📢 Calling all young leaders from Small Island Developing States (SIDS)! 🌴 Join us at the SIDS Children & Youth Action Summit to share your voice and ideas. Apply by March 24th for a chance to make a difference and address the challenges facing SIDS. bit.ly/493xkg5

If you are between 14 and 25 years old and a legal residents of Small Island Developing States (SIDS), regardless of citizenship, you can apply to participate in the "SIDS Children and Youth Action Summit". UNICEF Eastern Caribbean More information here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Islands separated by vast stretches of ocean, yet their struggles and hopes are intertwined. Children from Small Island Developing States (SIDS) deliver a powerful message ahead of the SIDS Global Children and Youth Action Summit in May. UNICEF Eastern Caribbean SIDS Global Children Youth Action Summit

In📍Fiji, young people are speaking up about social & environmental issues that are affecting their rights. UNICEF, in collaboration with Min. of Youth & Sports, hosted a series of consultations for young people ahead of the SIDS4 Global Children and Youth Action Summit in May.

Happy that SIDS Global Children Youth Action Summit held a Caribbean Consultation to amplify Caribbean SIDS voices prior to SIDS4.

In Vanuatu, a partnership between UNICEF, Ministry of Youth and the National Advisory Board brought together children and youths to discuss key issues of importance to them, ahead of #SIDS4 and #CYAS next month. UNICEF Eastern Caribbean SIDS Global Children Youth Action Summit

“In this field, you are pushed to think outside the box to find unique solutions to similar issues in ICT.” This #GirlsinICTDay, meet Adelaide Nafoi, a UNICEF-sponsored youth representing Samoa at the #SGCYAS2024 next month.

SIDS4 is bringing together a diverse range of stakeholders to shape the outcomes of the conference. #SIDS4 sets a new standard with unprecedented levels of: ✅️Youth Engagement ✅️ Women's Participation ✅️Civil Society Involvement ✅️Private Sector Contributions

What are the challenges of living in a Small Island State? Children & Youth from Samoa & Kiribati continue to raise their voices on issues that affect them. UNICEF partnered with the govt to host youth consultation sessions ahead of SIDS Global Children Youth Action Summit Summit in May. UNICEF Eastern Caribbean

🏝️ #SmallIslands stand to lose the most if the world fails to limit global warming 🌡️ 🌎 Temperatures have already risen 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era and current climate commitments put us on track to surpass 1.5°C — a limit small islands say is critical to their survival.

🏝️ Unsustainable levels of debt are threatening to devour almost half the 🌎’s small island developing States (SIDS)❗️ Low economic diversity and climate-driven loss & damage are 2 factors of vulnerability fuelling the #SIDS debt crisis. #SIDS4 Conference is about solutions ✨

This week the Resident Representative met with three young leaders who will participate in SIDS Global Children Youth Action Summit, starting today! Let's harness the power of youth, spark discussions and develop solutions #together #sidsyouth #sids4 #SIDS2024 #YouthforResilience

“I see the impacts climate change has left on my people every single day - whether it be damaged housing & crops from cyclones, sea level rise, droughts, or many more.” 14-year-old Gabrielle from 🇻🇺 is excited to participate in the SIDS Global Children Youth Action Summit Summit starting today in 🇦🇬

Building a greener future for our children. These youths participate in the tree planting initiative at the SIDS Global Children Youth Action Summit Summit, demonstrating their commitment to a sustainable future for #SIDS. What can you do to save our planet?

Young leaders are making their voices heard at #SIDSYouthSummit in Antigua & Barbuda! Over 80 delegates kicked off the weekend with an eco-tour through stunning mangroves. Together, they explored the beauty & vulnerability of the ecosystems they fight to protect. #SIDS4

A first-of-its-kind summit placing young people at the forefront of discussions on the challenges facing Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Youths from the Pacific are in 🇦🇬 to raise their voices on a range of issues threatening their future & future of the Pacific region.

On this #AfricaDay, youth attending the #SIDS4 Children and Youth Action Summit at 🇦🇬 are learning about Advocacy, Strengthening a Youth Movement, Negotiation and Communication.

"I am honoured to join my regional brothers and sisters at this global summit - for our islands are not just dots on the map, but beacons of inspiration and change." Tamarua, a UNICEF-sponsored youth from 🇨🇰 is part of the Pacific delegation at the SIDS Global Children Youth Action Summit Summit 🇦🇬

"The environment ensures the survival of humanity. So let us focus on protecting the environment and fighting climate change. This is crucial for the future of the world", Sanidia Sambu (23), from Guinea-Bissau, during the #SIDS4 Children and Youth Action Summit. #CimateAction

As a supporting partner, Malta 🇲🇹 participated at the opening of the #SIDS4 Children & Youth Action Summit in Antigua and Barbuda 🇦🇬 – highlighting the voices of youth and their drive towards positive change for a sustainable future. #Youth4Change #YouthforResilience