GYEL
GYEL
Education
Education
For over 75 years, the United Nations has spearheaded efforts to solve pressing global challenges, always with a vision of a more hopeful and cooperative future. This institution encourages everyone to engage with its storied history, celebrate its wide-ranging successes, and contribute to a vision characterized by groundbreaking collaboration and enduring change.
The United Nations, established in 1945 in the wake of World War II's devastation, represents a commitment by the international community to prevent future global conflicts and to nurture a culture of peace and cooperation. Originating with 51 member countries, the UN's mandate focuses on securing international peace and security, enhancing diplomatic relations, fostering social advancement, improving living standards, and universal human rights. As a symbol of optimism and determination, the UN has engaged actively in conflict prevention, support for post-conflict recovery, and advocacy for justice and equality. Its mandate has grown to include many critical issues, from tackling poverty and hunger to advancing environmental protection and gender equality.
The GYEL, a vital component of the UN ecosystem, involves a diverse network of intergovernmental organizations, NGOs, and other entities with consultative status under ECOSOC. This program has been pivotal in developing youth leadership skills for over a decade, preparing them with the tools to face an interconnected and complex global landscape through innovative political and social initiatives.
The UN is committed to molding a world where young individuals proactively shape their futures. It integrates youth into pivotal sectors such as health, education, environmental protection, human rights, and technological innovation, equipping them to drive progress towards a just, sustainable, and prosperous global society.
Central to the UN’s mission is its extensive array of specialized agencies and programs, addressing critical global issues ranging from education and health to environmental conservation and human rights advocacy. This mission is realized through strategic partnerships with governments, civil society, the private sector, and youth, leveraging diverse expertise and resources to navigate complex challenges and foster a hopeful future for all communities.
In 2015, all 193 UN member states adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), establishing a universal blueprint to address the planet's most pressing issues by 2030. These 17 goals create a holistic framework for sustainable development, addressing critical topics such as poverty eradication, quality education, clean energy, and climate action. The SDGs emphasize an integrated approach that combines economic, social, and environmental sustainability, aiming to mobilize nations and communities for collective action and partnership to create an inclusive, equitable world.