A global youth agenda
Empowered youth will find ways to make human rights a reality for allHRC resolution 32/1, June 2016
“Young people face specific challenges that require integrated responses by States, the United Nations system and other stakeholders.” […] the ways in which the challenges and the potential of young people are addressed by policy will influence the well-being and livelihood of future generations.”
YOUTH RELATED NEWS
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Thank You for Responding to IIMA-VIDES Survey!
Between May 6 and 12, 2025, we received an incredible 513 responses to our Youth Online Survey on Democracy and Climate Change, from young people and educators in 33 countries across five continents. ...
June 5, 2025 -
Youth Online Survey on Democracy and Climate Change
In preparation of the upcoming UN Forum on Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law (13-15 October 2025), IIMA and VIDES are happy to share this survey to gather youth suggestions on key pri...
May 12, 2025 -
Webinar: Empowering Youth as Human Rights Advocates
On May 14, 2024, VIDES International and IIMA Human Rights Office came together to host an online webinar titled “Empowering Youth as Human Rights Advocates,” with keynote speaker Helen Griffiths ...
May 14, 2024 -
A Multi-Congregational Observatory to advance girls’ rights in 6 countries in the post-pandemic: A joint effort to close the digital divide and guarantee girls’ mental health
Following up on a previous project held in 2022, IIMA and VIDES Human Rights Office in Geneva committed to develop coordinated advocacy actions to call the attention of the international community and...
December 15, 2023 -
Human Rights Day 2023
In the context of the High-level event for the 75° anniversary of the UNDHR, the OHCHR will organize the Human Rights 75 Youth Dialogue: Amplifying the HR75 initiative among young people from 15:00 ...
December 7, 2023
SPEAKING UP FOR YOUTH RIGHTS IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL
| YEAR | SESSION DATE | DOCUMENTS | SUBMITTED BY | VIDEO | |
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| 2024 | September HRC/57th | ITEM 3: OHCHR Report on Solutions to promote digital education for young people and to ensure their protection from online threats | IIMA, VIDES and others |  |  |
| 2024 | September HRC/57th | ITEM 6: UPR Outcomes Uruguay | IIMA, VIDES and others | | |
| 2024 | June HRC/56th | ITEM 3: WG on Discrimination against Women and Girls | IIMA, VIDES and others | | |
| 2024 | March HRC/55th | Item 3: SR on right to privacy | IIMA and VIDES | | |
| 2024 | March HRC/55th | Item 3: General Debate – Youth | IIMA, VIDES and others | | |
| 2023 | September HRC/54th | Panel discussion on Youth and Human Rights | IIMA, VIDES and others | | |
| 2023 | September HRC/54th | ITEM 3: IE on the Promotion of a Democratic and Equitable International Order | IIMA and VIDES | | |
| 2023 | March HRC/52nd | Panel discussion on human rights mainstreaming - youth | IIMA and VIDES | | |
OUR YOUTH EVENTS
| Year | Flyer PDF | Date | HRC Session | Title | Link to article |
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| 2019 | | 25 Sept. | 42 | Promoting a Safe and Empowering Environment for all Children and Youth |  |
| 2017 | | 16 March | 34 | Youth for Human Rights and the Common Good | |
| 2014 | | 11 March | 25 | Youth Empowerment : a human rights perspective | |
| 2013 | | 04 June | 23 | Youth Empowerment: Strategies | |
| 2011 | | 16 Sept. | 18 | Young volunteers and Human Rights | |
OUR YOUTH PUBLICATIONS
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