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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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.