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Special Envoy Abby Finkenauer

@USGlobalYouth

Official account of U.S. Special Envoy for Global Youth. Building relationships and uplifting the voices of young people making a difference at home & abroad.

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At the ECOSOC Youth Forum this week, I represented the United States in a session about Multilateral Solutions for the Summit of the Future where I spoke about the need for increased action to address online harassment.

It is our responsibility to tackle this pressing issue

At the ECOSOC Youth Forum this week, I represented the United States in a session about Multilateral Solutions for the Summit of the Future where I spoke about the need for increased action to address online harassment. It is our responsibility to tackle this pressing issue
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Yesterday, I spent the morning with Ose Ehianeta Arheghan Ose Arheghan and USAID Youth Coordinator Sarah Sladen speaking with youth delegates and civil society. It was so inspiring to hear directly from these young leaders about their work and priority issues. Thank you for

Yesterday, I spent the morning with @USYouthObserver Ose Arheghan and @USAID Youth Coordinator Sarah Sladen speaking with youth delegates and civil society. It was so inspiring to hear directly from these young leaders about their work and priority issues. Thank you for
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On the sidelines of the ECOSOC Youth Forum this week, I had the opportunity to cohost a gathering with UN Youth Office ASG Felipe Paullier, AU Youth Envoy Chido Mpemba Chido Mpemba, and OIJ SG Max Trejo where we convened youth ministers and civil society to discuss furthering

On the sidelines of the ECOSOC Youth Forum this week, I had the opportunity to cohost a gathering with @UNYouthAffairs ASG @felipepaullier, @AU_YouthEnvoy Chido Mpemba, and @OIJ_DIGITAL SG Max Trejo where we convened youth ministers and civil society to discuss furthering
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.Ambassador Chris Lu stopped by to chat with Ose Ehianeta Arheghan Ose Arheghan and I at the ECOSOC Youth Forum this week. Watch and listen to find out why we’re here and what we’re looking forward to!

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Representing the U.S. at the United Nations this week at the ECOSOC Youth Forum hearing from to young changemakers and meeting with counterparts from around the globe. Happy to be here with Ose Ehianeta Arheghan who has done extraordinary work this year connecting with and gathering input from

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This week, young leaders from around the world are gathering at the for the ECOSOC Youth Forum. Great to spend time with Special Envoy Abby Finkenauer and Ose Ehianeta Arheghan filming a video on U.S. priorities.

Stay tuned

This week, young leaders from around the world are gathering at the #UN for the ECOSOC Youth Forum. Great to spend time with @USGlobalYouth and @USYouthObserver filming a video on U.S. priorities. Stay tuned
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Earlier this week, I visited Fordham Law School to speak to students about their engagement and pathways to foreign affairs. A huge thank you to Tinatin Oboladze who I met when she was a CoD Youth Lead at the Summit for Democracy last year. Tinatin has been leading

Earlier this week, I visited Fordham Law School to speak to students about their engagement and pathways to foreign affairs. A huge thank you to Tinatin Oboladze who I met when she was a @CommunityofDem Youth Lead at the Summit for Democracy last year. Tinatin has been leading
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Honored to join YLAINetwork Fellows as they celebrated the completion of their Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State program. These amazing young entrepreneurs are making the Western Hemisphere more economically prosperous and inclusive!

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One of my favorite moments from last week was participating in 주한미국대사관 U.S. Embassy Seoul’s Diplomats in Action program.

During the session there was one key message I wanted participants to remember: Just because it hasn’t been done before does not mean it’s impossible. It just means you

One of my favorite moments from last week was participating in @USEmbassySeoul’s Diplomats in Action program. During the session there was one key message I wanted participants to remember: Just because it hasn’t been done before does not mean it’s impossible. It just means you
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It was great to sit down with Generation Democracy participants at the Summit for Democracy. What an amazing group of leaders, I was honored to have a chance to hear their stories and learn about the initiatives they are working on, from uplifting young women in tech to protecting the

It was great to sit down with @IRIGenDem participants at the Summit for Democracy. What an amazing group of leaders, I was honored to have a chance to hear their stories and learn about the initiatives they are working on, from uplifting young women in tech to protecting the
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Listen to COD Youth Lead for Zambia, Mwila Chriseddy Bwanga as he shares how the CoD is encouraging young people to go out and vote in this record-breaking year of elections around the world.

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I really enjoyed my conversation with the CoD . These incredible people are leading the way - advocating for and protecting democracy in their communities all over the globe. Thank you for your dedication and leadership!

I really enjoyed my conversation with the @CommunityofDem #CoDYouthLeads. These incredible people are leading the way - advocating for and protecting democracy in their communities all over the globe. Thank you for your dedication and leadership!
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What an honor to participate in the Summit for Democracy Youth Town Hall with Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Democracy and Human Rights Kelly Razzouk, where we talked about our journeys through public service and the importance of safeguarding

What an honor to participate in the Summit for Democracy Youth Town Hall with Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Democracy and Human Rights Kelly Razzouk, where we talked about our journeys through public service and the importance of safeguarding
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It was wonderful to meet with the 주한미국대사관 U.S. Embassy Seoul American Diplomacy House Academy students who organized the Summit for Democracy Youth Town Hall. These young people are so impressive and truly are the next generation of leaders!

It was wonderful to meet with the @USEmbassySeoul American Diplomacy House Academy students who organized the Summit for Democracy Youth Town Hall. These young people are so impressive and truly are the next generation of leaders!
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On March 15, YSEALI Thailand alumni met with Special Envoy for Youth Issues Abby Finkenauer. Special Envoy Abby Finkenauer learned about local Thai business initiatives, experienced inclusive artwork through Weaving Our Stories exhibit with Thailand’s deaf community and discussed pressing

On March 15, YSEALI Thailand alumni met with Special Envoy for Youth Issues Abby Finkenauer. @USGlobalYouth learned about local Thai business initiatives, experienced inclusive artwork through Weaving Our Stories exhibit with Thailand’s deaf community and discussed pressing
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