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“Youth @ SAIIA” refers to all youth development and programming at the South African Institute of International Affairs. SAIIA's youth initiatives align with our mission, emphasizing a broader goal of fostering awareness on international affairs, programmes that stimulate public debate amongst young people, as well as providing skills development that cultivates future leaders and researchers.

16/06/2026

June 16 | A significant day that shifted the lens towards the power that young voices uphold. As we commentate youth day, our high school network NFPs joined forces to remind us about the significance of this day and why we should remember 🇿🇦 We say THANK YOU to those young voices of 1976

🎉✨ Introducing our NFP coordinator!As we wrap up our NFP rollout, the latest edition to the Youth Policy Committee struc...
04/06/2026

🎉✨ Introducing our NFP coordinator!

As we wrap up our NFP rollout, the latest edition to the Youth Policy Committee structure is the NFP coordinator role! This youth leader is the liaison between the NFPs and Youth@SAIIA Team!

We welcome, Siviwe Mboyana as the 2026 NFP coordinator!✨

🎉Introducing our 2026 YPC National Focal Point Persons!These leaders have stood out to emulate the values that Youth@SAI...
04/06/2026

🎉Introducing our 2026 YPC National Focal Point Persons!

These leaders have stood out to emulate the values that Youth@SAIIA takes pride in!
Increasing the voice of youth in policy-making.

After a highly competitive selection, Youth@SAIIA chose 8 youth leaders, with 2 allocated to each working group.We are excited to see the work of our NFPs and Deputy NFPs ✨

🎉Introducing the 2026 High School Network National Focal Point Persons!These young leaders have stood out to emulate the...
03/06/2026

🎉Introducing the 2026 High School Network National Focal Point Persons!

These young leaders have stood out to emulate the values that Youth@SAIIA takes pride in! Increasing the voice of youth in policy-making.

Youth@SAIIA received over 200 applications from across South Africa.

After a highly competitive selection process, these four young leaders were selected and allocated to lead our four high school working groups!✨

On the 19th of May, the Youth Programme at SAIIA and CHOICE for Youth and Sexuality hosted the Dutch Youth Ambassador fo...
22/05/2026

On the 19th of May, the Youth Programme at SAIIA and CHOICE for Youth and Sexuality hosted the Dutch Youth Ambassador for SRHR, Gender, and Bodily Autonomy, Lune de Rijck, for a consultation with our Youth Policy Committee. The consultation explored the theme of LGBTQIA+ inclusion and rights in academic spaces. Our Youth Policy Committee members from the University of Pretoria, the University of Johannesburg, and the University of the Witwatersrand shared their experiences and recommendations, which the Youth Ambassador will share with the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and integrate into the insights at the 62nd session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva.

Thank you to the Advocacy Advisor at CHOICE for Youth and Sexuality, Madelief Browcheler, for this insightful collaboration and thank you to the YASRHR Lune de Rijck for your incredible contribution.✨

A look back at the inaugural Africa Youth Portal & Research Programme training week.From mentorship and networking to pr...
07/05/2026

A look back at the inaugural Africa Youth Portal & Research Programme training week.

From mentorship and networking to practical research and policy skills, 20 young scholars from across the continent gathered in Johannesburg for a transformative week. 

Swipe through for a glimpse into a week of learning, collaboration and inspiration as we journey alongside the inaugural cohort of the Africa Youth Portal & Research Programme.

🔗Visit: www.africayouthportal.org

🎉 We proudly present the inaugural cohort of the Africa Youth Portal & Research Programme.Last year, Youth@SAIIA receive...
06/05/2026

🎉 We proudly present the inaugural cohort of the Africa Youth Portal & Research Programme.

Last year, Youth@SAIIA received over 1,000 applications from across the African continent.

After a highly competitive selection process, this exceptional group emerged, representing diverse perspectives, disciplines, and regions.

Meet the first group of researchers shaping conversations and knowledge across the continent. → Continue to Part 2.

🔗 Explore www.africayouthportal.org.za

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