Youth in Haiti remain optimistic amid worsening instability
The agency surveyed over 3500 young people in early June, the majority of whom believe their rights are rarely or never respected. “When I ask children if their rights in…
Gender equality, youth aspirations keys to sustainable peace, Security Council hears
Addressing ambassadors at the Council’s open debate on the role of women and youth, UN Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo highlighted the significant challenges and impacts faced by women. “Women bear the…
In Antigua, island youth build ‘wall of commitment’ to turn tide against climate crisis
The SIDS Global Children and Youth Action Summit taking place this weekend on the University of the West Indies campus of the beautiful island nation of Antigua and Barbuda, which…
Inequality causing youth attrition, WHO
Geneva: Worrying differences in diet, exercise and obesity rates between poor and rich young people across Europe, including Ireland, are fueling epidemic inequality, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned.…
‘Our voices need to be included’: Trinidadian youth make case for strong role in climate negotiations
Small island developing States are particularly vulnerable to climate change consequences, such as rising sea levels and heavy rains that cause flooding, increasing ocean temperatures that affect coral reefs and…
First Person: ‘Our tears are dry, we are exhausted.’ Youth voices in Haiti
Duval Dormeus is part of a group supported by the UN Peacebuilding Fund and was first interviewed by UN News back in July 2022. The security situation has worsened in…
‘Investing in youth is investing in peace’, UN Security Council hears
“The potential and opportunity for renewal that young people represent means…that they must be part of the broader discussions shaping our societies,” UN Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo told ambassadors in the…
UN Youth Forum focuses on sustainable future for all
The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum provides a platform for young people to have a dialogue with diplomats on challenges affecting their well-being. Discussions are centred around five…
Let youth lead, urges new advocacy campaign
As crises continue to unfold, there has been a lack of unity among world leaders in solving challenges for the “collective good”, the Youth Office said in a letter kickstarting…
Today’s Youth Are Aging Faster, Research
Washington: A new study has revealed that today’s youth are moving towards old age at a faster rate, which has increased the risk of developing cancer. According to media reports,…