YOUNG ACTIVISTS SUMMIT

A global youth platform

About YAS

The Young Activists Summit (YAS) is a global platform that empowers  young change-makers defending human rights and the environment. The 2025 Young Activists Summit ‘From Hashtag to Action’ was held on 20 November at the United Nations in Geneva (Switzerland) and online.

#YAS25 Laureates & Moderator © Young Activists Summit/Antoine Tardy

Browse Activists

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

Rena Kawasaki

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Japan
Environment and climate
Inclusion

Titouan Bernicot

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French Polynesia
Environment and climate

Pashtana Durrani

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Afghanistan
Women's rights
Education

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.