The Young Activists Summit seeks to empower young change-makers advancing sustainability or human rights, and helps them achieve concrete results through visibility, networking, training, and fundraising. Every year, the Summit honours a lineup of young activists from all around the world and their outstanding achievements.
This year #YAS25 will showcase five inspiring individuals, aged between 19 and 30, whose impactful actions are shaping communities around the globe:
Aminata Savané, 25, Ivory Coast - Digital Inclusion & Safety
Dev Karan, 17, India - Water Conservation & Community Engagement
Marina El Khawand, 24, Lebanon - Digital Innovation for Accessible Healthcare
Salvino Oliveira, 27, Brazil - Favela Youth Education & Access to Technology
Rena Kawasaki, 20, Japan - Youth Participation & Environmental Action
With rising digital threats, this year’s edition, carrying the theme “From Hashtag to Action”, showcases how youth are using technology, AI, and social media ethically to advance
equality, inclusion, and sustainability.
#YAS25 will be streamed live in English, Hindi, Portuguese, Arabic, French and Japanese.
The Summit can be watched online on YAS website and UN Webcast in English, Arabic, French, and Spanish.
The Summit is organized by the United Nations Office at Geneva, the NGO dev.tv, Radio Télévision Suisse (RTS), and the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies.
The Young Activists Summit in 2 minutes
The Young Activists Summit seeks to empower young change-makers advancing sustainability or human rights, and helps them achieve concrete results through visibility, networking, training, and fundraising. Every year, the Summit honours a lineup of young activists from all around the world and their outstanding achievements.
Co-organized by the NGO dev.tv, the United Nations Office at Geneva, Radio Télévision Suisse (RTS), its Genève Vision label, and the Graduate Institute, the Summit provides laureates with a unique platform to raise awareness of their causes among youth and decision-makers. By bringing together young citizens from all around the world, the Summit aims at reinforcing peace, cultural tolerance, and international cooperation.
More info: www.youngactivistssummit.org
The Young Activists Summit in 2 minutes
Watch the #YAS24 edition here
In 2024, the sixth Young Activists Summit (#YAS24) showcased five individuals aged between 14 and 29 and the remarkable impact of their actions throughout the world.
Last year’s edition, carrying the theme “Go Far, Go Together”, celebrated the power of collective action. The 2024 Laureates have found concrete ways to advance climate action and build resilience within their communities.
• Marley Dias, 19, USA – Black representation in the media
• Sohanur Rahman, 27, Bangladesh – Democracy & Climate action
• Shanley Clémot McLaren, 25, France - Cybersexism
• Alvaro Quiroz, 25, Mexico – Helping the homeless
• Cynthia Houniuhi, 30, Solomon Islands – Climate change & human rights