Under the South African G20 Presidency theme of "Solidarity, Equality, and Sustainability", the Y20 Summit will gather youth delegates from G20 nations, regional representatives, and additional invited nations. The Y20 Summit will focus on five priority themes aligned with South Africa's national deliverables and the African Union's Agenda 2063 as well as the United Nations 2030 Agenda, all reinforcing South Africa’s commitment to social and economic development and climate action. The South African Y20 Summit will present the communique on youth priorities, providing G20 leaders with direct insights into the aspirations, concerns, and recommendations of the continent's youth.
Young People Championing Post Pandemic Futures | Policy Recommendations From The Youth Cafe
During these unprecedented times, it is more important than ever that governments, policymakers, academics, business leaders and civil society come together to find innovative ways of supporting communities and providing hope to younger generations. The pandemic has further highlighted and exacerbated the existing inequalities in our societies, with respect to access to resources, information and power dynamics. Children and young people are among the hardest hit; girls and young women in particular have been disproportionately impacted.