powerful engine of sustainable development: the next generation. Hosted by the Government of Qatar, the 2025 Generation Unlimited Global Leadership Council (GLC) meeting during the UN General Assembly will bring together Heads of State and Government, CEOs of global companies, multilateral and civil society organizations, and youth changemakers to chart a bold new path, moving from fragmented projects to national-scale solutions to generate youth employment and entrepreneurship opportunities, co-created through deep government-business-youth collaboration. Related Documents:  Concept note and agenda . Watch ...

It has been 30 years since the World Programme of Action for Youth (WPAY) — the first action plan on policies and programmes for youth — was adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1995. To mark this occasion, the President of the General Assembly is convening a high-level plenary meeting, under the theme, " World Programme of Action for Youth at 30: Accelerating Global Progress Through Intergenerational Collaboration. " Panel 1: Advancing Implementation of the World Programme of Action for Youth to Leave No One Behind Guiding Questions: Question 1: What progress has been made in implementing the World Programme of Action for Youth since its adoption? What are the most pressing remaining gaps, especially to ensure no youth is left behind? Question 2: What good practices or national policies have successfully supported the implementation of the World Programme of Action for Youth? How could they be potentially replicated? Question 3: How can intergenerational and multistakehol...

It has been 30 years since the World Programme of Action for Youth (WPAY) — the first action plan on policies and programmes for youth — was adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1995. To mark this occasion, the President of the General Assembly is convening a high-level plenary meeting, under the theme, "World Programme of Action for Youth at 30: Accelerating Global Progress Through Intergenerational Collaboration." Opening segment Plenary segment The high-level meeting will serve as a global platform to address the challenges young people face in realizing their full potential and human rights while strengthening the political commitment to policies and programmes involving youth and promoting meaningful youth participation at both national and international levels. Recognizing that young people are essential drivers of innovation, economic growth, peace and social progress, the meeting will emphasize how investing in youth creates a multiplier effect to the benefit of the...

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Conference focusing on engaging citizens/youth, promoting digital innovation, and localizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the midst of climate crisis and growing uncertainties. This conference focuses on engaging citizens/youth, promoting digital innovation, and localizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in times of increasing climate crisis and growing uncertainties. It brings together various stakeholders to explore creative solutions and governance innovations, connecting and empowering in a global ecosystem - with a particular focus on the systemic role of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) - local multi-stakeholder action for the global common good, which is essential for a sustainable future and a good life for all. Related Sites and Documents:  Concept Note . Watch (Part II) GloCha pre-UNGA Conference 2025 - Local Action for Global Challenges: Harnessing the Power of Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Impact Entrepreneurship & Youth for Our Com...

Conference focusing on engaging citizens/youth, promoting digital innovation, and localizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the midst of climate crisis and growing uncertainties. This conference focuses on engaging citizens/youth, promoting digital innovation, and localizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in times of increasing climate crisis and growing uncertainties. It brings together various stakeholders to explore creative solutions and governance innovations, connecting and empowering in a global ecosystem - with a particular focus on the systemic role of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) - local multi-stakeholder action for the global common good, which is essential for a sustainable future and a good life for all. Related Sites and Documents:  Concept Note .   Watch (Part I) GloCha pre-UNGA Conference 2025 - Local Action for Global Challenges: Harnessing the Power of Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Impact Entrepreneurship & Youth for Ou...