Agenda for Action for Adolescents

Overview

Over 1.8 billion adolescents and youth (10-24 years old) live in the world today – more than ever before. Their experiences, voices and needs are vital in shaping the world.

Adolescents and youth have the right to autonomously determine and lead their lives, in line with their evolving capacities, without fear of harm, violence, or discrimination based on their identities and life choices, feeling a sense of connectedness and belonging, and growing in a positive and nurturing environment.

To meaningfully engage with adolescents and youth, in all their diversity, amid growing inequity and increasing vulnerabilities due to pandemics, climate crises, humanitarian, and conflict situations, and economic inequality, this Agenda for Action for Adolescents (AAA) highlights seven priorities for urgent action.