Sheba George, Global Development Policy Consultant
“Empowering youth leadership in sustainable development is a strategic investment into the future of our planet and its people“ Sheba…
Speakers
The Youth Assembly speakers have always included young changemakers, UN leaders and senior staff, celebrities, and other luminaries from civil society and the private sector. At the 2023 Youth Assembly these notable speakers will address the theme “Breakthrough to a Better Future.”
Ronelle King, Life In Leggings
“Young people play a vital role in advancing the SDGs. The importance of investing in youth as agents of change…
Miguel Ortega, YouthSpain
“Solutions to today’s problems must come out of the till. Understanding how climate finance works in a coherent way can…
Jevanic Henry, UNSG Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change
“Climate action with young people at the heart of the development agenda, driving solutions, is essential and gives hope for…
Kendra-Lee Elizabeth Heney, Global Schools Program
“I am so excited to attend the Youth Assembly again this year and represent the great work on the UN…
Martin Dietrich Brauch, Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment
Martin Dietrich Brauch is a Lead Researcher at the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment. He leads economic and legal research,…
Ulrich Voss, AFS Intercultural Programs
A native of Germany, Ulrich has studied, lived and worked in the USA, France, Switzerland and Kenya. He runs a…
Dana Podmolikova, United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)
“Youth are capable and ready to assume a bigger share of responsibilities to shape the world and create narratives of…
Hilary Taft, USAID
“The world is changing rapidly – socially, technologically, and economically. As we young people learn and strengthen our resilience to…