Advocacy
We champion youth through direct advocacy, connecting young leaders with opportunities to influence decision-making at the intergovernmental level.
What we advocate for
Our advocacy efforts are rooted in the belief that young people have the creativity, insight, and drive to address the world’s most pressing issues. Direct engagement is at the heart of our work.
Stakeholder Recognition
Young people are vital stakeholders in the political arena and deserve a seat at the table in decision-making at all levels.
Youth Empowerment
We advocate for diverse, inclusive youth capacity-building programs, particularly for marginalised youths.
Sustainable Futures
Sustainability is a generational promise: young people must lead in shaping resilient, equitable societies.
Inclusive Policies
From educational reform to economic opportunity, we push for policies responsive to young people’s needs.
How we advocate
We participate in high-level international conferences with written and oral interventions; conduct bilateral meetings with diplomats, NGOs and policymakers; provide written submissions on key conventions, treaties and legislation; and organise side events that spotlight youth-led solutions.
In 2024 alone we produced 32 inputs, statements and interventions across dozens of intergovernmental bodies and conferences.
YouthCubed
YouthCubed is DMUN’s platform for youth representation in the intergovernmental system, nominating Global Youth Representatives to major UN summits, from the Summit of the Future to global financing and climate negotiations. Our advocacy eliminated the minimum age requirement in countless intergovernmental meetings, programmes and forums, and we are the first youth-led organisation to be accredited in over 62 intergovernmental entities and meetings.
Ethical advocacy
Guided by principles of neutrality, integrity, respect, and lawfulness:
Politically neutral
We advocate for policies, not parties or countries, that serve youth interests.
Integrity first
Honesty, fairness, and ethical conduct guide every decision we make.
Respect for all
We engage every individual and institution with dignity, even when perspectives differ.
Lawful engagement
We adhere to all relevant rules, regulations, and frameworks in every space we engage.
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