Youth Dialogue: Approaches to Education, Employment and Prevention of Radicalization Leading to Violent Extremism
30 May 2018; 10:00 am – 06:00 pm
ECOSOC Chamber, UN Headquarters, New York
“The future of humanity and of our planet lies in our hands. It lies also in the hands of today's younger generation who will pass the torch to future generations.” 2030 Agenda, paragraph 53
As part of his commitment to bring the United Nations closer to young people, the President of the General Assembly, H.E. Mr. Miroslav Lajčák will convene a Youth Dialogue on 30 May 2018.
The Youth Dialogue aims to listen to the ideas, needs and concerns of young people on bridging education and skills training with employment in the 21st century, as well as on the prevention of radicalization leading to violent extremism, in order to build a conversation between young people, ministers, permanent representatives, civil society representatives and others.
Listening to young people is the key component of the dialogue, and, it is equally important that Member States, high-level representatives, civil society organizations and other stakeholders be present in the room to listen and respond to contributions made.
The event further seeks to galvanize the efforts of many global alliances and initiatives that are empowering young people.
The President of the General Assembly is seeking input from young people through his website and online surveys to shape this event.
Concept Note:
The concept note for the Youth Dialogue is attached to this message and also available at the following link: https://www.un.org/pga/72/wp-content/uploads/sites/51/2018/03/Youth-Dialogue-8-March.pdf
Youth Survey:
Help the President of General Assembly shape the event by submitting your views through a short survey. (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXtInLV7gRhAOd7BbT35G8PUo8dH8z2YFKRHNikkUMsYHUPQ/viewform )
Additionally, at the request of the Office of the President of the General Assembly (OPGA), UN-NGLS is facilitating a process to identify stakeholders to speak during the "open mic" session, and for stakeholders to apply to attend this event as observers:
Apply here for the speaking roles or to attend as an observer:
http://bit.ly/30-May-PGA-Youth-Apply
UN-NGLS will facilitate a stakeholder Selection Committee for the evaluation and short-listing of the candidates for the speaking roles to be presented to OPGA for their consideration. The Committee will ensure regional and gender balance, and diversity of constituency and expertise in the overall set of candidates. The President of the General Assembly will make the final selection of the speakers for this event.
Apply here for the Stakeholder Selection Committee:
http://bit.ly/30-May-PGA-Youth-Apply-Selection-Committee
Application Deadlines:
April 20 - Apply to Speak or for the Selection Committee
May 6 - Apply to attend as an observer
More information about the Youth Dialogue is available here: