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Aug 12, 2021 · Most immediately, they are calling for the international community to safeguard vaccine equity to respond to COVID-19 and prevent future health crises. Young people are rallying behind a global wealth tax to help finance more resilient safety nets and to manage the alarming surge in wealth inequality.
According to the World Youth Report (2020), there are 1.2 billion young people aged 15 to 24 years, accounting for 16 per cent of the global population. Youth is a priority group for UNESCO.
Why are young people critical to the recovery? 15% of the world’s population – some 1.2 billion people – are aged between 15 and 29. The world gets ever younger, with 10 billion more people yet to be born in this century.
Young people have long stood at the forefront of calls for peace, justice and equity. They have an internationally recognized right to be heard on matters that affect them. That’s why UNICEF engages more young people on global issues than any child rights organization on the planet.
Learn about the situation, rights and potential of young people around the world, as well as the UN's youth agenda and initiatives. Find out how the UN engages with youth on issues such as climate action, peace and security, and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Jan 31, 2023 · Today the world is home to the largest generation of young people in history – 1.2 billion people i. Close to 90 per cent of the world’s youth live in developing countries, where they constitute a high proportion of the population.
The Report examines the complex challenges facing 1.2 billion young people aged 15 to 24 years, such as education, employment, poverty, inequality, and migration. It also highlights the role of youth in sustainable development and the need for evidence-based policies and data.
