UN 80 Series: the power of youth

In this episode of Round Table, host Heyang interviews Dr. Dong Xiaoman, who shares her experiences working with the United Nations Office for Project Services and the UN Youth Office. Xiaoman discusses her early interest in justice and fairness, her work in integrating Chinese perspectives into UN discourse, including the concept of a community with a shared future, and China's contributions to the UN framework. She emphasizes the importance of including young voices in global governance and provides examples of how young leaders can make a difference. Xiaoman also addresses the challenges of ensuring youth participation translates into actual influence and offers advice to young people interested in global governance, highlighting the need for them to actively shape the future of international cooperation.