Real Action, Not Words Alone, Needed to Achieve UN Agenda 2030
NEW YORK, 15 September 2023 – As politicians and policymakers make speeches at the United Nations during a high-level summit next week to assess the lack of progress on the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals, people’s leaders representing some of the world’s most marginalised communities will come together just across the UN Headquarters […]
International Youth Day: Meet The 2023 Youth Day Spotlight Awardees
In 2022, the Network of Youth for Sustainable Initiative (NGYouthSDGs) in partnership with Oxfam in Nigeria launched the Youth Day Spotlight Awards to recognize young Nigerians between the ages of 18 and 29 leading actions for sustainable development at the local and national levels. The Youth Day Spotlight Award is our strategy to centre the […]
Why Menstrual Equity is Key to Achieving Gender Equity
Menstrual inequity refers to the unequal access to menstrual products, facilities, education, and sanitation that many women and girls face around the world. It is a pervasive issue that affects women and girls in both developed and developing countries and has wide-ranging impacts on their health, education, and economic opportunities. One of the leading causes […]
Ending Youth Tokenism – NGYouthSDGs with Support from UNIC Lagos Trains 360 Youth Across 6 States in Nigeria As Advocates Against Climate Change
Nigeria Youth SDGs registered as the Network of Youth for Sustainable Initiative in collaboration with the United Nations Information Centre, Lagos, held six interactive workshops ahead of cop27 aimed at building the capacity of young people to advocate for environmental and social justice issues in Nigeria. The workshop happened in Adamawa, Anambra, Kaduna, Kwara, Ondo […]
COP27: NGYouthSDGs advocate stronger commitment to climate change, biodiversity
Ahead of the 27th Conference of Parties (COP), Nigeria Youth SDGs Network registered as the Network of Youth for Sustainable Initiative with support from the United Nations Information Centre, Lagos is hosting the COP 27 Youth Leadership Workshop across the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria. The workshop aims to build the capacity of young people […]
Arise & Secure Your Vote: Gift Chikere and Her 15 Advocates Charge Nigerian Youth
Can art be a tool for influencing voting culture for better governance among youth? Gift Chikere (aka TheGift), a creative artiste and alumnus of the Street Project Foundation, is exploring poetry, music, and writing to inspire young Nigerians to participate actively in governance. As a youth activist, Gift understands that her voice alone is not […]
Youth Should Volunteer More So We Can Achieve the SDGs – Ikenna Ugwu
My journey in localizing the SGDs began in 2018. It was a moment of self-discovery, reflecting on my life purpose, and seeking opportunities to support my community and the people around me to live a happier and prosperous life. Reflecting on my early life and education, where my teachers would bring the students out to […]
Education is Key to Achieving Sustainable Development – Mayokun Iyaomolere
Hailing from Ilaje Local Government Area (LGA) of Ondo State, there are two distinct features of my origin. I bear long names with deep meanings, typified by my last name, Iyaomolere (labouring over a child is profitable). Another unique thing that typifies us is our constant battle for survival with the Atlantic Ocean as Ilaje […]
You Need Determination To Make A Difference In Your Community – Fatima Usman
My SDG journey started In 2018 during my service year for NYSC (National Youth Service Commission). As a youth corps member, I joined the SDGs Community Development Service (CDS) group and learnt more about the Global Goals for Sustainable Development. I also attended capacity-building workshops and training on Agenda 2030, which sparked my interest in […]
I Am Providing Sustainable Solutions to Waste and Climate Adaptation in Nigeria – Lauretta Boniface
I am passionate about providing sustainable solutions to the problem of waste and climate change adaptation in Nigeria. Growing up in the northern part of the country and having first-hand experience of climate change, environmental degradation, and pollution fueled my passion to ameliorate the impact of climate change in my community by increasing resilience and […]
