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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ISS-FMA World Meeting 2026: Empowerment of Young People to be Protagonists of Social Change
The IV World Meeting of the ISS-FMA, promoted within the Programming of the General Council of the daughters of Mary Help of Christians (Salesian Sisters) for the six-year period 2022–2027, took pla...
April 15, 2026 -
The impact of mental health challenges on the enjoyment of human rights by young people
In response to the call for inputs launched by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) for the preparation of a study on the impact of mental health challenges on the enjoyment of...
February 28, 2026 -
Right to education: IIMA’s inputs on curriculum, pedagogy and assessment
In preparation for her thematic report to the United Nations Human Rights Council at its 62nd session in June 2026, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Right to Education, Farida Shaheed, lau...
February 2, 2026 -
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
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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