🌍✨ Over 2,000 young changemakers from more than 130 countries and 20 international organizations have flocked to Beijing for the 2024 World Youth Development Forum, which kicked off on Monday! 🎉
Coinciding with International Youth Day, the city is buzzing with excitement as over 500 young leaders and representatives gathered for the grand opening ceremony and plenary meeting. It's like the Olympics of youth empowerment! 🎊🔥
In a heartfelt video message, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed emphasized that youth are the driving force behind the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. She urged for greater support to empower young people worldwide. 🙌
\"All sectors of society must create spaces where you can take charge and make a difference for peaceful societies and robust democracies,\" Mohammed told the enthusiastic crowd. 🗣️💪
She highlighted the need for governments, international organizations, the private sector, and civil society to provide resources and platforms for youth voices to be heard. She also vowed that the UN Youth Office will collaborate globally to amplify these voices. 🌐🎤
And it's not all seminars and speeches! 🎒✈️ Our global squad will be hitting up awesome Chinese cities like Nanning and Hangzhou, diving into topics from eco-friendly living to the latest in tech trends. It's like the ultimate field trip, but on a whole new level! 😎🌿💻
With the inspiring theme \"Together for a Better Future,\" the event aims to pool the strength of youth in implementing the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Global Development Initiative. 🌟🤝
Co-hosted by the All-China Youth Federation, United Nations in China, and the organizing committee of the forum, this second edition promises to be a cornerstone for global youth collaboration. The first forum was held back in 2022, setting the stage for even greater impact this year. 📅✨
Stay tuned as young leaders from around the world come together to shape a brighter, more sustainable future for all! 🚀🌈
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