As the world marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War and the founding of the United Nations, youth from across the globe have come together to issue a bold and unified call for peace, cooperation, and a shared future.
In a historic declaration titled the World Youth Peace Initiative, young representatives from various nations commemorated the end of World War II and the birth of the United Nations — two pivotal moments that redefined the global order in favor of peace, justice, and multilateralism.
The statement highlights the extraordinary courage and unity demonstrated by the global community eight decades ago in overcoming fascism. It emphasizes that today’s youth must draw inspiration from that legacy to confront modern global challenges — including war, climate change, inequality, and technological disruption.
“Eighty years ago, our predecessors illuminated darkness with unity. Eighty years later, it is up to us—the youth—to define the future through action,” the initiative proclaims.
The declaration outlines five core commitments:
Defend World Peace: Young people are urged to uphold historical truth, resist violence and unilateralism, and protect the international order with the UN at its core.
Foster Mutual Understanding Among Civilizations: Youth must lead cultural dialogue, champion inclusivity, and combat extremism through education, exchange, and empathy.
Advance Win-Win Development: Participants advocate for deepened global cooperation and active youth involvement in achieving the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Address Climate Change Together: Recognizing the climate crisis as a universal threat, the initiative calls for global youth solidarity and innovation in environmental action.
Promote Technology for Good: Youth are encouraged to guide emerging technologies like AI toward inclusive progress and ethical global governance.
With the world facing profound transformation—geopolitical shifts, economic uncertainty, and environmental threats—the statement affirms that the youth of today must act as stewards of peace and builders of a better world.
The 80th anniversary of these twin milestones serves not only as a reflection on past triumphs but also as a new beginning. The youth of the world are pledging to work hand in hand to ensure the next eight decades are defined by cooperation, not conflict.
