To develop young leaders who advocate for democracy, human rights, and fundamental freedoms, Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. Representative to the United Nations, announced at the Summit for Democracy in Costa Rica the creation of a global Youth Democracy Network, in collaboration with the Community of Democracies.  The Network will strengthen intergenerational ties and increase peer-to-peer connections so that the next generation of leaders can work together to foster strong democracies and respect for human rights. Read more