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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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Shabab Balad Academy Headquarters launch

A nationally led initiative advancing youth skills, employment, and opportunity through national leadership along with regional and global partnership.

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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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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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Latest News & Stories

The latest announcements and stories shaping youth opportunity today
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Turning AI and Green Investment into a Youth Dividend

The Generation Unlimited Global Leadership Council brought together government, business and youth leaders to advance practical pathways from investment to

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Capgemini CEO Aiman Ezzat appointed Vice Chair of GenU Board

Ezzat will help mobilise partnerships for livelihoods pathways for young people.

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GenU Youth Delegation for the 81st session of the UNGA81

Meet the Young Leaders and Entrepreneurs Driving Change Globally

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Inside the Journey to Skills Training in Bangladesh

Insights from a study of 3,500+ adolescent girls in Bangladesh, exploring what shapes their decision to enrol in the Girls’ Education and Skills Partnership

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Green Rising Workshop Unites 32 Countries

Practitioners from 32 countries gathered to share lessons, strengthen collaboration and shape the next phase of Green Rising

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Growing opportunity through agriculture in Kenya

Equipped with new skills and digital tools, Kennedy is increasing his farm's productivity, sharing knowledge and creating opportunities for others.

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World Youth Skills Day 2026

Connecting skills, opportunities and partnerships to help young people go further.

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Lorena’s Rise: Occupying Spaces Not Designed for Her

An apprenticeship through the 1MiO initiative in Brazil led Lorena to a career bringing inclusion to the workplace

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