3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
What does it mean to lead young — and visibly — in today’s world? With over 1.9 billion people aged 15–24, today’s generation is the largest youth cohort in history, and their voices are critical for shaping global priorities — from governance to gender equality and peace. Young leaders are expanding access to decision-making spaces, strengthening inclusive governance, and turning visibility into real-world influence. This session brings together leaders from government, activism and media to explore how the next generation is navigating leadership, opportunity and scrutiny.
At the same time, public leadership increasingly unfolds online, where almost 80% of young people use the internet, 15% more than the global average. As online presence grows, so do risks, including technology-facilitated gender-based violence. The session will feature diverse perspectives from young leaders and influencers, highlighting their experiences, strategies and reflections on navigating leadership, digital spaces and gender-based challenges today.
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Moderator:
Karen Davila, Broadcast Journalist, Television News Anchor and Radio Presenter, UN Women National Goodwill Ambassador for the Philippines
Speakers:
Jaha Dukureh, Activist, UN Women Ambassador for Africa
Veronika Novotná, EU Youth Delegate to the UN
Lars Westra, EU Youth Delegate to the UN