International Youth Day

The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum is taking place from 14 to 16 April 2026. The forum will focus on transformative, equitable, innovative, and coordinated actions to advance the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals. Related Sites and Documents:  ECOSOC Youth Forum 2026  & Concept Note . Watch the (Part 5) ECOSOC Youth Forum 2026! Economic and Social Council

   This side event will serve as the global launchpad for the Youth Declaration at the United Nations. As the world marks 80 years of the UN's impact, the role of science and technology in achieving the SDGs is more critical than ever. In September 2025, 100 young leaders from 33 countries gathered at the World Atomic Week in Moscow to create the Youth Declaration for Nuclear Cooperation. This landmark document, endorsed by leaders from the IAEA, ROSATOM, and nuclear agencies across BRICS and partner countries, articulates a youth-led vision for a safe, equitable, and sustainable nuclear future. It moves the conversation from abstract potential to concrete principles for action, directly contributing to the "transformative and coordinated actions" called for by the 2026 ECOSOC Youth Forum. Objectives: • Present the Youth Declaration for Nuclear Cooperation as a practical, youth-developed framework for leveraging nuclear science and technology to achieve the SDGs, specific...

This side event at the Youth Forum is organized by United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. It aims to strengthen global momentum for evidence‑based, youth‑centred drug use prevention systems by showcasing the CHAMPS initiative and highlighting its contribution to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It will illustrate how early, science‑based prevention supports healthy development and well‑being (SDG 3), reinforces inclusive and quality learning environments (SDG 4), and reduces inequalities in access to services and opportunities (SDG 10). By emphasizing the importance of youth engagement in the design, implementation, and oversight of national prevention systems, the event will underscore how meaningful participation enhances transparent, responsive, and effective institutions (SDG 16) and strengthens partnerships among governments, youth, and UN entities (SDG 17). Through presentations from CHAMPS countries and youth speakers, the event will highlight the experiences of y...

The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum is taking place from 14 to 16 April 2026. The forum will focus on transformative, equitable, innovative, and coordinated actions to advance the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals. Related Sites and Documents:  ECOSOC Youth Forum 2026  &  Concept Note . Watch (Part 4) ECOSOC Youth Forum 2026! Economic and Social Council

The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum is taking place from 14 to 16 April 2026. The forum will focus on transformative, equitable, innovative, and coordinated actions to advance the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals. Related Sites and Documents:  ECOSOC Youth Forum 2026  &  Concept Note . Watch (Part 3) ECOSOC Youth Forum 2026! Economic and Social Council

The regional breakout sessions will seek to help identify the regional challenges and opportunities facing youth and consider how best to articulate and mainstream them in the context of achieving the SDGs at the global level. These sessions may build on the outcomes of youth consultations, fora, and other forms of youth engagement as part of the regional SDG review processes and sustainable development forums hosted by the various UN Regional Commissions. Asia and the Pacific UN co-leads: ESCAP; UNDP Youth co-leads: SAARC Youth Platform; Pacific Youth Council UN co-organizers: UNFPA; UNRCPD Youth co-organizers: Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW) Youth Team Africa UN co-leads: Office of the Special Adviser on Africa (OSAA); UNECA Youth co-leads: African Youth Commission UN co-organizers: UNFPA. Related Sites and Documents:  ECOSOC Youth Forum 2026  & Concept Note . Watch the ECOSOC Youth Forum 2026 (Asia and the Pacific | Africa)! Live Economic an...

The regional breakout sessions will seek to help identify the regional challenges and opportunities facing youth and consider how best to articulate and mainstream them in the context of achieving the SDGs at the global level . These sessions may build on the outcomes of youth consultations, fora, and other forms of youth engagement as part of the regional SDG review processes and sustainable development forums hosted by the various UN Regional Commissions. Arab States region UN co-leads: ESCWA; UNDP RBAS Youth co-leads: MGCY UN co-organziers: UNFPA ASRO 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Moderator: Mr. Rayan Alajaji, Member of the Arab Youth Center and Communications Expert at the Human Capability Development Program, Saudi ArabiaHis Excellency Haitham Alzahaf, Minister of Youth, Libya Ms. Yasmine Aburaya, Founder of "Your Voice Initiative" and Youth Leader in Gender Equality and Civic Engagement Dr. Sameh Kamel, International Organizing Partner, Major Group for Children and Youth Ms. Maj...

The regional breakout sessions will seek to help identify the regional challenges and opportunities facing youth and consider how best to articulate and mainstream them in the context of achieving the SDGs at the global level. These sessions may build on the outcomes of youth consultations, fora, and other forms of youth engagement as part of the regional SDG review processes and sustainable development forums hosted by the various UN Regional Commissions. Latin America UN co-leads: ECLAC Youth co-leads: RIADIS/IDA; Geledés Instituto da Mulher Negra UN co-organizers: UNFPA; UNLIREC Europe, North America and Other StatesUN co-leads: UNECE Youth co-leads: AEGEE Europen Students Forum UN co-organizers: UNFPA Youth co-organizers: European Youth Forum; UNA-USA Youth Group Related Sites and Documents;  ECOSOC Youth Forum 2026  &  Concept Note . Watch the ECOSOC Youth Forum 2026 (Latin America | Europe, North America and Other States) Economic and Social Council

The Global Policy Dialogue for the Classroom in April 2026, is designed specifically for college and university students and educators, to highlight key findings from the 2026 FSDR and provide participants with a unique opportunity to engage with a report author and a member of the UN High-level Advisory Board on Economic and Social Affairs. The 2026 Financing for Sustainable Development Report (FSDR) comes at a decisive moment for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. One year after the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) in Sevilla, Spain, and the adoption of the Sevilla Commitment, the international community faces the urgent task of translating renewed commitments into concrete action. Against the backdrop of large unmet sustainable development spending needs and rising costs from environmental degradation and climate impacts, developing countries simultaneously face high costs of capital, fiscal pressures from high debt service burdens, str...

