Global Summit on Sustainable Futures for Women and Youth

The Global Summit on Building Sustainable Futures for Women and Youth () is a landmark international event that brings together global leaders, policymakers, corporate representatives, and changemakers to drive tangible action toward sustainable development. Taking place from April 7 to 11, 2025, in Istanbul, Türkiye, this Summit is the first global initiative to take action on the principles of the United Nations Pact for the Future and the EU Gender Action Plan III.

Additional info: https://usidhr.org/gswy2025

Organized by the US Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights (USIDHR) in partnership with the Avcılar Municipality under the leadership of Mayor Utku Caner Çaykara, the event will feature collaboration with renowned global entities such as the United Nations and the European Union. GSWY 2025 aims to empower women and youth as leaders of sustainable development by providing a roadmap for the implementation of these global policies and sparking transformative discussions and actions.

Istanbul, a transcontinental hub known for hosting world leaders and fostering decisive action, serves as the ideal venue for this historic Summit.

• 76 Countries Represented
• 500+ Delegates
• 5 Days of Action
• 1 Unified Goal: Empowering women and youth to lead sustainable development.

GSWY 2025 represents a pivotal step in advancing the agenda set forth by the United Nations Summit of the Future 2024. Its objectives are:

1. To implement the United Nations Pact for the Future and the EU Gender Action Plan III, focusing on inclusivity and sustainability.
2. To empower women and youth through actionable workshops, panel discussions, and networking opportunities.
3. To provide participants with a prestigious Certification as Inclusivity and Sustainability Advocates, equipping them with the tools and recognition to drive change.
4. To establish multi-stakeholder partnerships that foster innovative solutions and sustainable progress.
5. To promote actionable steps toward achieving key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through global collaboration.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Istanbul, Deniz Kock, İstanbul, Turkey