Meaningful youth participation is an intentional process of recognizing, nurturing and valuing young people’s vital contributions as agents of positive change. Join KIDsforSDGs and Learning Planet Institute to co-design new effective and sustainable models to achieve this mission.
Areas of Innovation:
– Inclusive partnerships
– Intergenerational collaboration
– Sustained engagement
– Accountability and feedback
– Economic empowerment
Meaningful youth participation is inherently context specific. While there is no universal formula, following best practices and achieving minimum standards is critical in order to avoid tokenism and “youth washing.”
The 81st session of the UN General Assembly (#UNGA81) will open on Tuesday, 8 September 2026. The first day of the high-level General Debate will be Tuesday, 22 September 2026. Join us in New York!
