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Adolescent development and youth participation

Evaluating engagement and development outcomes for adolescents and young people across programming.

At United Nations Headquarters in New York, UNICEF Youth Advocate Sofia Dasser, Education Advocate from the United States, uses a megaphone as a prop during a portrait session at the General Assembly visitor’s entrance plaza while attending the opening session of the Summit of the Future Action Days. — UNICEF/UNI647843/Znidarcic

We evaluate how programs involve adolescents and address their unique needs in areas such as health, education, protection, and civic engagement. Evaluations explore participation mechanisms, outcomes, and long-term developmental impacts.

By generating evidence on what works for and with young people, we inform strategies that promote meaningful participation, support positive development, and ensure that youth perspectives shape decisions that affect their lives.