UN General Assembly
2025

Today's youth want to be directly connected to their representatives, from the local to the national level, through online and offline forums, surveys, and campaigns. They demand greater opportunities for leadership, skills development, and digital literacy. They call for accountability in this process, with regular progress reports and continuous dialogue. Above all, they insist that the process be inclusive, with equal space for women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and marginalized groups. This year is especially significant for youth policy, as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the World Programme of Action for Youth. It is not only a moment to address the challenges of today's young people, but also to anticipate the crisis they will face tomorrow and to begin shaping the solutions. In this fast-changing technological era, one of our deepest concerns is the widening digital divide facing youth in the developing world. Quantum computing, artificial intelligence, large language models, modern communication systems, these must not be biased, and their benefits must be shared fairly with all.