We as youth have a single message to the world: Children and youth are not problems to be addressed; we are a powerful force for implementation. Young people, with the appropriate support, are key players of the decision-making process. Most importantly, we stress the fact that while youth are the hope for the future, we are also actors of the present! We are not token participants - we are a strong voice to be listened to.
Now, We challenge you to go beyond what you or your countries will sign here. This final outcome document does not reflect what we need, or what the rest of the world needs to achieve sustainable development. Why should we regress 20 years after? Shouldn’t we be progressing?
We challenge you not to be based on “the lowest common denominator”, but to give an answer to the expectations of the youth of your countries, your own children and grandchildren; We urge you to take concrete steps towards effective sustainable development.
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