Say Yes to Youth Goal

A standalone development goal for young people post-2015 There are over 1.8 billion young people in the world, many of whom endure pervasive inequality and inadequate social, political and economic opportunities. As global policymakers look to agree a set of sustainable development targets to replace the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), the Commonwealth is calling for the adoption of a standalone Youth Goal. A Youth Goal would ensure the economic, social and political empowerment and participation of young people and help this generation contribute to all aspects of national development, as active participants, champions and custodians. Learn more at thecommonwealth.org/yes2youthgoal