Young Global Leaders | World Economic Forum
The Forum of Young Global Leaders is a Foundation dedicated to shaping responsible leaders who are committed to improving the state of the world. Through its three-year program, it …
Bringing young leaders together now matters more than ever
Jul 9, 2025 · The Global Shapers network of young leaders will meet in Geneva to unlock new ideas, build partnerships and ignite collective action for lasting impact.
Youth face a mental health perfect storm. Here's how to help
Mar 7, 2025 · Young people worldwide are facing a generational mental health crisis. Economic, social and environmental issues are putting them under unprecedented pressure. The Youth …
Young people have the power to break barriers to women’s …
Mar 7, 2025 · Women continue to face systemic obstacles in education, employment, digital access and more – but three youth-led initiatives show how gender equality can begin at the …
These are the countries where child marriage is legal
Sep 26, 2016 · If current trends continue, the number of girls who marry as children will reach nearly one billion by 2030. That’s according to the UN, which launched an initiative earlier this …
Why investing in young people has never been more important
Jan 21, 2025 · Young people are pioneering new ways to tackle urgent crises. The Global Shapers Impact Report calls for more support for young changemakers.
Empowering young people is future-proofing business and society …
Jan 23, 2025 · Young people bring critical perspectives that are often dramatically different to those of older generations, especially when it comes to digital and societal expectations. …
5 charts that show the state of global youth employment in 2024
Aug 29, 2024 · The global labour market for young people is on an upward trajectory – but gender and geography are reducing opportunities for some, finds a new report.
A new generation of changemakers: Meet the YGL Class of 2025
Apr 15, 2025 · The World Economic Forum announces the Young Global Leaders (YGL) Class of 2025, a cohort of 116 remarkable individuals who are shaping industries and driving progress …
Why AI literacy is now a core competency in education
May 22, 2025 · Why AI literacy - and why now? As generative AI tools become ubiquitous in schools, workplaces and daily digital life, it's crucial to instil responsible use from a young age. …
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