Reporting on the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ's work with and for youth in 2026
The sixth edition of the Youth2030 Progress Report presents the first overview of implementation under Phase 2 (2025¨C2030) of Youth2030, the United Nations (Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ) system-wide Youth Strategy.
It marks the transition from establishing the foundations of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Youth Strategy to accelerating implementation and demonstrating measurable results.
The report reviews progress across the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ system, highlights emerging trends and challenges, and identifies opportunities to strengthen collective action with and for youth in support of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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Progress Report: Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Country Teams
The Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵCT Snapshot Series presents detailed country-level reporting from 132 Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Country Teams. Each Snapshot reflects performance across the 8 Key Performance Areas (KPAs) divided into 4 sections. Each KPA consists of primary questions scored with a Red; Yellow; Green, performance rating, qualitative questions (not scored), and optional spotlight questions, reflecting the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ¡¯s work for and with young people.
This collection of Snapshots showcases how Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵCTs are advancing meaningful youth participation, supporting national youth policies and integrating youth priorities across sectors.
Global and regional perspectives
To provide a broader view of progress, the Global Snapshot Series aggregates the performance of all 132 Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵCTs, offering a system-wide analysis across all Youth2030 indicators.
Additionally, the Regional Snapshot Series breaks down the data by geographical region ¡ª Africa, Arab States, Asia-Pacific, Europe and Central Asia, and Latin America and the Caribbean ¡ª and highlights context-specific trends, challenges and success stories.
Africa | Asia-Pacific | Arab States | Europe and Central Asia | Latin America and Caribbean
Progress Report: Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Entities
The Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Entity Snapshot Series shares progress updates from 50 Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ entities, based on 8 Key Performance Areas (KPAs) divided into 4 sections. Each KPA consists of primary questions scored with a Red; Yellow; Green, performance rating, qualitative questions (not scored), and optional spotlight questions, reflecting the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ¡¯s work for and with young people.
Previous Reports
The fourth edition of the Youth2030 Progress Report provides an overview of the implementation of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Youth Strategy across the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ system. Drawing on data reported in 2023, the report captures progress made from baseline years¡ª2020 for Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Country Teams and 2021 for Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ entities. It highlights efforts at global, regional, and country levels to fulfill the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ¡¯s commitments with and for young people, showcases collaboration with governments and youth networks toward sustainable development, and reaffirms the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ system¡¯s continued commitment to leaving no youth behind.
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The third edition of the Youth2030 Progress Report provides a comprehensive overview of the implementation of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Youth Strategy across the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ system. Marking five years since the launch of Youth2030, the report compares progress from baseline years¡ª2020 for Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Country Teams and 2021 for Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ entities¡ªwith data reported in 2022. It highlights efforts to integrate youth priorities into strategic planning, examines institutional capacities to deliver on youth-related commitments, and underscores the growing influence of young people in Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ decision-making processes. The report reaffirms the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ system¡¯s commitment to meaningful youth engagement and to leaving no youth behind.
The second edition of the Youth2030 Progress Report provides an overview of the implementation of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Youth Strategy across the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ system. Based on data reported in 2021, the report highlights efforts to advance global commitments with and for young people, and assesses the impact of strategic planning, funding, and coordination across the system. It outlines how strengthened global stewardship is enhancing accountability and accelerating implementation, reinforcing the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ¡¯s commitment to leaving no youth behind.
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The inaugural edition of the Youth2030 Progress Report provides a baseline overview of the implementation of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Youth Strategy across the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ system. Drawing on data reported in 2020, the report highlights the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ¡¯s response to young people¡¯s needs during the COVID-19 pandemic and its efforts to support youth participation in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It also reflects on the influence of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ reform process on youth programming and underscores how strengthened governance and coordination are driving transformative change and reinforcing the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ¡¯s commitment to leaving no youth behind.
The fifth edition of the Youth2030 Progress Report provides an updated overview of the implementation of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Youth Strategy across the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ system.
Marking the conclusion of Phase 1 (2018¨C2024) and the start of Phase 2 (2025¨C2030), the report captures progress made from baseline years ¡ª 2020 for Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Country Teams and 2021 for Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ entities ¡ª through 2024.
It highlights efforts at global, regional, and country levels to fulfill the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ¡¯s commitments for and with young people, showcases collaboration with governments and youth networks toward sustainable development, and reaffirms the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ system¡¯s continued commitment to leaving no youth behind.
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