YOUNG ACTIVISTS SUMMIT

A global youth platform

About YAS

The Young Activists Summit (YAS) is a global platform that empowers and supports young change-makers defending human rights and/or protecting the environment. The 2024 Young Activists Summit ‘Go far, go together’ was held on 19 November 2024 at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland and online.

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Watch the Summit again!

The 2024 Young Activists Summit was held on 19 November at the United Nations in Geneva and online! 22,000 people registered from 171 countries. You can watch the event again in English, Bengali, French, and Spanish.

Browse Activists

Check out the amazing young Activists who have been honoured so far!

Jose Quisocala

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Peru
Climate
Education

Fiona Amony

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Uganda
Women's rights

Alexandra Cerezo

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Guatemala
Climate

YAS is co-led by dev.tv, the United Nations Office at Geneva, Swiss TV (Radio Télévision Suisse), and the Graduate Institute.

Our partners contribute to empowering our young Laureates, amplifying their voices worldwide, and building a community of dedicated young people advancing human rights and the environment.