AY Forum 2025
All African Youth Forum
The All-African Youth Forum 2025, hosted in Monrovia, Liberia from October 13–18, 2025, is themed “Building the World of Tomorrow.” It is expected to convene 500 delegates from across the continent and beyond, offering a dynamic platform for youth engagement, leadership development, and collaborative action.
Organized under the leadership of the National Youth Parliament of Liberia, the forum welcomes both school and university-level participants, focusing on empowering young leaders to shape Africa’s future through dialogue, innovation, and strategic partnerships. The event will feature plenary sessions, workshops, cultural showcases, and networking opportunities designed to foster cross-border collaboration and amplify youth voices in global development conversations.
Committees
Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
Commission on the Status of Women
Economic and Social Council
Environment Assembly
Security Council
Human Rights Council
Difficulty
Intermediate
Size
54 Spots
Difficulty
Beginner
Size
43 Spots
Difficulty
Intermediate
Size
53 Spots
Difficulty
Intermediate
Size
195 Spots
Difficulty
Expert
Size
15 Spots
Difficulty
Expert
Size
47 Spots
Description
The Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ) is the principal policymaking body of the United Nations in the field of crime prevention and criminal justice. Established in 1992 by t...
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The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is the United Nations’ principal intergovernmental body dedicated to promoting gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls worldwide. Established...
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The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) is one of the six principal organs of the UN, serving as the central platform for fostering debate, building consensus, and coordinating efforts...
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Topics
Combating Transnational Organized Crime Including trafficking in persons, smuggling of migrants, and illicit firearms
Cybercrime and Emerging Technologies Addressing digital threats, online exploitation, and the misuse of ICT in criminal activity
Corruption and Economic Crime Strengthening anti-corruption frameworks and financial transparency
Topics
Access to Justice for Women and Girls: Legal empowerment, gender-sensitive judicial systems, and eliminating barriers to justice.
Digital Inclusion and Innovation: Bridging the gender digital divide and promoting safe online spaces for women and girls
Ending Gender-Based Violence: Strengthening prevention, protection, and survivor-centered justice systems
Topics
Youth Engagement in Global Governance: Strengthening youth participation in decision-making processes across ECOSOC and its subsidiary bodi... Read all
Financing for Development: Exploring innovative financing mechanisms, debt relief, and public-private partnerships to support developing e... Read all
Youth Engagement in Global Governance: Strengthening youth participation in decision-making processes across ECOSOC and its subsidiary bod... Read all
Organizers
National Youth Parliament of Liberia
NYPL, National Speaker