ABOUT US

 

UN Youth Indonesia serves as an independent arm of the United Nations Association of Indonesia. UN Youth is a not-for-profit community organization run entirely by youth volunteers (aged 24 and under).

 

UN Youth Indonesia seeks to promote the ideals and the work of the United Nations. While these aims are similar to that of conventional United Nations Associations in advocating the United Nations Charter and educating young people about the structure and functions of the United Nations, UN Youth is also committed to the task of advocating the role of young people in domestic affairs, and of young people playing an active part in the democratic process.

 

Believing in the purposes and principles of the United Nations, UN Youth Indonesia aims to encourage young people to strive towards a greater understanding of global issues, and to educate them about the United Nations' structure, functions and future. Operating as a national network of young volunteers, UN Youth Indonesia is based firmly on a philosophy of best practice youth-for-youth leadership.

 

UN Youth Indonesia aims to develop students' and youth’s skills in vital areas such as debating, negotiation, leadership, problem solving and understanding of international affairs in an accessible and supportive environment. By encouraging young people to discuss and debate important issues amongst their peers and the broader community, UN Youth Indonesia gives voice to the concerns of young people. Ultimately, UN Youth Indonesia plays a dual role as an educational and advocacy body for Indonesia's young people.