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Mia Mottley joins as Green Rising Global Chair

A global showcase of children and youth-led local actions

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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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Empowering Women through Apprenticeships.

Learn how apprenticeship programmes empower young women and how you can partner to advance this agenda.

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1 Billion Futures: Unlocking Youth Livelihoods

Generation Unlimited Global Leadership Council convened leaders to transform fragmented efforts for youth skilling and livelihoods into national solutions.

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Breaking Barriers, Building Futures in Tech

Young women from different countries are gaining skills, confidence & opportunities to succeed in tech through the Girls’ Education and Skills Partnership

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Five Years of YOMA

Discover how Yoma is empowering young Africans with skills, opportunities, and pathways to impact their communities.

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Green Rising: 11 million young people taking climate action

As climate threats intensify, millions of young people are not standing by. Through Green Rising, youth are leading solutions across 30 countries.

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Innovative Finance for the Next Generation

Global leaders unite to scale youth skills, jobs, and entrepreneurship through innovative financing models that prioritize young people’s potential.

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Unlocking Youth Potential at Scale

Vice President of Nigeria joins GenU 9JA to deliver digital skills and opportunities for 20 million young people by 2030.

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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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