The Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women Youth and Persons with Disabilities Mmapaseka Steve Letsike will address the G20 Youth Engagement Working Group (Y20) in Pretoria on Thursday 19 June 2025. The G20 Youth Working Group aims to empower young leaders to shape global policies and mobilise young people to strategically participate and contribute to the G20 through the Y20 working group.
Members of the media are invited to cover the opening session as follows:
Date: 19 June 2025
Venue: The Innovation Hub Centre (Mark Shuttleworth Street) Pretoria
Time: 10:00-16:00
G20 Youth Engagement Working Group (Y20) is set to deliberate on the following key priorities:
- Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability - Green Horizons: Leading a Just Energy Transition;
- Inclusive Economic Growth and Employment - Pathways to Prosperity;
- AI, Digital Innovation, Skills Development and the future of work -innovation to elevate building Skills for tomorrow.
- Meaningful Youth Engagement and Reforming Multilateralism for a Just Future and Inclusive Social Development and Fighting Inequality - Leaving No One Behind.
As the world moves into an increasingly interconnected and complex future, the role of youth is ever more vital in policymaking. Youth participation in the international decision-making process is more than a necessity.
Media Enquiries Contact:
Cassius Selala Head of Communication Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities
Cell: 060 534 0672
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