2+ week, 9+ hour ago  (242+ words) During the opening session dedicated to the achievements and future goals of the UN Global Sports Programme, Mr. Vladimir Voronkov, Under-Secretary-General for Counter-Terrorism highlighted the role of sport as a powerful tool for peace and development: "Sport has immense potential…...

5+ mon, 12+ hour ago  (424+ words) Young people are targeted both by recruitment and radicalization to violent extremist organizations and in terrorist attacks. They recognize prevention of violent extremism as a priority and many have already acted to reduce the impact of violent extremism, promote tolerance…...

2+ mon, 5+ day ago  (232+ words) New York " 19 October 2023 " Today a delegation from Howard University traveled from Washington, DC, to United Nations Headquarters in New York for meetings with United Nations officials and to learn about the Organization's history, work and values. The trip, organized by…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (1455+ words) Attending the 2026 ECOSOC Youth Forum as members of the United Nations Youth Office Reference Group was both a collective milestone and a deeply personal experience. For many of us, the journey began long before arriving in New York. Navigating visa…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (471+ words) At a time of accelerating global crises and transformation, the question is no longer whether young people should be at the table, but how power is being shared with them. With more than 2. 6 billion people aged 1535 worldwide, this generation is…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (285+ words) On the sidelines of the Forum, the'SDG Media Zone'provided an opportunity for youth leaders to share 'innovative ideas for building a more sustainable world, spanning issues from mental health and climate action to employment, gender equality, and peacebuilding. Why Youth…...

7+ mon, 2+ week ago  (464+ words) 2nd African Climate Summit: Congo Basin Youth reiterate their commitment to address challenges related to climate crisis The Climate Security Advisor/UNOCA, Mabaye Dia, took part in the 2nd African Climate Summit held from 8 to 10 September 2025 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. During the…...

2+ week, 17+ hour ago  (481+ words) Young people and UN officials take part in a Peace Circle as part of the Hear Us. Act Now for a Peaceful campaign in September 2025. Credit: UN Ultimately, the Department's partnership with young people is diverse, cross-cutting, and deeply meaningful,…...

2+ week, 19+ hour ago  (594+ words) As we confront increasingly complex and interconnected crises - from climate change to the AI revolution - the leadership and voices of young people have never been more vital, says the UN." " 15"April 2026"- Young leaders, innovators and advocates from around the world…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (310+ words) 14 April 2026-From 14 to 16 April 2026, young people will take center stage at the United Nations Headquarters in New York during the ECOSOC Youth Forum, considered the UN's largest annual gathering of young people. Under the theme "Innovate, Unite and Transform: Youth…...