In a videotaped address played at the Opening Ceremony of IYMS 2023, Ms. Gabriela Ramos, Assistant-Director General of UNESCO, announced the partnership agreement recently signed by IYMS and UNESCO.

The agreement outlines the task ahead: “UNESCO and IYMS recognize that young people are change-makers, leaders, and knowledge-holders, and that, as such, are key to addressing systemic challenges that stand before present and future generations”.  The document also highlights our contributions: “IYMS possesses the expertise and appropriate capabilities to contribute to the enhancement of youth capacities and the mobilization of young people to tackle some of the world’s most challenging issues to advance the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through media”. 

Mrs. Ramos ended her address by stating she was looking forward to learning from us.  Thank you, Mrs. Ramos! We are honored.