In 1995 the UN General Assembly adopted the “World Programme of Action for Youth to the Year 2000 and Beyond” in which the UN Member States recognized that “the imagination, ideals and energies of young women and men are vital for the continuing development of the societies in which they live”. In 1995 and subsequently in 2003 they agreed on altogether 15 priority areas on youth where governments promised to enhance their commitments and directly include young people in the design, implementation and monitoring of youth related policies.

One aspect of this ongoing commitment is the direct involvement of young people in decision making. In many countries several young people are chosen to participate in the deliberations of the General Assembly on youth related issues in the capacity of youth delegates, thus being formally part of their national delegations during the sessions at the UN headquarters in New York. They have the opportunity to speak on behalf of their government in front of the Assembly, negotiate clauses on resolutions concerning youth and contribute to the empowerment of young people in their countries upon return, either as advisers to their government or activists in youth-led NGOs.

Being a youth-led initiative, EuroMUN is the youth’s part of the bargain to monitor progress made in the implementation of the World Programme and participate in the deliberation of matters important to us such as the environment, generational justice, sustainable development and above all peace!

Meet the future UN-diplomatic generation at EuroMUN! 

On April 17 – 20, 2008 UN Youth Delegates will hold within the framework of EuroMUN a Special Session on Youth where they will promote the youth delegates programme, work on its continuous institutionalisation and prepare the input of youth for the 2008 General Assembly!

Here, you will have the opportunity to meet with UN Youth Delegates from the 2007 and 2008 General Assembly who will talk about their experiences at the United Nations, you will be able to share with them your concerns about the situation of youth in your country and have the chance to get to know the right people for you to set up a Youth Delegate programme in your country!

Does your country have a Youth Delegate? Make it happen!

Young Voice – A Newsletter made by UN Youth Delegates for young people around the world!

 Young Voice - Issue 1/2007

 Young Voice - Issue 2/2007

 Young Voice - Issue 3/2007

 Young Voice - Issue 4/2007

 Young Voice - Issue 5/2007

For more information about the UN Youth Delegate Programme, the countries participating and more opportunities for young people at the United Nations please refer to the UN section on youth .