UN Youth Delegates from around the globe call for action at the UN Security Council
During the 79th United Nations General Assembly, Swiss Youth Representative Pleun Vaartjes, along with over 50 youth delegates from around the world, made history. For the first time, youth leaders, including the African Youth Ambassadors for Peace, delivered a statement directly to the UN Security Council, urging action to safeguard global peace.
The statement called for prioritizing the preservation of lives and peace above all other agendas, ensuring respect for UN Security Council resolutions through decisive measures, and holding accountable those who violate the principles of peace.
Swiss Ambassador Pascale Baeriswyl presented the statement to the council during her presidency, ensuring its distribution to all members. It has now been officially recognized as an official UNSC document under S/2024/799.
This unprecedented initiative demonstrates the power of youth voices in advocating for a more peaceful future. Every voice can make a difference—stand up and be heard.
