Youth

From rising tides threatening coastal communities, to the urgent need for global energy transition, climate change is no distant crisis – it is a present reality. For young climate advocates like Fatou Jeng from The Gambia and Beniamin Strzelecki…

The CSocD63 side event No Time to Waste: The Urgent Need to Build Inclusive Social Protection for Children in Vulnerable Situations, hosted by the World Organization for Early Childhood Education, highlighted the importance of early childhood…

On February 12, the UN Youth Delegates of Germany and the German Permanent Mission to the UN hosted the event “Strategizing Youth Engagement from the CSocD to the World Summit for Social Development” at the 63rd Commission of Social Development (…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

"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…

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…

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…

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…