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The 1.8 Billion Young People for Change Campaign
Today, there are more young people (ages 10-24) than ever before. The 1.8 Billion Young People for Change [https://www.1point8b.org/] campaign aims to support adolescents and youth to reach their potential by advocating for better policies and investments addressing their needs.
Where you've seen us - 1.8 in news and events
#1point8 News: 1.8 Billion Young People for Change Mobilizes Youth Voices at Glastonbury Festival 2023, UK [https://pmnch.who.int/news-and-events/news/item/30-06-2023-1point8-news-1.8-billion-young-people-for-change-mobilizes-youth-voices-at-glastonbury-festival-2023-uk] I 30 June 2023
1point8 campaign reaches president of Forum of Young Parliamentarians, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa [https://twitter.com/PMNCH/status/1674781578990600195?s=20]I 30 June 2023
The 1.8 Billion Young People for Change campaign rallies youth in India [https://pmnch.who.int/news-and-events/news/item/29-06-2023-the-1.8-billion-young-people-for-change-campaign-rallies-youth-in-india] I 29 June 2023
Sami Rhymes debuts 1.8 Billion Strong @ Glastonbury [https://pmnch.who.int/news-and-events/news/item/26-06-2023-1point8-news-sami-rhymes-debuts-1.8-billion-strong-@-glastonbury] I 26 June 2023
Glastonbury 2023: Watch thousands of fans attempt the world’s largest human peace sign [https://www.nme.com/news/music/glastonbury-2023-watch-thousands-of-fans-attempt-the-worlds-largest-human-peace-sign-3459581] I 26 June 2023
PMNCH to virtually host Global Forum for Adolescents on Oct 11, 12 [https://theprint.in/india/pmnch-to-virtually-host-global-forum-for-adolescents-on-oct-11-12/1642993/] I 26 June 2023
Dr. Venkatraman Chandra-Mouli honoured with Rotary's Nafis Sadik Award for Outstanding Humanitarian Service for my contribution to the adolescent sexual and reproductive health field [https://drvchandramouli.com/chandramouli-new-post/] I 25 June 2023
Raahgiri Day - G20 2023 Pre-Event [https://pmnch.who.int/news-and-events/events/item/2023/06/18/partner-events/raahgiri-day---g20-2023-pre-event] I 18 June 2023
UNICEF and UNFPA join WHO in supporting the Global Forum for Adolescents by calling for country level commitments [https://pmnch.who.int/news-and-events/news/item/07-06-2023-unicef-and-unfpa-join-who-in-supporting-the-global-forum-for-adolescents-through-country-level-commitments] I 7 June 2023
Big Sisters Organization CEO calls on Liberia to mobilize for young people's health [https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=188974237450946] I 7 June 2023
1.8 News Channel
Niaja Youth! Wetin De Sup? Short videos highlighting what young people want.
Make your voice heard. YOUR channel, YOUR voice, and YOUR chance to create positive change!
1.8 Billion Young People For Change! Have Your Say + 1st Ever Global Forum for Adolescents short videos advocating for the voices of young people.
Mobilizing support for the Global Forum for Adolescents in Egypt.
An article published in the Al Gomhoreiyah Newspaper announced the Global Forum for Adolescents and highlighted the historical role young people have played in Egypt, "Adolescents are today, tomorrow and after tomorrow." Currently 80 million young people (aged 10-19) live in Egypt.
Empowering the voices of young people in Kenya through sport
OAY in partnership with the Kisumu County Sports association is hosting a two day football competition to further encourage young people to speak up for what they want for their well-being. This is an ingenious approach! incorporating the power of sports into the "What Young People Want" initiative. With activities like this, we are not only amplifying youth voices but also promoting their active participation through activities that resonate with them.
A global movement for the health of young people - The Global Forum for Adolescents
Global Forum for Adolescents: National Event Highlights
India: Greater Good Teens (GGT) Talk 2023 [https://www.1point8b.org/event-details-registration/greater-good-teens-ggt-talk-2023] I 8 October 2023
Nigeria: Young People, Politics and Civic Engagement (YoPPaC) [https://www.1point8b.org/event-details-registration/young-people-politics-and-civic-engagement-yoppac] I 26 May 2023
See those who are taking up the call for local, national and regional events to support the Global Forum for Adolescents [https://pmnch.who.int/news-and-events/campaigns/1-8-billion] [https://pmnch.who.int/news-and-events/campaigns/1-8-billion]and the 1.8 Billion Young People for Change Campaign.
Your role in the 1point8 campaign
Tools & Resources
Social Media Kit [https://www.1point8b.org/social-media-kit-new] I Partner Engagement Pack [https://www.1point8b.org/partner-engagement-kit] I What young People Want [https://www.1point8b.org/chatbot] [https://www.1point8b.org/chatbot]
Help us mobilize the What Young People Want Initiative [https://www.1point8b.org/chatbot]and reach 1 million responses from young people around the world.
Submission deadline [https://www.1point8b.org/art-for-wellbeing] for Art of Well-Being Competition has now been extended to 29 July 2023.
Translated materials for the Art for Well-being competition are now available in French and Spanish - contact pmnch@who.int for more information
What does well-being mean to you?
Young people (10-24 years) are encouraged to enter their art (design, film or music) and tell us what well-being means to you!
Be a part of the competition [https://www.1point8b.org/art-for-wellbeing] and get the chance to win prizes and be featured during the Global Form for Adolescents.
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