Olga Tsaplina, Author at UN-Habitat Youth

World Cities Day from the Urban Youth Perspective: A Glimpse into the Future of Sustainable Cities

November 13, 2023

Sustainable policies and urban planning create green jobs and opportunities for the youth, enable digital connectivity and advance gender equality. António Guterres UN Secretary-General Read the full statement of the Youth Advisory Board on the occasion of the World Cities Day 2023 here. Revisiting Urban Agenda in Istanbul World Cities Day 2023, held in Üsküdar,

Statement of Youth Advisory Board on the World Cities Day 2023: Urban Youth Engagement in Achieving the SDGs by 2030

November 1, 2023

31 October 2023, Istanbul. – A statement of the UN-Habitat Youth Advisory Board on the occasion of the World Cities Day 2023: Here, at UN-Habitat World Cities Day in Üsküdar, Türkiye, we, the members of the Youth Advisory Board, want to underscore our belief in the significance of youth involvement in shaping a sustainable and

Call for Submissions: Assessing the Impact of Youth Engagement in Designing Public Spaces

September 18, 2023

18 September 2023, Nairobi. – Are you passionate about public spaces, youth engagement, and urban health and wellbeing? Are you under the age of 32 and do you have insights, research, or personal stories to share about the transformative power of youth involvement in shaping public spaces? If so, we invite you to contribute to

Empowering Tomorrow Today: A Visionary Journey of Youth Towards Sustainable Change

September 15, 2023

15 September 2023, New York. – Co-Creating the Future: Youth-led Localization of the SDGs conference took place at the United Nations Headquarters as a lead up to the UN General Assembly SDG Summit. The conference focused on harnessing the power of youth and digital innovation to advance the SDGs. The conference aims to showcase innovative

Young Researchers’ Messages on Urban Health at the UIA World Congress of Architects 2023 Side Event

June 21, 2023

UN-Habitat is committed to advancing the health and wellbeing of cities and communities through it is operational and normative work. Maimunah Mohd Sharif UN-Habitat’s Executive Direction 21 June 2023, Nairobi. – The UIA World Congress of Architects 2023 in Copenhagen is just around the corner, and we are thrilled to invite attendees to join our

Advancing the Youth, Peace, and Security Agenda: Local Action, Regional Efforts and Global Collaboration

June 20, 2023

11 June 2023, Nairobi. – On June 7, 2023, the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) held its annual meeting on Youth, Peace, and Security (YPS). This gathering focused on regional efforts to advance the YPS agenda and the interconnectedness between international, regional, national, and local initiatives. The support of local governments is crucial for the

Gwendolyn Myers, Youth Advisory Board member, giving closing statement for children and youth at UN-Habitat Assembly 2023

UN-Habitat Interim Youth Advisory Board Addresses the UN-Habitat Assembly at The Closing Plenary Session

June 20, 2023

9 June 2023, Nairobi. – In a powerful address to the second session of the UN-Habitat Assembly, two members of the UN-Habitat Youth Advisory Board, Gwendolyn Myers and Leah Namugerwa, representing the voices of youth organizations from around the world, expressed their determination to work towards a sustainable urban future that includes the meaningful inclusion

Building Peace and Engaging Youth in City Planning through Minecraft: Case of Kosovo

June 16, 2023

16 June 2023, Nairobi. – City planning plays a crucial role in shaping the quality of life and fostering social cohesion within communities. In Kosovo, a region scarred by conflict and poverty, engaging youth in the process of city planning has emerged as a transformative initiative. Leveraging the power of Minecraft, a popular video game,

UN-Habitat Deputy Executive Director Reaffirms That Youth is a Priority

June 13, 2023

7 June 2023, Nairobi. – The Youth Caucus participants at United Nations Habitat Assembly witnessed an inspiring speech by Michal Mlynar, the Deputy Executive Director of UN-Habitat. Given on the 6th of June 2023, Mr. Mlynar’s speech at the Youth Caucus highlighted the crucial role of youth in the implementation of the New Urban Agenda

Uniting Across Generations for a Better Urban Future: Introducing UN-Habitat Youth Advisory Board

June 12, 2023

10 June 2023, Nairobi. – The UN-Habitat Youth Advisory Board (YAB) will play a vital role in advancing the inclusive achievement of the New Urban Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Comprising 18 advisors, the YAB provides strategic advice, advocates for youth participation, and strengthens youth-led initiatives within UN-Habitat and its partner networks. The

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