Event Title:
High-Level Meeting of the United Nations General Assembly on the Appraisal of the Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons
Dates:
24 – 25 November 2025
Location:
United Nations Headquarters, New York, USA
Event Overview:
The United Nations General Assembly will convene a High-Level Meeting to appraise the Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons, bringing together Member States, civil society organizations, the private sector, and other stakeholders to assess global progress in the fight against human trafficking.
The meeting will review achievements, challenges, and emerging priorities since the last appraisal, culminating in the adoption of a Political Declaration to strengthen international cooperation and accelerate implementation of the Global Plan of Action.
Our Participation:
As The Youth Café, we are honoured to participate in this critical global forum. Our engagement underscores our commitment to championing youth voices, creative innovation, and social justice in addressing complex global challenges like human trafficking.
We aim to amplify youth perspectives in policy discussions, highlight innovative prevention approaches through youth-led and creative economy initiatives, and advocate for the inclusion of young people in decision-making processes that shape human rights and sustainable development outcomes.
Our Focus Areas:
Advancing youth-centered strategies for preventing human trafficking.
Promoting economic empowerment and safe livelihood pathways through the creative and digital economies.
Strengthening policy dialogue between youth networks, governments, and global institutions.
Building partnerships for data-driven and community-based solutions to exploitation and vulnerability.
Next Steps:
Confirm accreditation and participation in the High-Level Meeting.
Prepare youth-driven policy briefs and messages on anti-trafficking efforts.
Engage in plenary sessions, side events, and bilateral discussions.
Share insights and recommendations with our partners and audiences post-event.
Why This Matters:
Human trafficking remains one of the gravest violations of human dignity. By participating in this High-Level Meeting, The Youth Café continues to affirm its belief that empowering young people — through education, innovation, and opportunity — is central to building a world free from exploitation.