The largest generation in history should not sit at the margins of decision-making.

GYP is a youth-led global platform created so that young people are not consulted after the fact, but seated where decisions are made. It enables young leaders to raise their voices, engage in policy dialogue and become active agents of change in their own communities.

Through a collaboration between the Positive Plus Foundation and Reluvotion, GYP connects digital advocacy with real-world, community-driven impact — operating through national youth parliaments, the Reluv platform and the Positive Virus movement.

A youth government-in-exile, built on a written constitution

GYP is not a conference series. It is a standing institution with a ratified constitution, three separated branches, accredited national delegations and scheduled parliamentary sessions.

• Legislative Council — a unicameral assembly of accredited national delegations.
• Executive Council — a Youth Prime Minister and seven Deputy Ministers holding portfolios.
• Youth Court of Justice — five Youth Justices interpreting the constitution.
• Accredited delegations — democratically selected, minimum ten active representatives.

Source: Constitution of the Global Youth Parliament, Articles I–VII.

“Every country delegation and member of the Global Youth Parliament chooses to join freely.”

Open to every young person, without exception

Youth Citizenship carries no restriction based on race, ethnicity, nationality, gender identity or socioeconomic background. Young people aged 12–35 may become Youth Citizens with full voting rights; those over 35 may hold Elder Advisory Citizenship without voting rights.

A standing global chamber for young people

GYP enables young leaders worldwide to raise their voices, engage in policy dialogue and become active agents of change.

Through a unique collaboration between the Positive Plus Foundation and Reluvotion, GYP connects digital advocacy with real-world, community-driven impact. It supports youth-led initiatives aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals, creating measurable change in health, education, gender equality and climate action.

The institution operates through three connected arms: National Youth Parliaments that carry democratic legitimacy at country level, the Reluv platform that organises advocacy digitally, and the Positive Virus movement that spreads action through communities.

How GYP came together

GYP was founded through the collaboration of the Positive Plus Foundation and Reluvotion, and built out through national youth parliaments, the Reluv platform and the Positive Virus movement.

Two offices, one Secretariat

The head office in Prague hosts the Secretariat and central governance. The regional office in Dhaka coordinates South Asia delegation support and community programmes.

Inside a country delegation

Each accredited delegation fills a defined set of internal roles so that responsibility is visible and the Secretariat always has a named counterpart.

Delegation Chair: 12 months recommended, with a mid-term review; must disclose institutional conflicts and avoid exclusivity in recruitment.

1. Delegation Chair / Lead Delegate

   Leads the delegation, coordinates members and is the main liaison to the Secretariat.

2. Deputy Delegate(s)

   Supports the chair and may hold portfolios aligned with GYP ministries.

3. Policy & Research Officer

   Coordinates drafting, evidence gathering and consultation summaries.

4. Communications Officer

   Manages the delegation’s public communications and platform presence.

5. Community Engagement Officer

   Runs consultations and listening sessions; connects the delegation to its constituents.

Universities and youth organisations — partners, not gatekeepers

Institutions widen access. They may nominate candidates and host learning cohorts, but the institution route is never exclusive and is capped so that no single institution can dominate an intake.

Safeguard: a nominee cap of roughly 40–50% of any accepted cohort per cycle, the same rubric as the public route, and logged decisions.

Training that makes participation real

Effective parliamentary participation is a skill. GYP pairs the chamber with open learning so that a first-time delegate can debate, draft and report competently.

• Parliamentary procedure, motion drafting and committee work.
• Policy research, evidence gathering and quarterly reporting.
• Advocacy, public communication and digital safety.
• Delegation governance, finance integrity and safeguarding.

Binding on every member and delegation

Membership carries obligations. The code applies in sessions, on Reluv and in community work carried out in the name of GYP.

Register your interest

One form for all four tracks and for institution partners. The Secretariat will respond with next steps, the current session calendar and the relevant application pack.

How to reach us

GYP runs as a distributed institution. The Secretariat is the single point of entry for all enquiries and will direct you to the relevant portfolio, unit or delegation.