The first edition of the Young Activists Summit was held on Human Rights Day at the United Nations in Geneva in December 2019. #YAS19 shone a spotlight on world-renowned young female activists, including our guest of honour Nobel Peace Prize laureate Nadia Murad. Over 8.2 million people were reached across the world on that occasion.

At a critical time for our planet and humanity, the second edition – to be held on World Children’s Day (20 November 2020) at the Maison de la Paix (Geneva), Nairobi and online – will focus on the theme “The world we want, time for change“. 

The coronavirus crisis had seismic implications for populations & economies, and highlighted our current systems’ inconsistencies. But this massive disruption could provide a gateway towards a more sustainable, peaceful and inclusive future.

#YAS20 intends to foster a unique dialogue across generations to design and shape a world which is enabling for both today’s and tomorrow’s generations.