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’ will be held on 19 November 2024 at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland and online.

Browse Activists

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

Roshni Perween

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India
Women's rights
Child rights

Sebastian Benfeld

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Chile
Climate

Shanley Clemot McLaren

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France
Women's rights
Inclusion

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.