Ahead of the International Youth Day, UNICEF on Thursday officially launched the Young People Advisory Group in Bangladesh, marking a major milestone in the organisation鈥檚 commitment to elevating youth voices and fostering meaningful engagement in shaping policies and programmes that affect children and young people across the country.
Formed by alumni of UNICEF鈥檚 Young Leadership Programme, organised in collaboration with the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy of the National University of Singapore鈥� the YPAG is a platform of highly trained, committed young leaders equipped with the skills, knowledge, and networks to influence real and lasting change, a press release said.
The programme was launched at the request of the chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus.
During his speech at the United Nations General Assembly last year, Professor Yunus called for an environment where young people can thrive, innovate and lead.
鈥楾his initiative is a powerful reminder of what happens when we invest in young people: they lead, they inspire, and they deliver impact,鈥� said Rana Flowers, UNICEF representative in Bangladesh.
鈥楾he formation of YPAG could not be timelier. It is clearer than ever that young people are not only ready to lead, but have already begun shaping the future of this nation,鈥� said Saria Chowdhury, member of the advisory group.
鈥極ur goal with YPAG is not just to change minds鈥攂ut to help shape a more just and inclusive nation by inspiring civic participation and policy awareness among young people,鈥� said Neamul Islam, another member of the group.
According to the press release, UNICEF works in some of the world鈥檚 toughest places, to reach the world鈥檚 most disadvantaged children. Across 190 countries and territories, it works for every child, everywhere, to build a better world for everyone.
