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United Nations Youth Association of Ghana

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Areas of expertise & Fields of activity:	Economic and Social: Citizenship and Governance Climate Change Development Extreme poverty Gender Issues and Advancement of Women: Advocacy and outreach Education and training of women Women and the economy Population: International migration Public Administration: Ethics, Transparency and Accountability Governance and Public Administration Knowledge Systems and E-government Socio-Economic Governance and Management Social Development: Information and Communications Technologies Poverty Youth Statistics: Development indicators International Economic and Social Classifications International migration Sustainable Development: Capacity-building Education
Geographic scope:	National
Country of activity:	Ghana
Millennium Development Goals:	Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger Promote gender equality and empower women Develop global partnership for development
Mission statement:	UNYA Ghana, believing in the purposes and principles of the United Nations, aims to encourage young people to strive towards a greater understanding of global issues, and to educate them about the United Nations' structure, functions and future. Operating as a national network of young volunteers, UNYA Ghana is based firmly on a philosophy of best practice youth-for-youth leadership. UNYA Ghana aims to develop students' skills in vital areas such as debating, negotiation, leadership, problem-solving and understanding of international affairs in an accessible and supportive environment. By encouraging young people to discuss and debate important issues amongst their peers and the broader community, UNYA Ghana gives voice to the concerns of young people. Ultimately, UNYA Ghana plays a dual role as an educational and advocacy body for Australia's young people.
Year established:	2007
Year of registration:	2008
Organizational structure:	UNYA Ghana comprises 3 Divisions, one operating in each Ghanaian region and collectively forming the National Council from which UNYA Ghana receives it mandate. UNYA Ghanas Divisions, National Executive, National Officers, MDA Convenors and the Directors of its international activities all meet together twice each year. UNYA Ghana offers a correspondingly diverse range of opportunities to its members, and also seeks to facilitate individual initiatives in youth issues, youth engagement and the United Nations.
Number and type of members:	Members of UNYA Ghana's Divisions are individuals aged between 15 and 35, drawn from a broad spectrum of social and political persuasions, occupations, ethnicities, backgrounds and experiences.
Funding structure:	Membership fees or dues Donations and grants from domestic sources

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