Youth
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Trinidadian youth make case for strong role in climate negotiations — Global Issues
Small island developing States are particularly vulnerable to climate change consequences, such as rising sea levels and heavy rains that…
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‘Our tears are dry, we are exhausted’ – Youth voices in Haiti — Global Issues
Duval Dormeus is part of a group supported by the UN Peacebuilding Fund and was first interviewed by UN News…
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‘Investing in youth is investing in peace’, UN Security Council hears — Global Issues
“The potential and opportunity for renewal that young people represent means…that they must be part of the broader discussions shaping…
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Let youth lead, urges new advocacy campaign — Global Issues
As crises continue to unfold, there has been a lack of unity among world leaders in solving challenges for the…
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‘No good evidence’ for gender care for youth over long-term, review finds | LGBTQ News
Study commissioned by England’s health service says hormones should only be prescribed to teens with ‘extreme caution’. The evidence behind…
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Ahead of UN Summit of the Future, Mobilizing Youth for Change — Global Issues
A panel discussion with Kaoru Nemoto, director of the United Nations Information Center, and other youth representatives including Yuki Tokuda,…
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A seminal moment for youth climate action — Global Issues
Ahead of Zero Waste Day, marked annually on 30 March since 2022, we looked back at how that simple but…
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Building Resilience and Mental Health Capacity of Youth — Global Issues
Youth mental health in Sri Lanka was the focus of an APDA-supported two-day workshop. Credit: ILO by Cecilia Russell (sri jayawardenepura…
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TikTok launches Youth Council to advise on safety issues surrounding teens
TikTok, the beloved (and sometimes controversial) short-form video app, is caught in a political crossfire. Facing a potential US ban…
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New York Mayor sues Instagram, YouTube, TikTok parent companies over youth mental health crisis
Eric Adams, Mayor of New York City, said that his administration has filed a lawsuit against social media companies for…
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