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The Youth Assembly
The Youth Assembly is a unique platform that cultivates a global network of young leaders and changemakers through exchange, education, action and impact. It empowers the next generation of leaders with opportunities to connect with like-minded peers, trailblazers, and influencers, develop global competence and critical skills, and transform their vision for a better future through innovative action.
Stay informed about the Youth Assembly!Dare to Reshape the World at the 27th Session of the Youth Assembly
August 12-14, 2022 in New York City
Call for Program Proposals is open
Host a session or become an official speaker by submitting your proposal by February 28, 2022.
Send a Delegation to the Youth Assembly
Groups of five or more delegates are invited to apply by June 24, 2022.
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Be a part of this unique global gathering of young leaders addressing the world’s greatest challenges. Send a delegation, become a program partner, sponsor the event or support scholarships.
Who can attend?
The Youth Assembly brings together the world’s foremost young leaders and changemakers. The Youth Assembly delegates, age 18 to 32, come from over 100 countries and possess strong leadership potential as well as keen interest in global issues.
Who speaks at the Youth Assembly?
Since 2004, our most notable speakers have included UN leaders and senior staff, celebrities, and other luminaries from civil society and the private sector. Past speakers include former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, former UN Youth Envoy Ahmad Alhendawi, incumbent UN Youth Envoy Jayathma Wickramanayake, Presidents of the UN General Assembly, former UN Youth Champion Monique Coleman, American economist Jeffrey Sachs, Indian-American socio-political activist Arun Gandhi, and youth activists such as Alexandria Villasenor, Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, and Amani Al Khatahtbeh.
History of the Youth Assembly
Since 2004, the Youth Assembly has created an intergenerational space for dialogue among civil society, academia, the private sector, and youth to tackle innovative solutions to global issues in the 21st century. Originally launched by the Friendship Ambassadors Foundation (FAF), the Youth Assembly became a part of AFS Intercultural Programs in 2022. Both organizations bring decades of experience in the world of international education and cultural exchange, and a shared focus on developing the next generation of young leaders.