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18 February 2025 | Youth
On 12 February, the Permanent Mission of Paraguay to the United Nations, the Blue Tree Foundation (BTF), and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) came together to host the event ‘Beyond Access: Youth Online Safety and Digital Equity’ at…
04 February 2025 | Youth
The emergence of cheap or free AI tools is being eagerly embraced by those with smartphones and the ability to get online. As governments and legislators struggle to get their heads around the implications of this powerful technology and work out…
28 January 2025 | Youth
At least 242 million students in 85 countries had their schooling disrupted by extreme climate events in 2024, including heatwaves, tropical cyclones, storms, floods, and droughts, exacerbating an existing learning crisis, according to a new UNICEF…
21 January 2025 | Youth
The Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, has decided to dedicate International Education Day 2025 (Friday 24 January) to the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence. She is calling on UNESCO's Member States to invest in…
15 January 2025 | Youth
The world is facing a new and intensifying era of crisis for children. Many of these crises – including climate change, conflict and economic instability – are closely interconnected. They reflect a world of rising geopolitical tensions and…
04 December 2024 | Youth
"Volunteers embody the best of humanity. On this important day, let’s draw inspiration from their example, and resolve to do our part to help shape a better world for all" - António Guterres.
Diverse volunteers, stronger communities…
27 November 2024 | Youth
Plastic is in more places than we realize. While we're all aware of the usual suspects, such as bags, bottles or straws, many everyday things quietly contain this material.
Here are 10 unexpected items and settings where plastic is hiding in plain…
22 November 2024 | Youth
What does the future hold for the world’s children?
In many ways, the future is now. Today’s actions and decisions will determine the future children inherit.
Unfortunately, today's children live in a world fraught with crises, poverty and…
22 November 2024 | Youth
Generative AI is poised to reshape the job market, raising critical questions about its impact on youth unemployment and underemployment. Despite a global surge in college enrollment, many graduates face job markets that fail to match their…
21 November 2024 | Youth
We are thrilled to announce that the Youth Employment Barometer survey is now live, and we are counting on your support to ensure its success. As a key partner in helping shape this important initiative, your involvement is crucial in reaching and…
20 November 2024 | Youth
"On World Children’s Day, we celebrate the youngest members of our human family. But today is also a moment to recognize the enormous challenges children face in our deeply divided, tumultuous and often violent world."
- UN Secretary-General …
06 November 2024 | Youth
In Costa Rica, an inclusive urban infrastructure project is providing a lifeline for youth living in disadvantaged neighbourhoods.
In the southern neighbourhoods of Alajuelita – a municipality in the province of San José – residents struggle with…