The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum is taking place from 14 to 16 April 2026. The forum will focus on transformative, equitable, innovative, and coordinated actions to advance the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals. Opening Moderated conversation: Youth-Led Innovations and Solutions to accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals - SDGs (discussions with young leaders from around the world) SDG 6: Safe Water and Sanitation . The Forum will place special emphasis on the Sustainable Development Goals under in-depth review at the 2026 HLPF, namely Goals 6 (Clean water and sanitation), 7 (Affordable and clean energy), 9 (Industry, innovation and infrastructure), 11 (Sustainable cities and communities), and 17 (Partnerships for the goals). Serving as a global platform, the ECOSOC Youth Forum will bring together young people, Member States, the UN system, and other partners to exchange ideas, showcase innovative solu...

The main goal of the event is to present the concept of the International Festival of Youth 2026 to the international youth community as a practical tool for implementing the youth agenda in the context of the Sustainable Development Goals. Specifically, to demonstrate the role of youth initiatives in forming partnerships and strengthening global cooperation, which directly relates to SDG 17 on uniting the efforts of the state, civil society, and youth. An analysis of the Q&A session held at the UN ECOSOC Youth Forum 2025 confirmed the high interest of foreign youth in Russian programs and projects (over 90% of the questions received). During the upcoming session at the UN ECOSOC Youth Forum, the current side event will present the concept of 2026 the International Festival of Youth, which will take place in September in the city of Ekaterinburg. The Festival will bring together 10,000 young leaders from 190 countries 5,000 from Russia and 5,000 from foreign states, represent...

The National Model United Nations Conference (NMUN), a Model UN simulation for college and university students, will hold its closing ceremony in the General Assembly Hall (2 and 10 April). The National Model United Nations Conference (NMUN), a Model UN simulation for college and university students, will hold its closing ceremony in the General Assembly Hall (2 and 10 April). The largest and oldest ongoing intercollegiate Model UN in the world, NMUN participants represent more than 250 colleges and universities globally. Fifty-eight percent of participants come from outside the US, from more than 100 countries; Forty-two percent are from the US, representing all 50 states. Students participating in NMUN discuss current global issues in a real-world context. NMUN•NY offers 16 simulated UN committees and uses procedural rules developed with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). NMUN annually holds two spring conferences in NYC, one conference in Washington, D...

The National Model United Nations Conference (NMUN), a Model UN simulation for college and university students, will hold its closing ceremony in the General Assembly Hall (2 and 10 April). Watch the 2026 National Model United Nations Conference (NMUN) - Closing Ceremony 3! 01:19:12 Meetings & Events

GlobalMUNers is a private non-profit institution constituted as a civil association in Mexico. It established an important partnership with National Model United Nations (NMUN), the world's largest and oldest ongoing intercollegiate MUN. Watch the Closing Meeting of Global MUNERS! 02:35:11 Meetings & Events

Theme: Empowering youth to reinforce multilateralism: Engaging youth leadership in building a world of peace. Video message by H.E. Antonio Guterres, UN Secretary General. Related Sites and Documents:  Concept Note . Watch the Future We Want MUN: Global Initiative for Young Leaders! Live Meetings & Events

 The National Model United Nations Conference (NMUN), a Model UN simulation for college and university students, will hold its closing ceremony in the General Assembly Hall (2 and 10 April). The National Model United Nations Conference (NMUN), a Model UN simulation for college and university students, will hold its closing ceremony in the General Assembly Hall (2 and 10 April). The largest and oldest ongoing intercollegiate Model UN in the world, NMUN participants represent more than 250 colleges and universities globally. Fifty-eight percent of participants come from outside the US, from more than 100 countries; Forty-two percent are from the US, representing all 50 states. Students participating in NMUN discuss current global issues in a real-world context. NMUN•NY offers 16 simulated UN committees and uses procedural rules developed with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). NMUN annually holds two spring conferences in NYC, one conference in Washingto...

The National Model United Nations Conference (NMUN), a Model UN simulation for college and university students, will hold its closing ceremony in the General Assembly Hall (2 and 10 April). The National Model United Nations Conference (NMUN), a Model UN simulation for college and university students, will hold its closing ceremony in the General Assembly Hall (2 and 10 April). The largest and oldest ongoing intercollegiate Model UN in the world, NMUN participants represent more than 250 colleges and universities globally. Fifty-eight percent of participants come from outside the US, from more than 100 countries; Forty-two percent are from the US, representing all 50 states. Students participating in NMUN discuss current global issues in a real-world context. NMUN•NY offers 16 simulated UN committees and uses procedural rules developed with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). NMUN annually holds two spring conferences in NYC, one conference in Washington, DC...