UN Expert to Study Right to Education in the U.S.
UN Expert to Study Right to Education in the U.S. The Special Rapporteur will focus on academic freedoms in educational institutions at all levels and the issue of safety in schools. UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Education Farida…
UN Human Rights Office Invites Youth to Participate in a Survey
UN Human Rights Office Invites Youth to Participate in a Survey This anonymous survey is open to anyone, but mainly targets young people between the ages of 18 and 30. As the world commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Universal…
UN Human Rights Youth Advisory Board Launched
A newly launched UN Human Rights Youth Advisory Board aims to empower and mobilize young people to stand up for their human rights. “The establishment of the Youth Advisory Board marks the first such initiative by UN Human Rights at…
UN Calling on Young Leaders to Achieve SDGs
The Office of the UN Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth is looking for the next generation of Young Leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). On a biennial basis, 17 outstanding young leaders from across various sectors are recognized for their…
UN Chief to Convene Transforming Education Summit
The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has announced he will convene a summit on Transforming Education in September 2022. The summit is proposed in ‘Our Common Agenda,’ as part of the focus on better representing young people and future generations. Earlier,…
Over 17,000 Children Participate in Kids for Human Rights Contest
Kids for Human Rights Contest More than 17,000 children from around the globe have drawn pictures depicting their passion for human rights in an international art competition honoring the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. These children…
UN Alliance Invites Applications for Youth Solidarity Fund
The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) is inviting youth-led organizations to apply for the Youth Solidarity Fund (YSF). The Call is open to organizations from select countries whose work seeks to foster peaceful and inclusive societies through improved understanding…
IMAX Challenges Student Filmmakers to Create Documentaries
Entertainment company IMAX Corporation launched Tuesday the first component of its “In Focus” program to showcase the work of young filmmakers and encourage them to create content that inspires audiences to improve the planet. Specifically, IMAX has tasked student filmmakers…
























