Rachel Palermo, United States Institute of Peace
“I am eager to join the AFS Youth Assembly to foster cross-collaboration, critical thinking, policy guidance and formulate new practices that contribute to further the Youth, Peace & Security Global…
Speakers
The Youth Assembly speakers have always included young changemakers, UN leaders and senior staff, celebrities, and other luminaries from civil society and the private sector. At the 2023 Youth Assembly these notable speakers will address the theme “Breakthrough to a Better Future.”
Alejandro Daly, Latin American Coalition for Clean Air
“The climate crisis is a public health and human rights crisis. If we want to fight it, we need to put health at the center of the discussion.” Alejandro Daly…
Meri Goulart de Campos, SPARK
“SPARK is honored to participate in the AFS Youth Assembly and to discuss how we can strengthen global partnership for sustainable development.” Meri de Campos is SPARK Programme, Inception &…
Noel Ifeanyi Alumona, Boys Champions
Noel Ifeanyi Alumona, Founder & CEO of Boys Champions, is a leading global voice in engaging men and boys in advancing gender equality and positive masculinities. Noel is an…
Rashwinder Bardha, JP Morgan
“Young people understand that social, economic and climate change are important for a fair and just society. As the father of a young daughter I am keen to learn from…
Cemre Ulker, Journalists and Writers Foundation
“I look forward to engaging with young professionals and human rights advocates on the contemporary challenges of implementing the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda, reviewing county cases, and working on…
Darshana Baruah, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Darshana M. Baruah is a fellow with the South Asia Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace where she directs the Indian Ocean Initiative. Her primary research focuses…
Kathy Chen, Accenture
Kathy is a Learning Strategist who is passionate about helping others reach their full potential. She is a Global Technology Learning Lead at Accenture. She obtained her B.A. from Cornell…
Andrés Peñaloza Lanza, AFS Intercultural Programs
“As a former participant, staff and speaker, I can tell the Youth Assembly is one of the most exciting global events in the world, especially for people who are starting…