UN in Tajikistan hosts Youth Watch Party of the Summit of the Future Youth Action Day

Ms. Parvathy Ramaswami, UN Resident Coordinator greeted the young people and mentioned that the Summit of the Future, is an opportunity to agree on multilateral solutions for a better tomorrow, strengthening global governance for the present and future generations. It allows representatives of all groups, including young people, to gather and raise their voices.

Ms. Ramaswami stressed the crucial role of youth in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), both globally and specifically in Tajikistan, where approximately 70% of the population is under 30 years. As the leaders of tomorrow, young people bring fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, and a passion for change that are essential in tackling pressing issues like climate change and social inequality.

Ms. Ramaswami thanked the young people on Tajikistan for their commitment and encouraged them to work hand-in-hand with the UN, the government and their communities towards achieving the SDGs and leaving a legacy for our future generations.

Young people gathered for this occasion, viewed one of the videos from the Youth Action Days that preceded the Summit of the Future titled "Empowering Youth for Sustainable Futures: Inter-generational Responsibility and Skills for a Just Transition". In the discussions that followed, the participants explored how education can be transformed across their society to build the green skills and green jobs to deliver a just and sustainable transition.

The Summit of the Future brought world leaders together to forge a new international consensus on how we deliver a better present and safeguard the future. World leaders convened at the United Nations from 21-23 September 2024 to adopt the Pact for the Future, which will include a Global Digital Compact and a Declaration on Future Generations as annexes.