Youth Network for Sustainable Development (YNSD), in collaboration with Inclusive Growth (IG), is pleased to invite young people to the International Youth Day Commemoration 2026, under the theme “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations.”
The event will bring together young people from diverse backgrounds to connect, exchange experiences, share ideas, and explore the common aspirations that unite youth across different contexts.
It will provide an inclusive platform to discuss opportunities and challenges affecting young people and to promote meaningful youth participation in social, economic, and sustainable development.
What to Expect
A day of learning, dialogue, networking, and youth-led problem-solving
The program will include a range of activities designed to encourage learning, dialogue, networking, and youth-led problem-solving.
- An introduction to UNICEF's U-Report platform
- A moderated panel discussion
- Networking opportunities with young people and fellow participants
- An interactive I-CREATE Solution Jam
I-CREATE Solution Jam
Through group activities, participants will identify key challenges and systemic barriers affecting youth across a range of areas.
- Education
- Technology & Digitalization
- Employment
- Healthcare
- Skills Development
- Economic Empowerment
- Disability Inclusion
Participants will then work together to develop practical, innovative, and youth-led solutions to the challenges they identify.
Why Participate?
The event will create opportunities for young people to build connections, learn from experienced speakers and fellow participants, strengthen their networks, and contribute their perspectives to discussions on inclusive development.
It is an opportunity to meet other young people, exchange ideas, explore new perspectives, and contribute to practical solutions for a more inclusive future.
2026 Theme
“Different Contexts, Common Aspirations”
Young people may come from different backgrounds and contexts, but they share common aspirations for opportunity, dignity, participation, and a better future.
Event Details
Join the conversation
Your voice matters. Your ideas can create change.
Join us in turning common aspirations into meaningful action. Please complete the registration form with accurate information to participate in the International Youth Day Commemoration 2026.
Building an Inclusive Event
Inclusive Growth is committed to ensuring that young people with disabilities can participate meaningfully. The registration form includes an opportunity for participants to indicate accessibility support they may require to fully participate in the event.