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Press Conference: Launch of the UN Youth Mental…

Press Conference: Launch of the UN Youth Mental Health Initiative - Second World Summit for Social Development (Doha, Qatar 4-6 November 2025)

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Meetings & Events / Conferences / World Summit for Social Development / Second Summit
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Video Length
00:19:59
Asset Language
English
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Broadcasting UN Entity
DEPARTMENT OF GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS - DGC
Summary
The United Nations Youth Office will launch its flagship initiative on Youth Mental Health and Well-being at the World Summit for Social Development. This flagship initiative pushes for a shift from treating symptoms to transforming systems. The briefing will share insights and the vision for transforming the way mental health is understood and championed — across the UN system and beyond.
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Speakers:

  • Dr. Felipe Paullier, Assistant Secretary-General for Youth Affairs

  • Tanatswa Chikaura, Young Leader for the SDGs and Mental Health Advocate/Founder of Ndinewe Foundation

Moderated by: Martin Samaan, Spokesperson for the Second World Summit for Social Development, UN Department of Global Communications

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