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Starting point and reference for advocacy In their closing remarks, Co-Chairs Carolina Claus and Benjamin Günther emphasised the importance to share both the Youth7 spirit and the Youth7 Communiqué with governments, stakeholders, civil society and representatives of international youth cooperation: “After the Summit, is just before the Summit.” With the G7 Summit firmly in view, advo- cacy efforts immediately started – with Delegations presenting the Communiqué to their respective Ambassadors to Germany, the coordinating team reaching out to fellow engagement groups and Co-Chairs and Track Sherpa participating at Minis- ters’ Meeting in late May. The second edition of the Youth7 Communiqué was published in time for the G7 Leaders’ Summit at Elmau, knowing that its key messages and calls to action has already been disseminated to the Federal Chancellery and Federal Ministries involved. Throughout the advocacy efforts the Communiqué has proven its extensive reach and served as a comprehensive compendium on various policy fields, including gender equality and sustainable urban develop- ment. Christina Arkenberg “I want them to understand that 2050 is too late and that the decisions they’re making now for 2030 in the next five years or so, are going to be what we have to live with for centuries to come. The future is pretty much in their hands. […] 65% of young people worldwide feel their governments have failed them. So, there has been a lot of talk, but now we’re at the last minute for action. I think our proposals are very action-focused and they take up current policy discussions within the G7 They say: This is the more ambitious version that we need now for youth.” Jaya Scott, Delegate Canada
during the Youht7 Summit, enriched by a panel- ists from Argentina, India, Syria to give additional context and feedback. All Track recommendations reflect the global dimension by given reference to frameworks such as the United Nations’ Sustain- able Development Goals (SDGs). In parallel, the German Presidency has invited Argentina, India, Indonesia, Senegal and South Africa to join the G7 Summit 2022, consulting part- ners from across the globe and aiming at broader partnerships.
„Our participation is most important because the future of our country is in our hands. The Youth7 Summit is an opportunity for us to express our voice.” Aissatou Ndiaye, Head Delegate Senegal
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