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We asked 330,000 young people about the future of AI.

See how they responded

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Canada & Qatar Join GenU as Lead Government Partners

This four-year, $80 million commitment will support UNICEF’s GenU to empower at least 300 million young people by 2027.

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GLC Convenes to Advance Partnerships for Green & Digital

The Special Session of the GLC during UNGA79 saw Canada and Qatar join GenU as Lead Government Partners with an $80 million combined commitment

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UNICEF’s GenU, EAA, Silatech Partner for Green Youth Project

The EAA Foundation, in collaboration with the State of Qatar and UNICEF, organized a high-level event at the 79th session of the UNGA

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Generation Unlimited expands to South Africa

GenU South Africa aims to equip more than 1,5 million young people by 2030 with the right skills to support their transition from learning to earning.

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Year in Review 2023

See how we've made a difference for young people in 2023

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SAP, Microsoft executives to lead Generation Unlimited Board

SAP's Christian Klein & Microsoft's Kate Behncken have been appointed as GenU Board Chair and Vice-Chair respectively

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Catalyzing Cost-Effective Solutions to Connect Youth to Dece

The Global Leadership Council gathers to build partnerships and unlock resources to scale proven models that connect youth to opportunities for employment,

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Barbados PM Mia Mottley named Global Chair of Green Rising

UNICEF and partners also launch national Green Rising chapter to equip youth for a greener future.

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How youth are redefining the future of AI

Four young changemakers from Generation Unlimited share how their views on AI have evolved, using it to drive impact and develop new skills.-

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World Environment Day 2025: Youth Leading Climate Action

Young people around the world are turning passion into action, driving real change for their communities and the planet.

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PwC Global Chairman Named Global Leadership Council Co-Chair

Mohamed Kande will play a pivotal role in mobilizing global collaboration to unlock solutions to the biggest challenges facing young people globally

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Weaving a More Resilient Future

How a 19-Year-Old Transformed Palm Waste into Empowerment, Enterprise, and Environmental Action

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