Youth, Disarmament and Non-Proliferation

Who adopted this document and its mandates?

A document of the General Assembly, under agenda item 99ii Youth, disarmament and non-proliferation, published in 2025.

What other versions does this mandate have?

4 versions · 2019–2025

Year	Symbol	Title	Word length	Text similarity
2025	A/RES/80/55	Youth, disarmament and non-proliferation	942	71%Compare
2023	A/RES/78/31	Youth, disarmament and non-proliferation	864	78%Compare
2021	A/RES/76/45	Youth, disarmament and non-proliferation	701	66%Compare
2019	A/RES/74/64	Youth, disarmament and non-proliferation	476	–

Who cites this mandate in the budget?

1 entity

Entity	(Sub-)Programme	Title	Total mandates cited	Expenditure
	Programme 3	Disarmament	82
	Subprogramme 4	Regional disarmament, capacity-building and outreach	20	Unavailable

Historical expenditure covers the complete programme or subprogramme, not this mandate. For an overview of all UN entities and programmes, see UN entities and programmes.

Who cites this mandate in the budget?

1 entity

Entity	(Sub-)Programme	Title	Total mandates cited	Expenditure
	Programme 3	Disarmament	82	—
	Subprogramme 4	Regional disarmament, capacity-building and outreach	20	—

Historical expenditure covers the complete programme or subprogramme, not this mandate. For an overview of all UN entities and programmes, see UN entities and programmes.

Which reports were submitted under this mandate?

2 reports · 2023–2025

Year	Symbol	Title		Mandate resolution
2025	A/80/165	Youth, disarmament and non-proliferation report of the Secretary-General		A/RES/78/31
2023	A/78/164	Youth, disarmament and non-proliferation report of the Secretary-General		A/RES/76/45

What subjects does this mandate have?

2 subjects

Disarmament Youth

What’s in this document?

7 operative paragraphs

Encourages Member States, the United Nations, relevant specialized agencies and regional and subregional organizations to continue to promote the meaningful, inclusive and effective participation of young people in discussions in the field of disarmament and non‑proliferation, including through dialogue platforms, mentoring, internships, fellowships, scholarships, model events and youth group activities;

Calls upon Member States, the United Nations, relevant specialized agencies and regional and subregional organizations to consider developing and implementing policies and programmes for young people to increase and facilitate their constructive engagement in the field of disarmament and non‑proliferation, including through their contribution to delegations in multilateral meetings;

Stresses the importance of realizing the full potential of young people through education and capacity-building, bearing in mind the ongoing efforts and the need to promote the sustainable entry of young people into the field of disarmament and non‑proliferation;

Requests the Secretary-General to seek specific measures to promote the meaningful and inclusive participation and empowerment of youth on disarmament and non‑proliferation issues, including through the Youth4Disarmament initiative of the Office for Disarmament Affairs of the Secretariat, and through token grants, awards and the Youth4Disarmament Forum, supported by voluntary contributions, with a view to building upon established networks and strengthening coordination and partnership with and among Member States, the United Nations, relevant specialized agencies and regional and subregional organizations, and civil society, including youth-led and youth-focused organizations;

Also requests the Secretary-General to seek the views of Member States, the United Nations, other relevant international and regional organizations and civil society organizations on the issue of the promotion of youth engagement and empowerment activities in the area of disarmament and non‑proliferation and to submit a report thereon to the General Assembly at its eighty-second session;

Encourages Member States to continue efforts to raise awareness and strengthen coordination within the United Nations system and beyond on the ongoing efforts to promote the role of youth;

Decides to include in the provisional agenda of its eighty-second session, under the item entitled “General and complete disarmament”, the sub-item entitled “Youth, disarmament and non‑proliferation”.

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