Youth-led · GlobalYouth voices shaping the future of AI governance.
The Youth AI Governance Forum (YAIGF) is a youth-led initiative advancing meaningful youth participation in global AI governance through policy engagement, research, dialogue, and international collaboration.
Why YAIGF exists.
YAIGF was born from a simple observation: young people will live longest with the consequences of today's AI governance decisions, yet remain significantly underrepresented in the processes shaping them. Here's how we're changing this:
Representation
Embedding youth perspectives in AI governance.
Participation
Creating meaningful pathways for engagement.
Accountability
Ensuring AI governance reflects long-term societal interests.
Young people will experience the longest-term impacts of AI governance decisions.
Youth remain underrepresented in formal AI governance processes globally.
AI governance institutions are being designed right now, making early inclusion particularly important to shape it's trajectory.
What we've built so far.
Inaugural Submission to the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance
Our official submission to the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance outlines concrete recommendations for embedding youth perspectives in emerging international AI governance frameworks. These address representation, accountability, and the institutional design choices being made today.
Contributions to Global AI Governance Discussions
Active involvement in stakeholder consultations and multilateral dialogue processes, bringing youth-grounded analysis into rooms where AI policy is being shaped.
Partnerships and Collaborations
Collaboration with organisations such as the Young AI Leaders Ecosystem, Swiss Youth IGF and participation in broader governance initiatives across civil society, academia, and intergovernmental forums.
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Whether you represent an institution, a foundation, or are a young person looking to engage, there's a place for you here.
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For youth organizations, researchers, civil society groups, and institutions building youth-inclusive AI governance.
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