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At the Crossroads of Climate Justice: My COP29 Experience
COP29 was a defining moment for both climate action and diplomacy. As a first-time attendee, I realised that no number of preparatory readings or chats with colleagues who had attended COPs, could prepare me for this life-altering experience. Over two weeks in Baku, Azerbaijan, a lot happened. From international m...
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Children at the table: A success or a grand failure?
I attended a session at this year’s COP, in Baku, which focused on children and young people. The room overflowed with people—children, youth, and adults of all ages- who were gathered at the Baku stadium, concerned about the future of humanity. The generations to come will live on a planet that feels increasingl...
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Are We Missing the Point?
In the hustle and bustle of COP29, you’d find everyone—from celebrities to celebrated academics, composed world leaders to impassioned tribal leaders, crafty businessmen to sly lobbyists—walking right beside you. Power walking from one side event to the next. Amidst the chaos, I wondered: does anyone else question...
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Young Maldivians urge governments to protect children from devastating impacts of climate change
MALE, , Maldives, 10 October 2024 , – In a resounding call to governments globally, 26 young people from Maldives urged decision-makers to increase efforts to protect children from the devastating impacts of climate change at a COP 29 event in Male today. Maldives is one of the world's lowest-lying countries, with...
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Creating a liveable future: Why we need young people. Now and Always.
Being an activist is not a choice for me. It’s a responsibility. I can't choose not to be vocal when people are suffering. I’m on a journey to change the status quo. A status quo where the most vulnerable in the world are paying the heaviest price for climate catastrophes. Growing up in Bangladesh, I’ve always won...
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8 reasons to have hope in 2023
2022 was full of ups and downs. Millions of children in South Asia were hit with disasters and tragedy. But there were also moments of progress, triumph and change. Here are 8 reasons why we’re hopeful for the year ahead. , 1. Health worker heroes showed the world what is possible, volunteer health worker volunte...
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Meet Our Youth Content Creators!
Seven very different young people. From seven countries in South Asia. All passionate about one thing – using their voices to build a better world for children and young people. Over the last three months they’ve been working with UNICEF South Asia to shine a light on the biggest issues children and young people ...
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Youth Centre
Are you a young person who wants to bring positive change to your community? There are thousands of young people out there doing just that! Check out their inspiring stories, experiences and artwork below. We're always looking for your voices and your content. Keep an eye out on our online community and social med...
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Child Survival Learning crisis Mental Health Water and Climate Responding to humanitarian crisis COVID-19, Child Survival, Meet Humaira, the team lead of the mobile health and nutrition team in Mohammadia village, Afghanistan. She visits the village once a week to provide children and women with essential health services that they would otherwise have to travel long distances for. Krishanthi is 2 years old and is suffering from severe acute...
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When young people lead, and adults follow!
It was a warm October afternoon, summer slowly giving way to winter, with light but ill-timed rain falling outside our windows. Our teams were frenziedly working behind the scenes, hosting a conversation with young people from across South Asia with the support of 6 language and sign language interpreters. Some of...
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Young life in Afghanistan
In July, I completed my final high school exams and was looking forward to attending Kabul University to study psychology. I was getting ready to enter a new phase in my life - complete my higher education, make my parents proud and build the life I had always wanted. Then, on August 15 this year, everything chang...
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Empowering Adolescents and Youth in Pakistan as Partners in Innovation for Development
This document is a unique UN inter-agency investment case developed in collaboration with selected adolescents and young people, governments, civil society organizations and the private sector on making a case for investing in adolescent and youth wellbeing. It places the capabilities and aspirations of adolescent...