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23 Apr, 5 tweets, 5 min read
WHO joins @GYMobilization to engage youth 🙌 around the world 🌏🌍🌍 find youth-led solutions to address the negative impacts of #COVID19 on young people. #youthmobilize

Find out more:
👉 bit.ly/3vcoj0H
The #COVID19 pandemic is disproportionately affecting millions of young people worldwide.

We are calling on governments and policymakers to help youth tackle health-related challenges resulting from the pandemic.

Find out more:
👉 bit.ly/3vcoj0H
The global response to the pandemic is underutilizing the power of youth, missing key opportunities to engage youth in innovative solutions.

Join @GYMobilization, get involved and make a difference:
👉 bit.ly/3vcoj0H

#youthmobilize
The global youth summit takes place from 23 to 25 April 🗓️

Watch it live:
🎞️ bit.ly/3vcoj0H

#YouthMobilize

Today is the last day of the global youth summit!

Check out the program and watch the event live:
👉 bit.ly/3vcoj0H

#YouthMobilize

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