The General Assembly resolution A/RES/79/289, adopted on 27 May 2025, set the scope and format for the High-Level Meeting marking the 30th anniversary of the World Programme of Action for Youth. The meeting was scheduled for 25 September 2025 during UNGA80, under the theme “World Programme of Action for Youth at 30: accelerating global progress through intergenerational collaboration.” The resolution emphasizes meaningful youth participation and intergenerational dialogue in shaping policies and decisions affecting current and future generations.
Key Insights
The High-Level Meeting was held on 25 September 2025 at UN Headquarters in New York.
It focused on accelerating implementation of the World Programme of Action for Youth and ensuring full, effective and meaningful youth participation.
Member States were encouraged to include young people and youth organizations in their official delegations.
The meeting included two intergenerational multi-stakeholder panels and called for an official summary of its discussions and outcomes
