Source: United Nations (video statements)
Achieving gender equality is foundational to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, and underscore that youth are not just future leaders, but current architects of a more inclusive global society. As the world faces pushback on women’s rights, this session will highlight how young advocates and activists are using digital innovation and grassroots organizing to dismantle gender-based violence and economic inequality.
Moderator
Aishworya Shrestha, Young Leader for SDGs, UN Youth Office
SPEAKERS
Hanna Mulugeta Melaku, Youth Reference Group
Yasmine Aburaya, Founder of Your Voice Initiative and Youth Leader in Gender Equality and Civic Engagement