september 2024 – pact for the future chapter 4 youth and future generations – comparison – REV 3 vs REV 4
Lead author: Eliane El Haber
The third revision (Rev.3) of the Pact for the Future was published on August 27, 2024, and was succeeded by the fourth revision (Rev.4) on September 13, 2024. Rev.4 marks a shift from a gender-specific approach to empowerment towards a broader declaration regarding the rights and potential of all children and young people, substituting “persons in vulnerable situations” with “those in vulnerable situations.” The focus has also transitioned from bolstering intergenerational partnerships to advocating for “family-friendly and family-oriented policies” that assist in children’s social and economic development. In addition, a new component promotes regular interactions between generations, while a previous element has changed from “establishing” to “fostering” intergenerational dialogues, indicating a more supportive stance. Lastly, the terminology regarding young individuals has been streamlined to improve inclusivity. This bulletin offers a targeted analysis of Chapter 4, highlighting the distinctions between Rev.3 and Rev.4. Importantly, all actions and three Operational Paragraphs were retained without changes during the transition from Rev.3 to Rev.4, and as such, they will not be discussed in the following analysis. Comparisons will be marked in italics for clarity.