Celebrating youth: ‘When young people take the lead, everyone gains’

Celebrating youth: ‘When young people take the lead, everyone gains’

But after a decade of armed conflict and amidst a severe economic depression, educational toy imports have become way too expensive for many classrooms in Yemen. Shadia and Fatima, two young entrepreneurs in Yemen, identified this gap after participating in a training course run by the UN Development Programme (UNDP). They decided to begin a youth-led […]

Women and girls of African descent: celebrating contributions, recognizing challenges

Women and girls of African descent: celebrating contributions, recognizing challenges

It recognizes their immense contributions to society but also acknowledges the challenges they face due to the double burden of racism and sexism. Although woman and girls of African descent embody strength, resilience, and untapped potential, they remain among the most marginalized groups globally due to the intersection of racial, gender, and socio-economic discrimination. For […]

Celebrating the potential and promise of the largest youth generation ever

Celebrating the potential and promise of the largest youth generation ever

Secretary-General António Guterres said empowering young people in a fair and hopeful world reaffirms the UN promise that every person has the right to make informed choices about their lives and futures. While many young people face economic uncertainty, gender inequality, health challenges, the climate crisis and a spike in conflicts – they are still leading […]