Piece by Peace: A Collaborative UNESCO Youth Movement to a Brighter Future
Youth representatives from different countries call on UNESCO and UNESCO's National Commissions to improve youth participation and youth engagement.
Appendix 3: Reference list and relevant sources
Reference list
Conclusions of the 13th UNESCO Youth Forum: “The social impact of climate change and the need to achieve an equitable climate transition“ (2023).
Conclusions of the 14th UNESCO Youth Forum: “Climate action and social impacts, particularly for young people” (2025).
UNESCO Canadian Commission: Toolkit on Youth Engagement in UNESCO National Commissions: “Towards a Model of Meaningful Youth Engagement, Intergenerational Dialogue, and Partnerships” (2021).
UNESCO Medium-Term Strategy for 2022-2029 (41 C/4) (2022).
UNESCO’s Network of National Commissions: “Delivering for the people” (2026).
UNESCO Operational Strategy on Youth 2014-2021 (2014).
UNESCO Toolbox for Youth Policy and Programming: “Because Youth Perspectives Matter” (2024).
Relevant sources for further consideration
Future Agents NOW (2021-2024).
UNESCO Canadian Commission: Toolkit for Youth Engagement in UNESCO Designated Sites (2024).
UNESCO Youth: “Because Youth Matter”.
United Nations Secretary-General’s Policy Brief: Meaningful Youth Engagement in Policymaking and Decision-making (2023).
United Nations Youth Strategy: Youth 2030.