Rohingya Youth Union-RYU

02/06/2026

Successfully Completed | Community Convening (GGMF 2026)

We are pleased to share the successful completion of the Community Convening (GGMF 2026) organized by Rohingya Youth Union (RYU) at Camp 1E, Cox’s Bazar Refugee Camp.

The event brought together 40 participants, including Rohingya women leaders, youth representatives, educators, and community volunteers, to discuss the importance of inclusive migration governance and community participation.

Key Highlights: Amplified the voices of Rohingya women and youth in migration governance discussions.

• Identified key challenges related to education, protection, statelessness, and future opportunities.
• Promoted meaningful participation of women and youth in decision-making processes.
• Highlighted the importance of community-led initiatives and grassroots leadership.
• Developed recommendations aligned with the Global Compact for Migration (GCM).
• Strengthened dialogue on rights, dignity, protection, and sustainable solutions for the Rohingya community.

We extend our sincere gratitude to all participants, speakers, volunteers, and partners for their valuable contributions. Together, we continue working toward a future where Rohingya women and youth are empowered, heard, and included in shaping policies that affect their lives.

“When women and youth are empowered to participate, communities become stronger, more resilient, and better prepared for the future.”

09/05/2026

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS – ROHINGYA YOUTH

Are you ready to become a leader, peacebuilder, and changemaker in your community?

Rohingya Youth Union (RYU), in partnership with Amala, is launching two transformative Globally Recognized learning
opportunities for Rohingya youth in Cox's Bazaar camps:

Peacebuilding Course
Learn more about the Course: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uYiI9lTG5Th9L_8AZYoejoeLtpgSof4hYqG9-l2HejQ/edit?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/18LNc7HBmV_iTP_EpPp-6vBN0tFRfDUG7/view?usp=drivesdk

Social Entrepreneurship Course
Learn more about the Course: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1equZVcYALkqKX4OpEiFi8toDEttuSUdP2YygX0CLi5M/edit?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PdBAfpA8_4T1CrGGslHHhZghR45WB-iD/view?usp=drivesdk

Through these 10-week programmes, participants will gain practical skills in:
• Leadership and teamwork
• Communication and dialogue
• Peacebuilding and community engagement
• Social innovation and problem-solving
• Project development and collaboration

Participants will also:
• Work on real community-based projects
• Connect with inspiring youth and mentors
• Receive Internationally Recognized certificate upon successful completion

👥 Eligibility:
• Rohingya youth aged 16–25
• Living in refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar
• Motivated to learn and contribute positively to the community

Young Female are strongly encouraged to apply.

📅 Duration: 10 Weeks
📍 Location: Rohingya Refugee Camps, Cox’s Bazar Camp 1E

📝 Apply here:
https://shorturl.at/tzb4Z

For more information:
Contact with us: [email protected]

Together, let us learn, lead, and build stronger communities for the future.

29/04/2026

Join us for a powerful Community Convening under the Global Gender and Migration Forum 2026.

🗓 May 1, 2026
🕙 10:00–11:30 AM (Bangladesh Time)
📍 Cox’s Bazar Refugee Camp

Centering Rohingya Women and Youth Voices in Camp-Based Migration Governance

This important dialogue will bring together Rohingya women, youth leaders, and community representatives to share lived experiences, highlight challenges, and advance community-led solutions on gender, migration, and statelessness.

🎤 Featuring distinguished community speakers:
• Kawsara Bibi
• Md Younus Arman
• Mohammed Yousef
• Ro Habib Arkani

Co-Organized by Rohingya Youth Union (RYU) and Rohingya Green Nature Society.

27/04/2026

Join CSOH at RightsCon 2026 for an event bringing together civil society organizations and experts from across South Asia to examine the structural and political drivers of disinformation, the role of platforms in enabling it, and its cross-border consequences.

The discussion will focus on collaborative strategies to mitigate disinformation before it escalates into violence or diplomatic crises, and on promoting regional cooperation in a part of the world too often defined by conflict and mistrust.

More: https://www.csohate.org/event/south-asia-misinformation-crisis/

08/04/2026

Are you struggling for Opportunity as a Rohingya youth?

Don't wait anymore, here we bring an opportunity for Rohingya Youth from SEAHRN, This is the right opportunity for you, While opportunity became inaccessible for Rohingya we made it possible with SEAHRN to be accessible.

Now it's time for you SEAHRN looking for potential candidate for this Storytelling Fellowship, you are the right candidate, grab the opportunity. It's an opportunity to make your voice more hearder and louder.

☘️ Be our Pioneering Rohingya Youth Fellow ☘️

The Rohingya people endure profound persecution and invisibility across South and Southeast Asia, living as stateless refugees denied citizenship, mobility, education, and agency. While crises bring fleeting public awareness and attention, Rohingya youth mostly remain unseen as thinkers, leaders, and history-makers. This fellowship counters that erasure by empowering you to reclaim your narrative through storytelling.

What are we looking for?

🌱 Rohingya youth (age 18-30)
🌱 Interest in strengthening your narrative building skills and creating impact through different mediums of storytelling.
🌱 English speaking and writing skills (basic to intermediate).
🌱 We strongly encourage Rohingya young women, young people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ and gender-diverse youth, displaced and refugee youth, and others to apply for this storytelling fellowship.
🌱 We greatly welcome applicants connected to organizations, community groups, or networks; formal or informal, as this is an opportunity to scale impacts of our storytelling fellowship.

