Generation Unlimited

Building over 1 billion #WorkLifeReady futures. Generation Unlimited’s Global Leadership Council brought together Heads of State and Government, CEOs of world-leading companies, development organizations and youth changemakers during the United Nations General Assembly week to chart a path to unlock livelihoods for over 1 billion young people through government-business collaboration. Hosted with the Government of Qatar and Qatar Fund for Development, co-chaired by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell and PwC Global Chairman Mohamed Kande, the Council focused on moving from fragmented initiatives to national-scale strategies that connect youth to skills, jobs, and entrepreneurship. Leaders explored how governments, private sector, and young people can join together to create dignified work, demand-driven skills pathways, and sustainable youth-led enterprises. Read the full story 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eptqxeqe

Generation Unlimited welcomes Will Straw, CEO of The King's Trust International, as the newest member of the Global Leadership Council. A committed leader in youth development, Will leads The King’s Trust International global efforts to deliver education, employability, and enterprise programmes in partnership with local organizations around the world. With extensive experience spanning public policy, international development, and organizational leadership, Will brings expertise in building scalable, youth-focused solutions that connect learning to livelihoods and social impact. As a member of the Global Leadership Council, Will joins global leaders from across sectors in guiding the initiative’s strategic direction and championing efforts to connect every young person to opportunities for employment, entrepreneurship, and social impact. #WorkLifeReady Explore the full Global Leadership Council here 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eE_zyxM3

Generation Unlimited welcomes Amit Sevak, CEO of ETS, as the newest member of the Global Leadership Council. A visionary leader in education and workforce transformation, Amit leads ETS’s global mission to advance human progress through learning, assessment, and talent solutions — reaching lifelong learners around the world. With decades of experience driving innovation across universities, edtech organizations, and workforce initiatives, Amit brings expertise in reimagining how skills, credentials, and education systems prepare young people for the future of work. As a member of the Global Leadership Council, Amit will join global leaders from across sectors in guiding the initiative’s strategic direction and championing efforts to connect every young person to opportunities for employment, entrepreneurship, and social impact. #WorkLifeReady Explore the full Global Leadership Council here 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eE_zyxM3

"Our athletes, our creatives and entrepreneurs are already showing what resilience and talent can achieve... With the right partnerships, South Sudan’s youth won't just seek jobs, they will create them – for our economy, our unity, our future.” - H.E. Josephine Lagu Yanga, Vice President, South Sudan. At the Generation Unlimited Global Leadership, Vice President Lagu Yanga shared South Sudan's vision for empowering its youth - turning one of the world's youngest populations into a driving force for innovation, jobs, and inclusive growth. Because when partners invest in young people to be #WorkLifeReady, entire nations move forward.

Access to decent work can transform possibilities for girls and young women, helping them shape their own futures. Through the Digital Girls Hub initiative by YuWaah India at UNICEF Generation Unlimited, young women across India are gaining employable skills, entering the workforce, and driving change in their families and communities. Meet Monika Kaushal, Sapna Pal, Sapna Pandey and Jyoti Gurjar - four of over 9,500 girls and young women on their journey to be #WorkLifeReady, moving confidently from learning to earning.

From learner to aspiring diplomat! Samyra has already completed a political participation course through the Equipe 1 Milhão de Oportunidades (One Million Opportunities) programme from UNICEF Generation Unlimited and partners, and plans to study International Relations after graduating high school. Samyra is #WorkLifeReady to learn, lead, and represent. Young people have the ambition, but they need the opportunities to match. We must work together to bridge the gap between skills and livelihoods. #GirlGoals © UNICEF/BRZ/Jéssica Lauane

How can national skills systems better support adolescent girls and young women to thrive in future economies? That question was central to HERizon Fest 2025: Celebrating Women, Skills & Employment – a two-day high-level convening in Dhaka organized by the National Skills Development Authority and GIZ Bangladesh. The event brought together key government leaders, private sector, donors, international experts, and civil society to exchange ideas on advancing women-and girl-centered approaches to skills and employment. Generation Unlimited’s Deputy Director Urmila Sarkar contributed global perspectives, sharing lessons from initiatives like the Girls’ Education and Skills Partnership (GESP) on linking skills development to livelihood opportunities. Alongside technical workshops and a marketplace with UNICEF Bangladesh, HERizon Fest highlighted the importance of gender-responsive policies, financing, and collaboration across sectors. Thank you to GIZ Bangladesh’s ADVANTAGE programme and partners for creating a space to advance these critical discussions. 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/eZTi7Y2n 🎥 Watch the talk at HERizon Fest 2025: https://lnkd.in/eUKpMU2v #WorkLifeReady

The power and potential of youth in shaping the future of work!   On this World Day for Decent Work, meet these inspiring youth leading the way in digital innovation, rural enterprise and fragile contexts.   These stories showcase the impact and leadership of youth in building a better and more equitable world of work.    ➤ Meet Clara, a farmer, agripreneur and mentor from Malawi [bit.ly/4nZX6JS]   ➤ Learn how the Girls’ Education and Skills Partnership (GESP) is driving digital change in India, Bangladesh & Nigeria [bit.ly/48olf8J]   ➤ Listen to refugee youth from Syria & Yemen championing rights at work [bit.ly/4oaGIq9]   Let’s continue to support and invest in youth as key drivers of inclusive and decent work for all!   #WorkLifeReady #DecentJobsforYouth

Kevin Frey, Generation Unlimited CEO, met with Jozef Síkela, EU Commissioner, to discuss how partnerships with the private sector can help equip young people with the skills they need, create meaningful opportunities, and support their journey from learning to earning, ensuring they are #WorkLifeReady.