Allies in Action
All around the world, Allies in Action are working hand in hand with young people – from youth-led groups to civil society to the 鶹APP. Together, they are creating space for youth voices, lifting their solutions and bringing their leadership to the global stage.
Let’s meet the voices behind the impact.
Our Future Agenda - Unlocking the power of next and future generations
Today’s young people are inheriting unprecedented global crises they did not create. Dedicated to moving young leaders from the margins to the center of global problem-solving, UN Foundation's Our Future Agenda is proving that when youth are supported, everyone benefits.
UN University Centre for Policy Research - positioning youth to showcase their contributions
Young people are essential to lasting stability, but how do we move from token inclusion to meaningful partnership? The UN University Centre for Policy Research, which led the 2025 Peacebuilding Fund Thematic Review on Youth, Peace and Security, shares its key takeaways.
鶹APP Volunteers - Building the future, one assignment at a time
Through the 鶹APP Volunteers assignments, young people are supporting communities, strengthening peace, responding to crises and helping advance the Sustainable Development Goals. They bring fresh perspectives, bold ideas and the willingness to act where it matters most.
UN Department of Global Communications - Peace is not done to young people, it is built with them
The Department of Global Communications champions young people not just as participants, but as everyday architects of a better world. From impactful story-telling and the community-driven initiatives to expansive educational outreach, DGC moves beyond tokenism to actively elevate youth voices, mobilize their agency, and advocate for their rights.
UN Office for Disarmament Affairs – empowering youth in securing our common future
Disarmament lies at the very heart of the UN’s collective security system. Today, the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs recognizes that young people are essential to this mission, driving the innovative solutions and awareness needed to reduce the threat of all weapons.
UN Development Programme – youth as partners in development and peacebuilding
The UN Development Programme sees young people are not as a group to support but as the architects and torchbearers of our collective future. It works every day to break down the barriers that keep youth out of public life and opening doors to economic opportunity and civic engagement.
UN Population Fund – partnering with youth to build more resilient, inclusive societies
From local communities to the global stage, youth have been the true architects of bodily autonomy - transforming individual rights into a collective movement for a more just world. Moving beyond youth inclusion toward empowerment, the UN Population Fund strives to ensure the next generation has the resources needed to drive sustainable change.
UN Peacebuilding - rebuilding lives and securing lasting peace
Peacebuilding is the essential, long-term investment that the 鶹APP makes in prevention and recovery. A core focus of the UN Secretary-General's Peacebuilding Fund is empowering young people to drive this change, enabling them to lead the rebuilding of their communities and design the future they want.
UN Peacekeeping – empowering youth as a powerful force for positive change
Since 1948, UN Peacekeeping has been one of the most globally recognized symbols of the world's ability to come together to help countries move from conflict to peace. Today, peacekeeping missions around the world are partnering with the communities they serve - including youth and youth organizations - to amplify youth leadership and drive lasting change.
Young Women Peacebuilders Initiative – empowering young women to lead lasting change
When conflict divides communities, young women step forward first - mediating, rebuilding trust, and innovating where systems have stalled. The Young Women Peacebuilders Initiative empowers young women everywhere, allowing them to access the tools and networks they need to lead lasting change.