*How long will the fellowship last?*
The fellowship will last for 10-12 weeks and it will be held through online synchronous and asynchronous sessions.

For more info on the fellowship go to bit.ly/ReimaginingHopeInfo*

Register through bit.ly/Reimagining_Hope

Registration is open until Thursday, April 23rd 2026 23.59 (GMT +7)

Join us to craft stories of justice, home, and belonging that challenge stereotypes and inspire action. 🪷

04/04/2026

Call for Board Members – Rohingya Youth Union (RYU)

Rohingya Youth Union (RYU), a youth-led grassroots organization working to empower Rohingya communities through advocacy, education, and leadership, is pleased to invite expressions of interest for its Board of Directors.
As we strengthen our governance and expand our impact, we are seeking committed and experienced individuals to join our Board in the following positions:

Available Board Positions:
• Chairperson
• Treasurer (Finance Expert)
• Board Secretary (Governance & Administration)
• Member – Gender & GBV Specialist
• Member – Youth & Education Specialist
• Member – Advocacy & Human Rights Expert
• Member – International Advisor

Roles and Responsibilities:
Board members will:

• Provide strategic direction and governance oversight
• Ensure accountability, transparency, and ethical leadership
• Support organizational growth, partnerships, and fundraising
• Offer expertise relevant to RYU’s mission

Who We Are Looking For:
We encourage individuals who:

• Demonstrate strong integrity and commitment to humanitarian values
• Have relevant professional or lived experience
• Are willing to serve in a voluntary (unpaid) capacity
• Share a strong commitment to Rohingya rights and community empowerment

We strongly encourage applications from Rohingya leaders, women, civil society actors, and international allies.

Commitment:
• Voluntary (unpaid) role
• Participation in quarterly meetings
• Strategic and advisory engagement

To express interest, please send your CV/profile, Expression of Interest and indicate your preferred position to: [email protected]

Deadline: 10/April/2026

Join us in strengthening leadership, advancing justice, and building a more inclusive future for Rohingya communities.

— Rohingya Youth Union (RYU)

04/04/2026

At just 21, Murshid has transformed his lived experience of displacement into meaningful action, founding the Rohingya Youth Union, which now engages over 1,000 young people in leadership, education, and community empowerment.

What stands out most is his ability to connect grassroots realities with global advocacy, ensuring that the voices, experiences, and aspirations of Rohingya youth are not only heard, but actively shape conversations at higher levels.

Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4uSoNc2

20/03/2026

Eid Mubarak from Rohingya Youth Union (RYU)!

As the blessed occasion of Eid-Ul-Fitr arrives, we extend our heartfelt wishes to all. May this Eid bring peace, joy, and renewed hope to every home and every heart.

On behalf of Rohingya Youth Union, representing more than one million Rohingya, we pray for unity, dignity, and a brighter future for our community and beyond. May this special day inspire compassion, strengthen solidarity, and remind us of the power of togetherness.

Eid Mubarak to you and your loved ones. 🌙✨

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09/02/2026

“When young refugee leaders are given opportunities to learn, lead, and raise their voices, they transform challenges into strength and vision into meaningful change.”

Today, we proudly recognize Mohammed Idris, Humanitarian Worker & Youth Advocate, for successfully completing the RYU Leadership and Advocacy Training Program.

Throughout this journey, Mohammed Idris strengthened his advocacy knowledge, sharpened his leadership skills, and deepened his commitment to uplifting and empowering his community. His achievement reflects a powerful truth, refugee youth are not defined by hardship they are defined by their courage to lead, to advocate for justice, and to build a better future for all.

This milestone is more than a certificate, it represents dedication, growth, and the unwavering spirit of young leaders who continue to stand at the forefront of positive change. Through education, collaboration, and action, they are shaping a future grounded in dignity, rights, and opportunity.

At Rohingya Youth Union-RYU, we remain committed to creating spaces where young voices like Mohammed Idris can thrive and influence meaningful transformation. We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Asia Pacific Refugee Rights Network (APRRN) for their continued partnership in advancing youth leadership and empowerment.

Congratulations, Mohammed Idris! 🎉👏

08/02/2026

“When refugee youth are equipped with the space to learn, grow, and lead, they turn hardship into determination and hope into transformative action.”

Today, we are honored to celebrate Maung Emdadul Hasan, Community Teacher, Research Enthusiast & Youth Advocate, for successfully completing the RYU Leadership and Advocacy Training Program.

Throughout this journey, Maung Emdadul Hasan expanded his advocacy skills, strengthened his leadership vision, and reaffirmed his dedication to serving his community. His achievement sends a clear message, empowered young leaders do not just share stories of resilience they design pathways for change and stand at the forefront of justice and progress.

This accomplishment is not only a personal milestone, it reflects the strength, potential, and unwavering commitment of refugee youth who continue to rise, lead, and inspire. Through education and collective action, they are shaping a future rooted in dignity and opportunity.

At Rohingya Youth Union-RYU , we remain committed to nurturing young leaders and creating platforms where their voices can influence meaningful change. We also extend our sincere appreciation to the Asia Pacific Refugee Rights Network (APRRN) for their continued support in advancing youth empowerment.

Congratulations, Maung Emdadul Hasan! 🎉👏