Robust health data governance principles, inclusive dialogue, and bridging the digital divide will be critical for the digital health transformation to respect and protect human rights. In light of Human Rights Day, we are sharing takeaways from our session at the World Health Summit earlier this year.

More than half of the world’s population lives in cities, and by 2050, that number will have grown to two thirds. As more people move to cities for a better life, millions of young people grow up in environments that don’t meet their needs.

In the face of the pandemic, young people from all over the world have demonstrated a willingness and desire to help rebuild their cities in a way that would ensure all citizens, especially young people, can thrive. In the coming decades, they will be leading the future of our cities, but unfortunately their voices and perspectives on urban issues are often left out of key discussions.