Developing a Global Approach for Measurement of Adolescent Well-Being

Regina Guthold, Holly Newby, Sarah Keogh, Rima A. Afifi, Karen Austrian, Sarah Baird, Robert W. Blum, Donald A.P. Bundy, Julianna Deardorff, Danielle Engel, Jonathan D. Klein, Sophie M. Kostelecky, Constance Mackworth-Young, Jose Marquez, Saoirse NicGabhainn, Jennifer Requejo, David A. Ross, Elizabeth Saewyc and Anshu Mohan

Recognizing the multiple and intergenerational benefits of investing in adolescent well-being, a Call to Action for Adolescent Well-being was launched in 2020 and endorsed by an unprecedented coalition of governments, UN agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and academic institutions. Signatories to the Call committed to engage adolescents in all legal, policy, and program processes that affect them; develop multisectoral, whole-of-government policy approaches that address adolescent well-being; and strengthen political commitment and funding for adolescents. To further support these efforts, the 1.8 Billion Young People for Change Campaign was launched in 2022.