Digital Literacy2025
Empowering 200 Youth Through Digital Skills Training
Our digital skills program has transformed lives by equipping 200 Nigerian youth with advanced digital skills, opening up employment opportunities.
Recent Event
INTERNATIONALYOUTHDAY
MarkingInternationalYouthDaywithnationalyouthrecognitionawards,amentorshipsessionforemergingleaders,andtheinaugurationofnewexecutivesandcommitteeleadersacrosstheyouthwing.
20 August 2026S.T & T Regency School, Remi Fani-Kayode, Ikeja GRA, Lagos State
02 / ABOUT UNAN YOUTH WING
DRIVING YOUTH-LED CHANGE & SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ACROSS NIGERIA
The United Nations Association of Nigeria Youth Wing (UNAN-YW) mobilizes young Nigerians toward achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
As a non-governmental, non-profit youth organization, we bridge Nigerian youth and global diplomatic, humanitarian, and sustainable development initiatives.
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Youth are not just the future of Nigeria — we are the architects of today's sustainable transformation.
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Our Focus Areas
Strategic Action Pillars
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Youth Advocacy & Policy
Amplifying the voice of Nigerian youth in international diplomacy, civic engagement, and policy decision-making.
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Education & Capacity Building
Equipping young leaders with digital skills, SDG knowledge, and leadership toolkits for impact.
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Climate & Environmental Action
Mobilizing youth-led conservation, reforestation drives, and renewable energy advocacy.
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Peace, Justice & Governance
Fostering inter-community dialogue, conflict resolution, and democratic participation.
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03 / FLAGSHIP INITIATIVES
OUR PROGRAMS
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Education & AwarenessSDG 4SDG 17Active Initiative
SDG Education Initiative
Raising awareness and understanding of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their local relevance across Nigerian communities.
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Entrepreneurship & SkillsSDG 8SDG 9Active Initiative
Youth Empowerment & Entrepreneurship
Providing skills training and mentorship to equip young Nigerians with resources to create economic opportunities for young Nigerians.
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Climate & EnvironmentSDG 13SDG 15Active Initiative
Climate Action Network
Mobilizing youth to take climate action through tree-planting, eco-friendly projects, and leading climate change and environmental awareness.
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Peacebuilding & JusticeSDG 16SDG 17Active Initiative
Peace & Justice Advocacy
Promoting peaceful coexistence and social justice through workshops, dialogues, and community engagement.
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Diplomacy & PartnershipsSDG 17Strategic Hub
Global Partnership Hub
Building strategic partnerships with local and international organizations to amplify youth impact across Nigeria and globally.
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04 / SDG FOCUS AREAS
OUR PRIMARY SDG FOCUS
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SDG 04
Inclusive Learning & Literacy
Quality Education
Expanding digital literacy, STEM access, and youth mentorship across underserved schools to ensure equitable learning opportunities for all Nigerian youth.
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Youth Employment & Skills
Decent Work & Growth
Fostering entrepreneurial mindsets, vocational training, digital innovation, and green tech jobs to empower the next generation of economic builders.
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Environmental Resilience
Climate Action
Mobilizing youth for nationwide tree-planting, plastic waste reduction, and renewable energy advocacy to safeguard Nigeria's ecosystems.
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Strong Civic Institutions
Peace, Justice & Governance
Promoting democratic participation, human rights advocacy, transparent governance, and peacebuilding in vulnerable communities.
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Global & Grassroots Coalition
Partnerships for the Goals
Forging strategic alliances with international development agencies, civil society, and government bodies to amplify youth impact globally.
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Quality Education
05 / IMPACT STORIES
REAL STORIES OF CHANGE FROM YOUTH MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES
Climate Action2025
Climate Action: Planting 10,000 Trees Across Nigeria
Youth volunteers across Nigeria have planted 10,000 trees, contributing to our climate action goals and environmental sustainability.
Peace & Governance2025
University Chapters Launch Peer Dialogue Initiative
Student chapters across 40 universities are promoting peace and understanding through peer dialogue sessions.
06 / UPCOMING EVENTS
CONNECT & PARTICIPATE
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UN PASS
AUG18
2025UNAN-2025-01 // SEC-ANational Summit
International Youth Day National Summit
08:00 AM – 03:00 PM WATICC Abuja / Virtual
Join 1,000+ youth leaders for keynote panels, workshops & SDG awards.
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UN PASS
SEP05
2025UNAN-2025-02 // SEC-ABootcamp
Climate Action & Circular Economy Bootcamp
09:00 AM – 01:00 PM WATLagos Youth Innovation Hub, Yaba
Hands-on waste-to-wealth innovation and carbon footprint reduction training.
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UN PASS
OCT24
2025UNAN-2025-03 // SEC-ACelebration
United Nations Day 80th Anniversary Youth Gala
04:00 PM – 08:00 PM WATUN House, Abuja
80 years of the UN — youth diplomacy showcases, culture performances, and networking.
07 / GALLERY
YOUTH ACTION IN THE FIELD
Diplomacy
WFUNA — Geneva 2026
Diplomacy
National Youth Assembly — Abuja 2025
Climate Action
Great Green Wall Tree Planting Drive
Education
Digital Empowerment Workshop for Girls
Peacebuilding
International Youth Day Peace Walk
08 / COLLABORATIONS
PARTNERS & COLLABORATORS
Working together with global organizations to amplify our impact
United Nations (UN)
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
World Health Organization (WHO)
World Bank Group (WB)
United Nations Association of Nigeria (UNAN)
United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) Lagos
Federal Ministry of Youth Development
United Nations (UN)
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
World Health Organization (WHO)
World Bank Group (WB)
United Nations Association of Nigeria (UNAN)
United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) Lagos
Federal Ministry of Youth Development
Strategic Alliances
Interested in partnering with us to address key SDGs?
Youth Mobilization
Join the movement — together, we can shape a sustainable future
09 / GET IN TOUCH
CONNECT WITH UNAN YOUTH WING
Questions about joining, partnering on an SDG campaign, or speaking at a summit? We'd love to hear from you.
National Secretariat
UN House, Plot 617/618 Diplomatic Zone, CBD, Abuja, FCT.
Lagos Liaison
UNIC, 17 Kingsway Road, Ikoyi, Lagos.