Youth Activities
The WFUNA Youth Network consists of United Nations Youth Associations (UNYAs) or youth activities and programs that are a part of their national United Nations Association. The youth network aims to increase youth participation in UN issues, and connects via online tools.
WFUNA itself is committed to engaging people of all ages, from all walks of life with the United Nations. In particular, WFUNA has regularly emphasized the importance of encouraging, inspiring and involving young people in this work. As a priority, all of WFUNA’s programs include a youth element, with some initiatives such as Model UN, being entirely dedicated to young people.
WFUNA will be holding a series of Youth activities and seminars, which will take place during the International Year of Youth, August 2010-August 2011. The first Youth Seminar was hosted in Oslo by UNA-Norway from 1–3 October 2010. The second Youth Seminar was hosted in Buenos Aires by UNA-Argentina from 29 June-1 July 2011.
The aim of the Youth Seminar Series is to develop the capacity of WFUNA’s youth network; to determine the youth priorities of UNAs and youth members; to share successful youth programs and communication ideas; to promote the strengthening and expansion of WFUNA’s youth network; to provide skill training to youth members; and to encourage collaboration with the WFUNA Secretariat and amongst UNAs and UNYAs.
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