UNFPA Executive Director addresses young delegates at the National Model UN, New York

“Stay curious. Stay committed to dialogue. And don’t ever underestimate your own voice.”

UNFPA Executive Director Ms. Diene Keita addressed students of the National Model UN at the closing session of the 2026 New York conference.

This generation of youth represents one of the greatest opportunities of our time.

UNFPA stands with them as they build a more hopeful future–one conversation, one idea, one voice at a time.