International Youth Day
August 12
Digital technologies such as mobile devices, services, and artificial intelligence are instrumental in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Data generated from digital interactions supports evidence-based decision-making. With profound impact across economic, social and environmental dimensions, digital technologies and data contribute to at least 70% of the 169 SDG targets while potentially reducing the cost of achieving these goals by up to USD 55 trillion. Young people are leading the charge in digital adoption and innovation, with three-quarters of those aged 15 to 24 using the internet in 2022, a rate higher than other age groups. However, disparities persist, particularly in low-income countries and among young women, who often have less access to the internet and digital skills compared to their male counterparts.
December 10, 2023
The Human Rights 75 Youth declaration vision is to build a world in which human beings shall enjoy freedom from fear and want.; a world where human rights are not an abstract aspiration but an everyday obligation that must be upheld; a world without discrimination, where diversity is embraced, and everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources; a world where human dignity, human rights, and the planet is not sacrificed for the profit of a few in power.
In the lead-up to the SDG Summit in September 2023, marking the halfway point for implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, it is important to recognize how the green transition is directly linked to green jobs for young people. According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), a green transition will result in the creation of 8.4 million jobs for young people by 2030. Despite the growing recognition of the relevance of green skills, the available evidence suggests a shortage of such skills among young people. The skills gap represents an obstacle for young people to participate in a world of work that is shifting towards a green economy. If current trends persist, by 2030 more than 60% of young people may lack the skills required to thrive in the green economy.