A Just Future for All: The ASEAN Youth Declaration on the Green Transition Climate change is not a distant threat for Southeast Asia; it is a lived reality disrupting livelihoods and displacing communities today. While regional commitments have been made, the gap between declaration and implementation remains dangerously wide. As Read more…
JAKARTA – The SEA Youth Summit 2026, held in Jakarta, served as a powerful platform for hundreds of young leaders from across Southeast Asia to advocate for an urgent and inclusive green transition. During the summit, youth delegates emphasized that the shift toward a sustainable economy must not leave anyone Read more…
On July 25, 2025, the ASEAN Youth Forum successfully gathered 20 youth leaders from Yogyakarta at the Green Youth Hub Activation, providing an opportunity for them to connect and learn from one another. Including activists from diverse groups, such as Trash Hero Yogyakarta, Climate Rangers Jogja, and Child Campaigner Jogja, Read more…
The Green Youth Hub (GYH) Activation Workshop successfully mobilized 21 young leaders in Pontianak, West Kalimantan, on June 28, 2025, at Harris Hotel Pontianak. Organized by the ASEAN Youth Forum (AYF) and Penabulu, the goal was to establish a network of key influencers promoting a just and inclusive green transition Read more…
On July 18, 2025, the ASEAN Youth Forum hosted the Green Youth Hub Activation workshop in Jakarta. The event successfully brought together 24 young participants from diverse organizations to establish a youth network dedicated to promoting a just and inclusive green transition in Indonesia. The workshop established shared values for Read more…
Open Discussion: Real Responses in Crisis One of the key features of the event was the open discussion format, which allowed all participants to freely share their opinions. Everyone, from different backgrounds, was given an equal opportunity to contribute. This approach is crucial in fostering solidarity across countries and cultures, Read more…
Youth Participation in Foreign Policy: A Voice That Matters Now “Finland believes that youth is not only the future, but also the present.” This message rang loud and clear at the Diplomatic Briefing on Youth Participation in Foreign Policy, hosted by the Embassy of Finland in Jakarta. With the participation Read more…
Background About the environmental rights Human rights and their connection to environmental protection are getting more attention, pushing environmental rights as the fundamental aspect of human rights. The right to a healthy environment emerges as the key to environmental rights, which is increasingly being recognized and integrated into the human Read more…
Since 2022, the ASEAN Youth Forum (AYF) Secretariat has focused on youth welfare across Southeast Asia, particularly in response to the impact of neoliberalism on access to essential services. Our recent report, “Awakening the ASEAN Youth: Unveiling the Tapestry of Welfare and Rights,” highlights disparities in access to education, healthcare, Read more…
Mental Health Among Youth in Timor-Leste The ASEAN Youth Forum is dedicated to tackling important issues faced by young people across Southeast Asia. In 2023, the AYF Secretariat conducted research to understand how youth view their well-being. The study found that health is a key factor in young people’s welfare, Read more…