Are you a young leader in your community? Join us in building a global movement of youth taking action to solve our world's greatest challenges.
#TheYouthAssembly
#Youth4SDGs
#Youth4Peace
State your interest by submitting an application today:
We've just concluded one of the most memorable Youth Assemblies to date! Thank you to all who made this important youth event a huge success! We hope that the
#YouthAssembly
served as a catalyst for a greater innovation & stronger collaborations for a better world
#CocreateImpact
"I know I am small but I have a big voice"
6-year-old Paisley Elliot founded
@PaisleysPals
aimed at raising global awareness and access to quality education for every child, particularly refugee children. Learn more at
#YA25
#TheYouthAssembly
#Refugees
We could not be more proud to bring together youth delegates representing over 50 countries from across the globe in our first virtual conference. Together, we can take the lead in accelerating solutions to achieve
@GlobalGoalsUN
by 2030!
#TheYouthAssembly
#YA26Virtual
Apply for the Youth Assembly before midnight NYC time today! Join us to:
✅Tackle urgent youth-related topics
✅Benefit from Delegate Opportunities, including $10,000 Award
✅Make connections that will advance your projects!
From pioneering the largest global gathering of young leaders at the
#UnitedNations
Headquarters, we are building a movement to create a global network of youth taking action on global issues.
Check out our revitalized website:
#TheYouthAssembly
Are you a student or young professional who wants to be a pioneer in your community, help youth have a voice at the global stage and represent the mission of The Youth Assembly? Then apply to become an Ambassador for the 2022 event!
#YA27
#YouthAssembly
It's not the
@UN
that's interesting, it's what you can do through the UN.
@salonetitihawa
and her colleagues talk opportunities for young people to engage with the platform to make a difference.
Today is International
#WomensDay
, and we're celebrating by recognizing the remarkable women activists around the world who are fighting for a better future for girls and women, and for humanity. Here are a few of our favorite female role models. Who are yours?
Exciting news –
#TheYouthAssembly
is going virtual! 👩💻👨💻🎉
Join us at the 26th Youth Assembly as we tackle how young people can help accelerate progress on the SDGs – wherever you are in the world 🌎🌍🌏
#YA26
#DecadeofYouthAction
Register today✍️
We are proud to introduce our most diverse group of finalists for the third edition of
#TheYouthAssembly
#ImpactChallenge
! Solutions and ideas coming from 🇵🇪 🇮🇳 🇵🇭 🇿🇼 🇳🇵 🇪🇨 🇳🇬 🇨🇴 🇱🇷 🌎
Winners will be announced tomorrow at the closing ceremony!
#YA24
#FriendshipGeneration
We are proud to work with & support the
@UN
for many years as part of the global civil society. As we celebrate
#UNDay
on 10/24, let's continue to be inspired by the values of the UN Charter "We the Peoples" as we work towards healing our planet & making it a better place for all
#YA23
delegates in the news! 📰
It's no surprise the young change-makers at the Assembly are capturing attention around the world. Making headlines and making change. 💪
Prof.
@JeffDSachs
talks about solution-oriented leadership that is centered around the Sustainable Development Goals, and what our youth can do to help!
#TheYouthAssembly
#YA22
From August 10-13, 2018, the 22nd Session of
#TheYouthAssembly
will bring together 900+ young leaders and changemakers from 100 countries to tackle groundbreaking solutions and foster real action for sustainable development.
#YA22
#TheYouthAssembly
#TheYouthAssembly
is not just your ordinary summit. It's...
A platform for youth voices ✔️
A lab for learning ✔️
An opportunity to pitch your ideas ✔️
A place to connect with the global community ✔️
Apply now:
Showcase your organization’s work, values and brand by becoming a Youth Assembly Program Partner. Submit your session proposal covering topics related to youth, global health, global citizenship, and digital cooperation and inclusion.
#YA27
#YouthAssembly
Today's engagement of youth will impact the future of our societies in tremendous ways. We are proud to be working w/ diverse organizations, groups & individuals for the 22nd Session of
#TheYouthAssembly
in service of our thriving youth network!
#YA22
Thank you for bringing this to our attention. It is important for us to address any disinformation and ensure that our applicants are well-informed before making the decision to apply for our event.
ℹ️ Please read:
Happy International
#YouthDay
! Now more than ever, it is important to mobilize all sectors of society to engage youth and support youth-led initiatives that advance the Sustainable Development Goals. Join us today and in the
#DecadeofYouthAction
!
We're extremely honored to have
#MoniqueColeman
speak at
#TheYouthAssembly
this August! During The International Year of Youth, Monique organized & funded a 6-month global tour to 24 countries & raised awareness about the most pressing issues facing today's youth.
