To the policymakers and leaders present here today, I challenge you to not just listen to these young voices but to actively create spaces for young people to engage in co-shaping a better world for all.

Invest in youth development, provide platforms for youth leadership, and recognize young people as equal partners in our shared journey towards the 2030 Agenda.

——The Opening Ceremony and Plenary Meeting of the World Youth Development Forum on August 12, 2024