Major Group for Children and Youth (MGCY) is a self-organized space for children and youth (aged 0-30) to contribute to and engage in certain intergovernmental and allied policy processes at the UN since 1992. Our mission is to bridge children and youth and the UN system in order to ensure that their right to meaningful participation is realized. 

We do so by engaging children and youth entities in formal and informal forms in the design, implementation, monitoring, follow-up and review of sustainable development policies at all levels in four areas: Policy & Advocacy, Capacity Building, Youth Action and Knowledge.

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Major Group for Children and Youth

Major Group for Children and Youth's headquarters in New York, United States

This department focuses on advocating for and representing the interests of youth in various programs and initiatives.

Youth Services

The Regional and Global Focal Points team at Major Group for Children and Youth (MGCY) is responsible for coordinating efforts and facilitating communication between children and youth entities and the United Nations system. This team ensures meaningful participation in policymaking and implementation by representing regional and global interests, managing youth engagement in sustainable development policies, and advocating for child and youth priorities across various UN platforms and processes.

Regional and Global Focal Points

This department manages global partnerships and stakeholder engagement on environmental frameworks and initiatives.

International Relations

This department focuses on developing and promoting policies and frameworks that address climate-induced displacement and refugee issues in the Asia-Pacific region.

Climate Refugee Advocacy

This department focuses on promoting and implementing sustainable development goals across regions.

Sustainable Development

The Thematic and Advocacy Team at Major Group for Children and Youth (MGCY) is responsible for guiding the thematic focus areas related to sustainable development, particularly within the UN framework. They coordinate efforts around specific Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), facilitate thematic discussions, and amplify youth voices in policy advocacy. This involves engaging in formal dialogues, contributing to policy development, and liaising with stakeholders to ensure that youth perspectives are represented in global discussions on health, climate mobility, and other key issues.

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Regional and Global Focal Points

International Relations

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Sustainable Development

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People (6)

Jobs (0)

Other teams

Regional and Global Focal Points

International Relations

Climate Refugee Advocacy

Sustainable Development

Thematic and Advocacy Team

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