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My youth is my superpower | United Nations
Today’s youth make up the largest generation in history—half the world’s population is under 30, projected to reach 57% by 2030. Nearly 90% live in developing countries, many in conflict zones. Watch as Botswana’s youngest-ever Youth and Gender Affairs Minister, Lesego Chombo, shares her inspiring path to empower the next generation of leaders.
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Salome Agbaroji, awarded the 2023 National Youth Poet Laureate of the United States, is a poet and activist dedicated to social justice. Identifying primarily as an artist, she uses her poetry to inspire change and healing.
Speaking to UN News, Salome reflected on poetry’s ability to heal and inspire change during the International Day of Remembrance for slavery victims, emphasizing how creative expression can repair fractured histories and ignite hope for the future.
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Inspired by his first dive, Pakistani conservationist Shabib Asghar leads the Reef Revival Initiative, the nation’s first community-driven coral restoration project. Combining organic techniques with youth empowerment, he brings local action to global forums, proving that protecting the ocean begins with working in harmony with nature.
Tiara Berananda, a UN Volunteer, uses storytelling and social media to elevate youth voices and drive meaningful engagement. She believes communication is more than sharing news—it’s about helping people connect, care, and act. Young people have powerful stories, and Tiara works to ensure they’re heard where it matters most.
From Brazil to South Africa, Nigeria to Kyrgyzstan, young women leaders are showing how local action can drive global transformation. UN Women spoke with four young changemakers who are localizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through bold feminist leadership. Their message is clear: invest in youth-led action, especially by young women and girls.