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 2026 Young Activists Summit ‘Standing Up for What’s Right’ will take place on 17 December at the United Nations in Geneva (Switzerland) and online.
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#YAS26 Laureates will be announced soon!
Stay tuned for the #YAS26 Laureates announcement and subscribe to our newsletter for updates on when registration opens to join the Summit online.
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Check out the amazing young Activists who have been honoured so far!
YAS is co-led by Platform D (formerly dev.tv), the United Nations Office at Geneva, InTent, and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).
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.
