YOUNG ACTIVISTS SUMMIT
A global youth platform
About YAS
The Young Activists Summit (YAS) is a global platform that empowers young change-makers defending human rights and the environment. The 2025 Young Activists Summit ‘From Hashtag to Action’ was held on 20 November at the United Nations in Geneva (Switzerland) and online.
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Applications for #YAS26 are now closed.
Thank you to everyone who submitted an application or nomination. Our team is currently reviewing all submissions, and the evaluation process is expected to continue until the end of April 2026. If you hear from us during this period, it means that you or your nominee has been pre-selected for the next stage of evaluation.
Due to the high number of submissions, we will only be contacting those moving forward in the process. Please note that the YAS team is unfortunately unable to provide individual feedback on applications or nominations.
Due to the high number of submissions, we will only be contacting those moving forward in the process. Please note that the YAS team is unfortunately unable to provide individual feedback on applications or nominations.
Browse Activists
Check out the amazing young Activists who have been honoured so far!
YAS is co-led by dev.tv, the United Nations Office at Geneva, Swiss TV (Radio Télévision Suisse), and the Graduate Institute.
Our partners contribute to empowering our young Laureates, amplifying their voices worldwide, and building a community of dedicated young people advancing human rights and the environment.
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