Sing for Hope Co-Founders Monica Yunus and Camille Zamora with young pianist Darrius Simmons at UNICEF?s Sing for Hope Piano, made possible by IFAC Photo

From: Photo Flash: UNICEF, Sing For Hope HandaHarmony, & Juilliard Bring Youth & Arts Into Global Development

Where do children and the arts belong in conversations on global social development? Front and center, say UNICEF, Sing for Hope's HandaHarmony program, Juilliard, Nord Anglia Education, and youth participants from around the world. These leading organizations in conjunction with UN Member States, co-hosted a side event at the High Level Political Forum (HLPF) celebrating how young people are using art and advocacy to further the UN's Social Development Goals (SDGs). The event, titled “Child and Youth Art, Advocacy and Action to be Safe to Learn: A student presentation on SDGs 4 and 17,” brought together 100 students from around the world, showcasing how their creativity can be used to end violence in schools, and compelling Member States to include youth arts in their SDG efforts.