Youth in Brazil
Youth Development
Partnerships with UNESCO Brasilia have played a strategic role in elaborating and practically applying a national youth policy and in establishing forums for formulating, implementing and monitoring programmes focused on youth development.
The United Nations defines 'youth' as persons between the ages of 15 and 24. However, being young can vary enormously worldwide, and 'youth' is often a fluid and changing category. As such, context is essential in UNESCO's definition of youth on specific occasions. Thus, this definition is flexible and can vary between countries and regions.

Young women and men have the creativity, the potential and the capacity to make change happen 鈥 for themselves, their societies, and the rest of the world.
UNESCO's work with and for youth is committed to empowering young women and men and helping them work together to drive social innovation and change, participate fully in developing their societies, eradicate poverty and inequality, and foster a culture of peace.
Youth are not just beneficiaries of this work 鈥 they are essential in finding solutions to the issues young people face today. They have demonstrated energy and leadership globally and must be fully engaged in social development and supported in this work by their societies.

Youth leader from Brazil, Maya Gabeira
UNESCO welcomes Brazilian surfer Maya Gabeira as Champion for the Ocean and Youth
Youth leader from Brazil, Tamara Klink
Tamara Klink: The young navigator breaking boundaries and travelling solo to the Arctic
Violence Prevention Among Young People in Brazil
Crime and violence have increased dramatically in Brazil in recent decades, particularly in large urban areas, leading to an intense public debate on causes and solutions.
The right to life is the most fundamental of all rights. Security means living without fearing the risk of violating one鈥檚 life, liberty, physical integrity or property. Security means not only being free from actual risks but also being able to enjoy the feeling of security.
Violence is seen as a violation of fundamental human rights. It is considered a threat to respect for the principles of liberty and equality.

Digital inclusion
UNESCO expects to play a primary role in supporting social inclusion actions to create opportunities for young people to improve their living conditions and develop their citizenship and to respond to the challenge of preventing youth violence, focusing on access to

Crian莽a Esperan莽a Programme
UNESCO Brasilia uses the experience acquired during the International Decade for a Culture of Peace and Non-violence for the Children of the World (2001鈥2010) to conduct long-lasting, effective intersectoral initiatives, such as the Crian莽a Esperan莽a Programme.
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