UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATION
YOUTH PLATFORM UK
For Succeeding Generations
OUR VISION
A world in which the youth are empowered, heard and equipped with awareness.
"No one is born a good citizen, no nation is born a democracy. Rather both are the processes that continue to evolve over a lifetime. Young people must be included from birth. A society that cuts itself off from its youth, severs its lifeline..."
Kofi Annan, Secretary-General of the United Nations (1997-2006)
OUR MISSION
To prepare future generations with the skills and focus needed to tackle an ever-changing society, accelerating and amplifying our voices to strengthen our global community.
WHO WE ARE
The United Nations Association - Youth Platform (UK) is an educational and collaborative project serving all youth MUN and UN-related societies, associations, groups, and interested individuals across the United Kingdom. In June 2020, we were formally recognised by UNA-UK's board of trustees, and have evolved to become an organisation built on the foundations of young people interested in the workings of the United Nations, we promote awareness of global and national issues through meaningful outreach projects, SDGs education and collaborations.
We are a group of like-minded youth based in the UK, working as volunteers to run this organisation. Our diverse team consists of youth from all around the world, and we commit to a vision of equality and diversity. The importance of personal development alongside magnifying our impact forms the foundation of our work. If you are based in the UK, between the ages of 15-26, and would like to volunteer, please see here!
OUR CORE OBJECTIVES
To prepare future generations with the skills and focus needed to tackle an ever-changing society, accelerating and amplifying our voices to strengthen our global community.
EDUCATION
Through workshops, discussion, coaching and online courses, provide quality, impactful, and lasting SDGs education and foster meaningful personal development for full attainment of their identity as a global citizen, improving personal development, awareness and activism skills. This includes educating and promoting a greater understanding of the role, functions and potential of the United Nations, with special emphasis on the Sustainable Development Goals and empowering youth to become involved in its realisation, reform and development.
DISCUSSION
Provide a national landscape for the discussion of international issues relevant to youth, pertaining both to the UK and the international community. We discuss best practices, issues and developments pertaining to the UK Model UN circuit of conferences and provide workbooks and workshops to local youth MUN and UN-related societies.
ADVOCACY
Promote youth engagement and awareness on social, national and international issues through online seminars, events, campaigns and social media. We hope to equip youths at any stage of education with the understanding of their identity as global citizens.
CAMPAIGN
Campaign for and establish the UK's official UN Youth Delegate Programme, UNESCO Youth Delegate Programme and other campaigns, and upon establishment take an active role in the selection processes.
FIND OUT MORE
If you're interested in our works and have any general questions, or are an eager 16-25 year old based in the UK, please do not hesitate to get in touch!