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International Youth Conference 12
From September 24–27, 2025, the 12th International Youth Conference (IYC12) will take place in New York City during the UNGA80 High-Level Week, uniting global youth leaders, changemakers, and innovators to shape the future of multilateralism.
Under the theme “Youth Solutions for a Changing World,” IYC12 will serve as a youth-led contribution to the UN@80 Initiative, supporting the United Nations’ effort to reform and modernize its systems for the 21st century. As a historic voice that first championed a people-centered UN in 2019, IYC continues to lead with purpose—bringing forward data, real-world solutions, and bold recommendations from youth worldwide.
Hosted by the International Organization of Youth (IOY) in collaboration with UN-Habitat, UNITAR, UNEP, MGCY, IAAI GloCha, and UN Geneva Beyond Lab, IYC12 features innovation labs, policy roundtables, intergenerational dialogues, and a youth declaration that will echo into the halls of the UN.
About
International Organization of Youth
At IOY, we bridge the gap between youth and the United Nations, ensuring that young voices resonate and leave an imprint within the UN corridors. We champion youth participation at the UN, ensuring representation all regions. Emphasizing the importance of youth participation in decision-making processes, we believe the youth of today are the torchbearers of tomorrow. Our global outreach efforts ensure that youth are well-informed, actively involved, and encouraged to contribute to addressing global challenges. Through skill development, policy engagement, grassroots connections, and community involvement, we empower young people to drive positive change and tackle global issues effectively.
International Youth Conference
An annual global gathering that unites youth leaders, policymakers, and diplomats for dynamic dialogue, capacity-building workshops, and actionable policy discussions.
IYC Impact Program
A framework that transforms conference learnings into tangible community projects. This program supports youth in designing, implementing, and tracking projects aligned with the SDGs.
IOY Academic Campus Chapters
IOY’s University-based hubs that nurture youth leadership and policy advocacy by blending academic insights with real-world engagement.
IOY Global Youth Diplomacy & Advocacy Certification Program
A comprehensive training initiative that equips young leaders with skills in diplomacy, policy drafting, lobbying, and advocacy.
IOY Urban Hub
City-based chapters that localize global priorities by engaging urban youth in sustainable development and policy advocacy. IOY Urban Hub transforms urban challenges into opportunities for local impact.
Council of Future Generations (CFG)
A specialized platform for emerging youth (aged 15–19) to actively participate in global policy dialogues, strategic planning, and advocacy. CFG is where future global leaders begin their journey.
IOY is a Global platform for youth engagement
and policymaking with the United Nations
