A global youth agenda

Empowered youth will find ways to make human rights a reality for all

The EMPOWERMENT OF YOUNG PEOPLE through the full exercise of their human rights will enable them to unlock their potential as human rights advocates and initiate positive change for the whole society.

HRC 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

SPEAKING UP FOR YOUTH RIGHTS IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL

YEARSESSION DATEDOCUMENTSSUBMITTED BYPDFVIDEO
2024September HRC/57thITEM 3: OHCHR Report on Solutions to promote digital education for young people and to ensure their protection from online threatsIIMA, VIDES and others


2024September HRC/57thITEM 6: UPR Outcomes UruguayIIMA, VIDES and others
2024June HRC/56thITEM 3: WG on Discrimination against Women and GirlsIIMA, VIDES and others
2024March HRC/55thItem 3: SR on right to privacyIIMA and VIDES
2024March HRC/55thItem 3: General Debate – YouthIIMA, VIDES and others
2023September HRC/54th Panel discussion on Youth and Human RightsIIMA, VIDES and others
2023September HRC/54th ITEM 3: IE on the Promotion of a Democratic and Equitable International Order IIMA and VIDES
2023March HRC/52ndPanel discussion on human rights mainstreaming - youthIIMA and VIDES

OUR YOUTH EVENTS

YearFlyer PDFDateHRC SessionTitleLink to article
201925 Sept.42Promoting a Safe and Empowering Environment for all Children and Youth
201716 March34Youth for Human Rights and the Common Good
201411 March25Youth Empowerment : a human rights perspective
201304 June23Youth Empowerment: Strategies
201116 Sept.18Young volunteers and Human Rights

OUR YOUTH PUBLICATIONS

PROMOTING A SAFE AND EMPOWERING
ENVIRONMENT FOR YOUTH

YOUTH FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
AND THE COMMON GOOD

YOUTH EMPOWERMENT
THROUGH HUMAN RIGHTS

THE FACES OF OUR YOUNG PEOPLE

IIMA Human Rights Office provides youth with a large and dynamic platform to gain understanding of international UN mechanisms