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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Social Forum 2025
“Education is a fundamental human right. It has long held a special place in the hearts and minds of people across the world, and for good reason. Throughout history, it has been a source of persona...
November 1, 2025 -
Fifth Session of the Forum on Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law: “Democracy and climate change: focusing on solutions”
The Fifth Session of the Forum on Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law, held at the Palais des Nations in Geneva on 13-14 October 2025, gathered States, experts, civil society organizations, an...
October 15, 2025 -
Youth at the forefront: building peaceful societies and advancing human rights
On 16 September 2025, the voices of young people, powerfully resonated at the Human Rights Council’s Biennial Panel “The role of youth in fostering peaceful societies and creating an enabling envi...
September 16, 2025 -
International Youth Day 2025
The International Youth Day (IYD) celebrated every 12th of August was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1999. It aims to draw attention to the youth challenges, opportunities and t...
August 12, 2025 -
Youth for Human Rights: Opportunities to Engage and Advocate
On June 12, 2025, VIDES International and IIMA Human Rights Office organized an online webinar titled “Youth for Human Rights: Opportunities to Engage and Advocate”, run by Maria D’Onofrio, IIMA...
June 12, 2025
SPEAKING UP FOR YOUTH RIGHTS IN THE UN
| YEAR | SESSION DATE | DOCUMENTS | SUBMITTED BY | VIDEO | |
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| 2025 | October/Social Forum | The Contribution of Education to the Respect, Promotion, Protection and Fulfilment of all Human Rights for All | IIMA and VIDES |  |  |
| 2025 | October/Forum HR, Democracy and the Rule of Law | Democracy and Climate Change: Focusing on Solutions | IIMA and VIDES | | |
| 2025 | June HRC/59th | Item 3: WG on Discrimination against Woman and Girls | IIMA and VIDES | | |
| 2025 | June HRC/59th | Item 3: SR on extreme poverty | IIMA and VIDES | | |
| 2025 | March HRC/58th | Annual Debate on the rights of persons with disabilities | IIMA and VIDES | | |
| 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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