United Nations Youth Associations (UNYA) is youth-led NGOs consisting of youth volunteers. UNYA is a great way to learn about the United Nations and get other youth involved in understanding and sharing the ideals enshrined in the UN Charter and other universal principles. UNYA also provides fertile ground for youth empowerment, education, networking, and generating public opinion to support the work of the United Nations building a better world for all.
Some of the core aims of UNYAs are to:
-Educate young people and the community about the work of the United Nations
-Empower young people to get involved in international affairs and civil society
-Represent the views of young people at a local, national and international level
-Act as forum for young people to network and socialize