Over the past week, more than 100 Asia-Pacific youth passionate about making positive changes in their communities have been sharing their experiences and learning how to engage with media to further their efforts.The young people were participating in the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Youth Training on Media and Civic Participation, which ended today in Bali.The youngsters selected for the training, which ran from 21-25 August, were chosen for their efforts to build a culture of peace in their communitie

GCED forumThese three questions were at the core of what was explored at the 'Step up to the World: Tūmāia ki te ao' forum on Global Citizenship Education.Held over three days in mid-September in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, the event was hosted by the Centres of Asia-Pacific Excellence.The forum stimulated discussion and connection, with a line-up of influential speakers including the Hon Nanaia Mahuta and Chlöe Swarbrick MP, as well as rousing panel discussions, and engaging works

This report aims to broaden understanding of the multitude of institutional and sociocultural barriers youth face in realizing their potential. It uses findings revealed by a primary research project in six countries in the Asia-Pacific region covering over 10,000 youth aged 18-24, and providing a unique wealth of information from youth talking first-hand about their situation, concerns and hopes. Motivated by requests of ESCAP member States, the report aims to provide insight into the most pres

Commemorating International Youth Day (IYD) and its 2022 theme, ‘Intergenerational Solidarity: Creating a World for All’, UNESCO and its dynamic youth partners are advocating for intergenerational solidarity and meaningful youth engagement in recovering and transforming quality education which is inclusive of all in the post-pandemic era.International Youth Day is commemorated every 12 August worldwide to recognize youth voices and achievements through various platforms. Fostering intergenerat

In 2014, the United Nations General Assembly declared 15 July as World Youth Skills Day, to celebrate the strategic importance of equipping young people with skills for employment, decent work and entrepreneurship.The theme for World Youth Skills Day 2023 is Skilling teachers, trainers and youth for a transformative future. It highlights the essential role that teachers, trainers and other educators play in providing skills for youth to transition to the labour market and to actively engage in t