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14 August 2024 | Youth
Youth2030: Progress Report 2024 represents a significant milestone, marking five years since the launch of Youth2030, the UN Youth Strategy. The current report offers a comprehensive overview of the progress in implementation of Youth2030. By…
13 August 2024 | Youth
As world leaders gather for the Summit of the Future, two topics will be among those at the top of the agenda: youth and digital.
Taking place during the UN General Assembly high-level week, the Summit aims to forge a new global consensus to…
12 August 2024 | Youth
The global labour market outlook for young people has improved in the last four years, and the upward trend is expected to continue for two more, according to a new International Labour Organization (ILO) report.
However, the report, titled Global…
16 July 2024 | Youth
" Today, and every day, let’s work to transform education. And let’s ensure that youth have what they need to build skills for shaping a more peaceful, sustainable future for all." UN Secretary-General António Guterres
Why is World Youth Skills…
24 June 2024 | Youth
We are extending the application period for nominations and applications for the UN SDG Action Awards to 30 June 2024!
The 2024 UN SDG Action Awards champions initiatives and committed individuals who are wielding the power of creativity and…
08 May 2024 | Youth
Digital technologies and algorithm-driven software - especially social media - present high risks of privacy invasion, cyberbullying and distraction from learning to young girls, according to the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’…
06 May 2024 | Youth
Small island developing States are particularly vulnerable to climate change consequences, such as rising sea levels and heavy rains that cause flooding, increasing ocean temperatures that affect coral reefs and fishing and frequent hurricanes…
19 April 2024 | Youth
Over 1000 young leaders from around the world gathered at United Nations headquarters from 16 to 18 April to participate in the 2024 Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum. More than 80 countries were represented at the event, with over 90…
15 April 2024 | Youth
Life Project 4 Youth (L4PY) is a worldwide movement focused on a single goal: the social and professional inclusion of excluded young adults from extreme poverty.
At the heart of LP4Y lies a central observation: too many Youths are left behind,…
01 April 2024 | Youth
Tell us about how you use the Internet to be safer!
Help us answer this poll. It should take you between 5 and 10 minutes.
These questions will be about how children and young people look for help online when they feel scared or unsafe. By ‘online’…
26 March 2024 | Youth
Calling all young filmmakers! The 2024 PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival is officially open for submissions! We're thrilled to invite talented youth aged up to 25 to showcase their creativity and perspective on global issues through the power of film.…
18 March 2024 | Youth
Exciting news!
We've just launched the online consultation: "Hear our voice! Young People at the Summit of the Future 2024" on UNDP's SparkBlue platform.
Why does it matter?
Young people’s innovative ideas and bold actions are vital to accelerate…