SDG Media Zone ¨C ECOSOC Youth Forum 2026
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Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Department of Global Communications held the 2026 ECOSOC Youth Forum from 14-16 April and discussed about the transformation and solutions needed to accelerate action on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
As a global platform for dialogue, the ECOSOC Youth Forum brought together young people, Member States, the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ system, and other partners to exchange ideas, showcase innovative solutions, and strengthen youth engagement in accelerating progress on the SDGs.
The SDG Media Zone extended the discussions beyond the policy space and into the public sphere through impactful interviews and conversations on issues that matter to people everywhere.
Videos
14 - 16 April 2026 | ECOSOC Youth Forum
Why Youth Mental Health Matters
Moderator:
Ant¨®nio Pedro Tavares Pinho, People Next Generation Fellow, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Foundation
Speakers:
- Nattanicha Kattiyavara, Youth Reference Group
- Maria Barreneche, Youth Advocacy & Well-being International Specialist, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Youth Office
Addressing the Youth Unemployment Crisis
Moderator:
Bora Kamwanya, Vice-President, Pan African Youth Union
Speakers:
- Puneet Singh Singhal, Co-founder of Billion Strong and member of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Youth Office Reference Group
- Lindsey Huahuamullo, Founder of ImpactaYA and member of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Youth Office Reference Group
Shaping Africa¡¯s Climate Future
Moderator:
Damon Hamman, Graduate Student, New York University, Centre for Global Affairs.
Speakers:
- Eugenia Boateng, Founder and Executive Director of African Diaspora Youth Hub, FABA (For Africa, By Africa) Institute
- Jabri Ibrahim, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Secretary-General¡¯s Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change
- Sibusiso Mazomba, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Secretary-General¡¯s Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change
Young People as Drivers of Gender Equality
Moderator:
Aishworya Shrestha, Young Leader for SDGs, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Youth Office
Speakers:
- Hanna Mulugeta Melaku, Youth Reference Group
- Yasmine Aburaya, Founder of Your Voice Initiative and Youth Leader in Gender Equality and Civic Engagement
Everyday Peace: Youth on the Frontlines of Change
Moderator:
Ishaan Shah, Lead Next Generation Fellow, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Foundation
Speakers:
- Kenan Fehri?, Member, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Youth Advisory Board in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Rahaf Abu Mayyaleh, Generation17 Young Leader, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Development Programme