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It was a pleasure and an eye-opener to preside over the #ECOSOCYouth Forum during the past three days. I would like to thank the Vice-Presidents of ECOSOC Bureau, the Ambassadors of Armenia and the Dominican Republic, for their support in chairing several sessions of the Forum.

Pleased to join the #ECOSOCYouth Forum Ministerial Lunch today. As emphasized, “We meet at a critical moment. With the 2030 deadline approaching, we must take stock of what has been accomplished and what remains unfinished while also preparing for the road ahead.” It was especi

Participated in the Meeting of the Group of Friends of VNRs today at the Permanent Mission of the Philippines to the United Nations. “The VNRs are a central pillar of this effort - not only as reports, but as tools for course correction. Not only as national exercises - but as p

Pleased to participate in the Ministerial Breakfast on Youth Movements and Meaningful Youth Participation at UNHQ. Nearly half of the world’s population is under the age of 30, and young people are organizing – on the streets, in communities and across digital spaces – shaping n

🤝 Behind every solution is a partnership that made it possible. Young people at the @UNECOSOC Youth Forum are exploring how partnerships and shared action can open doors to decent jobs and lasting opportunities. ➡️ ecosoc.un.org/en/what-we-do/ecosoc-youth-f...

Youth are essential to building a fairer, more sustainable world. This week, young activists & advocates from across the globe are at UNHQ for the #ECOSOCYouth Forum - sharing their views & shaping solutions for a better future for all. #GlobalGoals #SDGs #2030Agenda e

Today it was an important opportunity to participate in the Africa Regional Session of the #ECOSOCYouth Forum. Africa is the youngest continent in the world, with nearly 60 per cent of its population under the age of 25. Each year, 10 to 12 million young Africans enter the labo

Today I participated in a meaningful exchange with UN Youth Delegates from 21 Member States, who bring energy, commitment, and valuable experience and perspectives that are essential to the work of the United Nations. Young people are not simply beneficiaries of development eff

It was encouraging to meet with the @unfoundation Next Generation Fellows, recognizing their active contributions to shaping global agendas and connecting multilateral processes with the realities of young people on the ground. Rebuilding trust in multilateralism requires insti

Young people aren’t just the future, they’re leading today. At the #ECOSOCYouth Forum 2026, global youth voices are driving solutions on climate, inequality, and innovation. news.un.org/en/story/2026/04/1167306

🤝 Welcome to the ECOSOC Youth Forum, UN Youth Delegates! Youth Delegates champion young voices by speaking up on key issues and sharing inputs to their delegations that shape global decisions. 🌍 Learn more: social.desa.un.org/issues/youth/un-youth-d...

Day 2 of the @UNECOSOC Youth Forum and the momentum is only building! 💬 From powerful addresses to the conversations in between — this is what global youth engagement looks like. #ECOSOCYouth

Pleased to meet today with Mr. Seamus Boland, President of the European Economic and Social Committee. We focused our discussions on advancing poverty eradication, safeguarding democracy, and sustainable development. We reaffirmed our shared commitment to supporting vulnerable g

Had a productive monthly meeting today with HE. Ms. Annalena Baerbock, President of the General Assembly (@UN_PGA), focusing on strengthening collaboration across UN principal organs and advancing coherence, effectiveness, and accountability. We reaffirmed our commitment to adva

I was delighted today to host the 2026 ECOSOC Youth Forum and meet young people coming from around the world. I stressed that: “We gather at a moment of profound global challenges. Amid these challenges, young people stand not only as those most affected, but also as indispensab

The ECOSOC Youth Forum is officially underway! 🌟 From 14-16 April, young innovators are tackling today's toughest issues, with inclusion at the heart of it all. ➡️ Get involved: ecosoc.un.org/en/what-we-do/ecosoc-youth-f... #