International Youth Day

The United Nations General Assembly's (UNGA) Third Committee addresses a wide range of critical issues ranging from issues related to youth , persons with disabilities, cybercrime, the broader social development nexus and the promotion of fundamental dignity for all. These issues directly affect the lives and futures of children and youth globally, especially those from the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing Countries (SIDS). The UNGA Third Committee Youth Forum , convened by the chair of the Third Committee and co-convened with MGCY will serve as a space for dialogue between Member States, youth organizations/advocates, and other stakeholders from civil society organizations in consultative status with ECOSOC on issues addressed by the Third Committee , how they impact young people, and actions being taken by Member States and youth groups on the same. It is convened by the Chair of the Third Committee, in partnership with the Third Committee Secret...

    Young filmmakers from around the world will take center stage at UNAOC's PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival Ceremony on 9 October 2026, at the Guild Hall of East Hampton as part of the 34th Hamptons International Film Festival (HIFF) in New York running October 2-12. Organized by the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) in partnership with HamptonsFilm , the PLURAL+ Ceremony will celebrate young filmmakers harnessing the power of storytelling to confront pressing social issues and inspire positive change . The programme will feature a curated screening of PLURAL+-recognized films, honour their creators, and serve as an opportunity for engagement with participating filmmakers to discuss the stories and perspectives behind their work . Now in its 18th edition, PLURAL+ is a platform for young people worldwide aged 25 and under to create original short films that challenge stereotypes, foster dialogue and mutual understanding , and offer constructive perspectives on ...

The UNGA Third Committee Youth Forum, convened by the chair of the Third Committee and co-convened with MGCY brings together youth, Member States (including their youth delegates), UN and stakeholders to discuss issues under Third Committee's purview and how they relate to youth. The United Nations General Assembly's (UNGA) Third Committee addresses a wide range of critical issues ranging from issues related to youth , persons with disabilities, cybercrime, the broader social development nexus and the promotion of fundamental dignity for all. These issues directly affect the lives and futures of children and youth globally, especially those from the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing Countries (SIDS). The UNGA Third Committee Youth Forum , convened by the chair of the Third Committee and co-convened with MGCY will serve as a space for dialogue between Member States, youth organizations/advocates, and other stakeholders from civil society organizatio...