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.
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Apply to become a #YAS26 Laureate or nominate a young activist whose work deserves recognition!
Candidates must be 30 years old or younger and demonstrate clear, concrete impact in their community or on the environment.
Before submitting, we encourage you to review the FAQs on the event page and download the checklist to make sure you have everything you need.
Before submitting, we encourage you to review the FAQs on the event page and download the checklist to make sure you have everything you need.
Browse Activists
Check out the amazing young Activists who have been honoured so far!
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.
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