Youth engagement in early drug prevention systems as accelerators of SDGs (Youth Forum Side Event).


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 youth engaged in CHAMPS countries, explore innovative approaches to strengthening prevention ecosystems, and promote partnerships between young people, governments, and UN entities.

It will encourage Member States to integrate youth voices into prevention policymaking and demonstrate how early investments in evidence‑based prevention yield long‑term social benefits, contributing to more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable societies.

Guiding Questions for discussionHow can early, evidence-based prevention contribute to healthier and more resilient communities, especially for children and adolescents?
What does meaningful youth engagement look like in practice, and how can young people help shape prevention systems rather than simply participate in them?
What practical steps can governments and institutions take to strengthen prevention systems, including better cross-sector cooperation?
What joint actions or commitments should emerge from today's discussion to advance early prevention and youth participation at national and international levels?
Location: 405 E 45th St, New York, NY 10017, USA

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