The World Needs Youth Leadership More Than Ever
The world faces urgent challenges—from climate change and inequality to political unrest and economic instability. Youth are vital drivers of change, yet they often lack access to platforms where their voices can influence global decision-making.
The Global Youth Summit for Change (GYSC), hosted by the Youth Center for Dialogue and Peace (YCDP), seeks to bridge this gap by uniting young leaders, activists, and innovators for meaningful dialogue, collaboration, and action. Held in Geneva, Switzerland, a center of international diplomacy, the summit will gather over 100 youth and experts to co-create solutions for peace, sustainability, and social justice.
What Awaits You in Geneva
UNITAR and the Youth Centre for Development and Peace (YCDP) invite you to the Global Youth Summit for Change—a global gathering to empower young leaders to take action on today’s pressing challenges. Connect, learn, and lead alongside peers from around the world.
What to Expect:
- Inspiring Keynotes
Insights from world leaders, Nobel laureates, and youth changemakers. - Expert Panels
Discussions on global issues and innovative solutions. - Interactive Workshops
Skill-building in leadership, advocacy, and project management. - Networking & Mentorship
Meet peers and mentors to grow your impact. - Youth-led Action Plans
Co-create initiatives to implement in your community. - Cultural Exchange
Celebrate diversity through performances and shared experiences.
Focus Areas of the Summit
Climate Action & Sustainability
Youth-led initiatives for environmental sustainability, renewable energy, and climate advocacy.
Peacebuilding & Conflict Resolution
Promoting dialogue, reconciliation, and collaborative approaches to addressing conflicts and building sustainable peace.
Digital Innovation & Social Entrepreneurship
Harnessing technology and entrepreneurial approaches to create scalable solutions for social and environmental challenges.
Human Rights & Social Justice
Advancing equality, dignity, and justice for all through advocacy, education, and community-based initiatives.
Global Governance & Policy Advocacy
Advancing equality, dignity, and justice for all through advocacy, education, and community-based initiatives.
Participants
Our programme welcomes young leaders aged 18–35, including emerging and established changemakers, activists, policymakers, social entrepreneurs, and members of NGOs and youth organizations. We also invite students, researchers, and representatives from international organizations who are committed to driving positive social change, influencing policy, and developing innovative, sustainable solutions to global challenges.
UNITAR
YCDP
Registration
To register, please follow the steps below:
- Click the registration link below: This will redirect you to our partner’s official registration page.
- Click on “Register Now.”
- Step 1: Fill in your personal information as requested.
- Step 2: Select your preferred participation package.
- Step 3: Answer two brief questions to share your motivation for joining the programme.
- Submit your application.
Once your registration is submitted, our team will review your request and contact you with the next steps.
Click here: 28 – 31 August – Geneva, Switzerland