Events & Programs

International Youth Forum 4.0 on SDGs and Human Rights

Date & Time

22-23 October 2024
Published November 3, 2024

Location

UNCC, Bangkok
Sustainable Development Council

Overview

International Youth Forum 4.0 on SDGs and Human Rights

Held at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok, IYF 2024 brought together more than 1,000 youth leaders, activists, and changemakers from over 100 countries for a two-day forum on sustainable development, human rights, and youth leadership.

The forum was themed "Empowering Youth for a Sustainable and Just Future" and was organized by the Sustainable Development Council in partnership with UN agencies and international NGOs focused on youth empowerment.

International Youth Forum 4.0 on SDGs and Human Rights

Highlights

  • Distinguished ambassadors and diplomats addressed the opening session.
  • Keynotes focused on youth-driven solutions for social justice and resilience.
  • Panels covered inclusion, digital empowerment, climate action, and disaster risk reduction.
  • The forum concluded with the adoption of the IYF 4.0 resolutions.

Key Takeaways

The forum emphasized that youth leadership is central to achieving meaningful progress on human rights and the SDGs.

Workshops and interactive sessions equipped participants with practical tools for advocacy, digital skills, and environmental action.

The event closed with a call for continued momentum through youth-led partnerships and local action.

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