Youth Declaration 2026 calls for voice, jobs and good governance
Summary
Youth representatives from all seven provinces have issued the Youth Declaration 2026, calling for good governance, decent jobs, quality education, healthcare, climate action and stronger youth participation in policymaking. The declaration also pushes for digital inclusion, AI responsibility, data privacy and better protection of marginalized communities.
Key Points
- The National Youth Festival in Kathmandu concluded with the release of the Youth Declaration 2026 on International Youth Day.
- Youth representatives demanded good governance, decent employment, quality education, healthcare, climate action and institutionalized youth participation at all levels of government.
- The declaration emphasizes inclusion and the rights of young women, persons with disabilities, Dalits, Indigenous peoples, Madhesi communities, rural youth and economically disadvantaged groups.
- Panel discussions focused on governance reforms and the digital future, including AI, privacy, digital rights and online safety.