@gimmemotalk
This week,
@DDiallo_ardn
will be sharing some insights from his decades of work fighting peace and sustainable development at the
@UN
,
@UNAIDS
, and now
@ARDNngo
. Please join us in welcoming him!
We're celebrating our 25th Session in NYC from Feb 14-16, 2020! Don't miss this life-changing opportunity to connect w/ peers & experts from various fields, develop global competence, and take the next step towards a better future. REGISTER NOW ✍️
#YA25
This is the kind of dialogue 💬 we need to carry out and support. Thank you,
@UN_PGA
!
“For any activity we embark on, we need to have the voices of
#youth
. And I want to speak with youth, not about youth” - H.E. Ms. María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés with
@UNDPINGO
@MaherNasserUN
The
@UN
SG
@antonioguterres
today announced 5 action areas for 2022:
- Control Pandemic
- Transformation of financial system
- Climate Emergency
- Sustainable Peace
- Inclusive Technology
@YouthAssembly
fully support the SG & have been educating/mobilizing youth in support of UN
.
@GretaThunberg
's call to action to world leaders at the
@UN
#ClimateAction
Summit:
"You are failing us. But young people are starting to understand your betrayal. The eyes of future generations are upon you. And if you choose to fail us, I say, we will never forgive you."
"You are what my generation was not, you are what all generations should be. You are the shapers of humanities. You are the voice of the future, and the future is here! Go and grab it!" -Karim Babay
#youthAssembly
#CocreateImpact
It's been one week since
#YA23
. As you travel back to your home communities, we hope you don't lose the energy that was concentrated here in New York last weekend, but instead continue to multiply it with each new connection you make.
#FriendshipGeneration
Thinking of joining us at
#YA25
in New York this February? In this snippet video, you'll get a sneak peek of what's to come! For the full clip, go to
@FriendshipAmbas
new YouTube channel: :
#TheYouthAssembly
From Aug 8-10, join hundreds of young leaders and change-makers from more than 90 countries as they take over D.C. and have their say on issues that matter to
#youth
and the
#world
. Will you be one of them? Late reg ends on July 31:
#YA24
#TheYouthAssembly
Tomorrow, 1,200 young leaders from 100 countries will come together to discuss innovative ways to solve the SDG's at the
#YouthAssembly
. Follow along with the discussions at home, and learn more about the speakers and specific agendas at .
Become an official speaker or host a session at The Youth Assembly in August 2022 in New York City. As our Program Partner, you'll be able to share your ideas with young leaders from over 100 countries. Submit your proposal by February 28, 2022.
#YA27
We're excited to welcome more than 1,000 delegates from different countries around the globe! Tell us which country you're representing at the
#YouthAssembly
!
#CocreateImpact
🌎 🌍 🌏
Our most heartfelt gratitude 🙏 to
@GermanyUN
ambassador HE Mr. Jürgen Schulz and climate activist and
@Earth_Uprising
founder
@AlexandriaV2005
for joining us tonight and inspiring delegates at the opening ceremony! What a great way to start off
#YA25
! ✨💫
Join us for the closing ceremony of the 24th Session of
#TheYouthAssembly
! We're thrilled to have
@AlexandriaV2005
as our keynote speaker for the night as well as announce our winners for the
#ImpactChallenge
. Going LIVE on Instagram in a few mins:
#YA24
How can
#youth
be involved in political action towards the
#SDGs
?
@unanca
&
@unausa
talks about the role of youth in politics & how they can navigate an often difficult & complicated field in order to enact change on a large scale
#TheYouthAssembly
#YA24
Happy International
#YouthDay
! Celebrate the power of youth by joining
#YA27
delegates live from the UNHQ at at 6.30 PM ET. The program features remarks from global leaders, a panel on intergenerational solidarity and a NYC Mayoral Proclamation.
#IYD2022
📸And we're live! Thank you to the Youth Assembly Advisory Council on leading a discussion on the priorities for youth, including Poverty, Quality education, Climate action, Peace & justice.
❓What issues concern you the most? Comment below!
#YA28
#AFSeffect
#youth
We're proud to be bringing key players in innovation and sustainability together in a meaningful dialogue with hundreds of young leaders next week!
See our
#YouthAssembly
program partners here 👉
Applications for the 23rd Youth Assembly are now open! Visit for your chance to join the world's most passionate young changemakers in New York City in February.
To conclude today's sessions,
#YA26Virtual
delegates met with fellow young leaders from around the world by joining a networking session led by leaders of our Global Action and Impact Network (GAIN). We look forward to another fruitful discussion tomorrow!
A sense of belonging can be a powerful force for young people to form a coalition around shared experiences or goals.
What does it mean to belong, and who do you belong to? Is it your family, your nation, your generation?