We are a national youth-led organisation that aims to educate and empower young Australians on global issues. All of the work that we do is rooted in the belief that young people can and do make a difference in their communities. We foster ideas and innovation, and we give young people the inspiration and support they need to create change.
Laura John is a human rights lawyer and has worked with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees in Geneva and with advocacy organisations across the globe, Laura was our 2014 Australian Youth Representative to the United Nations and is currently the National President of the United Nations Association of Australia (UNAA) Youth Professionals Network. UN […]
By Sophie Bruce So you’re friends with someone in a queer relationship… I am very privileged as a queer person to say that I grew up around allies, and throughout my life have continued to be surrounded by allies. Sometimes as queer people we avoid the uncomfortable conversation with our straight friends, that there is a […]
Racism was the most raised issue among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people in the 2019 UN Youth Representative Listening Tour, with 64 percent of respondents selecting it compared with 58 percent of non-Indigenous respondents. In consultations, young people spoke of frequent experiences with structural and systemic racism. One young person spoke of being […]
The Aotearoa Leadership Tour is an opportunity for high school students to explore indigenous… See details ›
The Timor Leste Project is a year-long initiative for Year 10-12 students, culminating in a 2 week… See details ›
Evatt Queensland is the state’s round of the Evatt Trophy - Australia’s largest, oldest, and… See details ›
Unlike any other public speaking competition, UN Youth Voice asks contestants to present their… See details ›
The UN Youth Voice brings together Australia's brightest speakers in years 7-10 to craft and… See details ›
Junior Leadership Weekend is a 3 day residential conference held in Dysart, Tasmania. It is aimed… See details ›
While we're all staying at home, keeping safe, healthy and happy, make sure to keep an eye out on… See details ›
Evatt NT is the Territory round of Australia’s largest and premier debating and diplomacy… See details ›
The UN Youth Queensland State Conference is our premier event, and is one of the largest leadership… See details ›
Are you in Years 9 - 12 and passionate about global issues and human rights? Keep an eye on this… See details ›
Tasmania's premier youth summit, this conference brings together Year 9-12 students from across the… See details ›
Crisis Point is a one day summit structured around an Interactive Problem Solving Activity.… See details ›
The Evatt Competition is a Model United Nations Security Council diplomacy competition for students… See details ›
Junior Leadership Weekend is a 2 day, 1 night residential conference for students in years 7-8.… See details ›
Take advantage of a top-quality educational experience, crafted specifically for your needs! If… See details ›
UN Youth Victoria runs education sessions in schools across the state. Take advantage of a… See details ›
UN Youth ACT can come to your school! We run several activities which aim to engage students and… See details ›
Tell us how you'd change the world. Offer solutions to local and global problems. Open to students… See details ›
