ASEAN Youth Call For Inclusive, Sustainable Development
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim attends the Interface with Representatives of ASEAN Youth at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) today.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivers opening remarks during the Interface with Representatives of ASEAN Youth at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) today.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Youth delegates from ASEAN member states have urged regional leaders to adopt bold and inclusive policies to advance youth empowerment, sustainable development, and regional resilience during the 4th ASEAN Youth Dialogue, held here from May 22 to 26.
In the 4th ASEAN Youth Statement 2025, issued in conjunction with the Dialogue, themed "Youth for a Sustainable Future: Empowering Inclusion and Driving Change in ASEAN", the young leaders presented nine key policy recommendations to ASEAN governments.
Among the recommendations are the call on ASEAN Member States to renew their commitment to empowering youth in driving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the UN Pact for the Future, the ASEAN Community Vision 2025, and the ASEAN Work Plan on Youth 2021–2025.
The delegates also strongly urged greater focus on the health and well-being of young people, proposing targeted policies that address sexual and reproductive health, mental health, substance abuse, nutrition, and hygiene.
They also highlighted the importance of affordable and accessible healthcare services, particularly for mental health support.
The youth also urged ASEAN member states to expand social protection programmes for marginalised communities – including women, persons with disabilities and vulnerable groups – which includes improving access to education, healthcare, economic opportunities, and protection from violence and discrimination.
In addressing the rapid digital transformation, ASEAN youth encouraged the development of accessible education and advanced skills training in areas such as artificial intelligence, digital literacy, and the Fourth Industrial Revolution, as well as campaigns to combat cybercrimes such as misinformation, disinformation, cyberbullying and online scams.
The statement also recommended ASEAN member states to develop joint education and training programmes that centre on the 17 SDGs.
These should involve multistakeholder collaboration between governments, academia, civil society and the private sector to build youth capacity, competitiveness and knowledge exchange.
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