YOUTHCAN! - 2 July 2024

Launch of YouthCan! Facts and Figures at the UN High-Level Political Forum 2024

SOS Children’s Villages is excited to announce its participation at the United Nations High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) from 10 to 17 July 2024. The highlight of our engagement will be the launch of the YouthCan! Facts and Figures report, a significant milestone showcasing our efforts to equip young people with the confidence and skills they need to succeed in the world of work or business. This side event will take place on 16 July, soon after the World Youth Skills Day, and it will be supported by DHL Group, the Permanent Mission of Germany to the UN and the International Labour Organization (ILO).

The YouthCan! delegation includes young members of the YouthCan! Youth Advisory Board from Brazil and Indonesia, partners from DHL Group and representatives from SOS Children’s Villages Mexico, as well as SOS Children’s Villages International.

 

HLPF 2024: Reinforcing the 2030 Agenda and eradicating poverty

This year’s HLPF theme will focus on "Reinforcing the 2030 Agenda and eradicating poverty in times of multiple crises: the effective delivery of sustainable, resilient, and innovative solutions.” The forum will review several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in-depth, including No Poverty (SDG 1), Zero Hunger (SDG 2), Climate Action (SDG 13), Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions (SDG 16), and Partnerships for the Goals (SDG 17). The multi-stakeholder partnership YouthCan! Is a good example of SDG 17 put in practice, and how this key SDG is instrumental in achieving others, such as SDG 8 or SDG 10.

 

Programme

The hybrid side-event “Partnerships that work”, co-sponsored by the Permanent Mission of Germany to the UN, DHL Group and the ILO will mark the launch of the YouthCan! Facts and Figures report during a panel discussion, where young people, DHL Group, experts, and SOS Children’s Villages will exchange on how multi-stakeholder partnerships can contribute to youth skills and the SDGs. Additionally, throughout the week, the delegation will engage in bilateral meetings with key stakeholders, will participate in various sessions of HLPF, and will join World Youth Skills Day.

 

Registration

The participation of SOS Children’s Villages at the HLPF 2024 and the launch of the YouthCan! Facts and Figures report mark a pivotal moment in our ongoing efforts to empower youth globally. We look forward to engaging with international stakeholders, sharing our insights, and continuing our mission to equip young people with the confidence and skills they need to thrive in an ever-changing world.

 

REGISTER HERE

 

In case you have any questions, contact Nilay Tuncok, Advocacy Advisor at SOS Children’s Villages International at nilay.tuncok@sos-kd.org

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