UNICEF launches YPAG in BD

City Desk :

Ahead of International Youth Day, UNICEF has officially launched the Young People Advisory Group (YPAG) in Bangladesh, marking a major milestone in the organization’s commitment to elevating youth voices and fostering meaningful engagement in shaping policies and programmes that affect children and young people across the country.

International Youth Day is celebrated annually on 12 August to bring youth issues to the attention of the international community and celebrate the potential of youth as partners in today’s global society.

The theme of International Youth Day (IYD) 2025, Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond, highlights the unique role of youth in translating global ambitions into community-driven realities, said the United Nations, reports UNB.

This year’s IYD will also underscore the essential role of local and regional governments. As the world embarks on the final stretch toward 2030, IYD 2025 calls for real investments in inclusive policies and programmes that leverage local youth actions for the SDGs.

Formed by alumni of UNICEF’s Young Leadership Programme, organised in collaboration with the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKYSPP) of the National University of Singapore- the YPAG is a platform of highly trained, committed young leaders equipped with the skills, knowledge, and networks to influence real and lasting change.