UNICEF x Youth
Young people have long stood at the forefront of calls for peace, justice and equity. They have an internationally recognized right to be heard on matters that affect them. That’s why UNICEF engages more young people on global issues than any child rights organization on the planet. With on-the-ground teams in over 190 countries, and online platforms that mobilize millions, we poll, survey ...

Meaningful Youth Engagement in the Multilateral System
But unfortunately, despite their engagement in the multilateral sphere, youth continue to exert little influence over decision making on sustainable development, the maintenance of peace and security, and human rights.

UNICEF Indonesia’s YOUTH ENGAGEMENT HIGHLIGHTS 20
Youth Network (Mitra Muda) UNICEF Indonesia has prioritized providing engagement and meaningful participation opportunities for young people through which UNICEF has partnered with incredibly talented young individuals who have fresh and innovative ideas to address and advocate for child rights issues that matter to them. Back in 2021, the Mitra Muda network was created, aiming to connect ...

Adolescent Mental Health Hub - UNICEF
Policy and programme managers Advance adolescent mental health through comprehensive strategies that shape policy change, strengthen capacity, prioritizing prevention services and accessible and youth-friendly support.

Youth face a mental health perfect storm. Here's how to help
Global youth are facing a generational mental health crisis, with economic, social and environmental issues putting them under unprecedented pressure.

Why investing in young people has never been more important
Young people are pioneering new ways to tackle urgent crises. The Global Shapers Impact Report calls for more support for young changemakers.

15 years on, building the Global Shapers youth movement
Global Shapers Community members have launched thousands of local solutions to global issues. Here are five lessons we can learn from this global movement.

Why UNGA 2025 was historic for youth leadership at the UN
UNGA represented a landmark moment for youth leadership at the UN, with progress in embedding institutional youth participation and youth-led innovations.

Global Shapers | World Economic Forum
This is the World Economic Forum’s flagship report on youth perspectives. Young people today are coming of age amid profound global transformations. How are they adapting to the accelerating technological change, rising living costs, evolving labour markets, declining institutional trust, social fragmentation and intensifying environmental risks that are reshaping societies, economies and ...

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