- 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
- The Youth-led Action Initiative - UNICEF
How the Youth-led Action Initiative Works UNICEF works with country offices and partners to design and roll out the Initiative, which consists of four major elements – training, financing, mentoring, and fostering connection
- Youth face a mental health perfect storm. Heres how to help
Global youth are facing a generational mental health crisis, with economic, social and environmental issues putting them under unprecedented pressure
- Youth Leading the Innovation Agenda - UNICEF
By centering youth in the research process, UNICEF’s Innovation Nodes are proving that innovation isn't just about developing new technologies—it’s about creating a future where those technologies are designed with the needs, dreams, and aspirations of young people in mind
- Youth, Protests and the Polycrisis - UNICEF
Youth protests can play an important role in the construction of better futures By raising awareness of important issues in their societies, and by providing a platform for young people to share their political demands, youth protests can help to build public support for change
- Youth for climate action - UNICEF
We also work with youth to spread the message offline, through initiatives like UNICEF’s first-ever Climate Comic Contest Sathviga ‘Sona’ Sridhar, a 21-year-old artist from Chennai, India, was the winner of the contest in 2017 Sridhar was inspired to take action on climate change after her community was hit by devastating floods in 2015
- 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
- ZimCO Adolescents Strategy_FINAL_Signed - UNICEF
For Zimbabwe, the Adolescents Strategy extends to include youth aged 20-24 The strategy provides guidance towards UNICEF Zimbabwe’s contribution to vulnerable adolescents and youth in becoming active agents of change by equipping them with knowledge, skills and opportunities to become socially, civically and economically resilient
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