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EMPOWERING LEADERS | SHAPING FUTURES | BUILDING GLOBAL CONNECTIONS

YOUTH FORUM ON UNITED NATIONS GLOBAL GOALS 2026

The Youth Forum on United Nations Global Goals (YFGG) 2026 brings together young leaders, innovators, and changemakers from across the globe for four transformative days in Istanbul, Türkiye 🇹🇷.

Join this premier international platform designed to empower youth through dialogue, diplomacy, and SDG-aligned action.

  • Istanbul, Türkiye 🇹🇷
  • April 27–30, 2026
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This is your opportunity to lead, learn, and drive meaningful change aligned with the UN Global Goals.

  • 150 Participant Seats Available

Why Attend YFGG 2026?

A transformative platform where dialogue meets action. Connect with youth leaders, UN advocates, and global experts while building networks that drive sustainable change.

Global
Recognition

Earn international certification from CGAD

Expert
Engagement

Access workshops on SDGs, leadership, and peacebuilding

Cultural
Immersion

Explore Istanbul, bridging continents and cultures

Lifelong
Networks

Build meaningful connections with changemakers worldwide

Forum Objectives

YFGG 2026 is designed to create lasting impact through focused objectives that empower youth and drive global change.

Strengthen Youth Participation

Amplify youth voices in global dialogue on SDGs

Inspire SDG Action

Foster youth-driven solutions for sustainable development

Bridge Cultures

Create cross-cultural understanding and collaboration

Drive Peace & Development

Build leadership for resilient, sustainable futures

Elevate Civic Engagement

Strengthen skills for policy advocacy and community impact

Celebrate Global Cooperation

Unite youth from diverse backgrounds for collective action

Registration Categories

Choose the category that fits your journey and join us in Istanbul for this impactful global gathering.

Fully Funded

$13.99

For exceptional delegates granted full sponsorship without financial burden.

  • Airfare Support
  • Accommodation
  • All Meals During Forum
  • Forum Materials & Delegate Kit
  • Cultural Exchange Activities
  • Visa Support
  • Certification
  • Workshop & Session Access
  • Global Networking Opportunities
  • Speaking opportunities
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Partially Funded

$13.99

Subsidized participation with essential benefits and networking access.

  • Full Forum Registration
  • Selected Meals During Event
  • Forum Materials
  • All Session Access
  • Official Certificate (CGAD)
  • Networking Opportunities
  • Note: Accommodation support may be provided
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Forum Access Pass

$349

$199

Direct access to core discussions  without accommodation.

  • All Meals During Forum
  • Forum Materials & Delegate Kit
  • Cultural Exchange Activities
  • Visa Support
  • Certification
  • Workshop & Session Access
  • Global Networking Opportunities
  • Speaking opportunities
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Self-Funded

$899

$499

Premium experience with full access, accommodation, and enhanced comfort.

  • Accommodation
  • All Meals During Forum
  • Forum Materials & Delegate Kit
  • Cultural Exchange Activities
  • Visa Support
  • Certification
  • Workshop & Session Access
  • Global Networking Opportunities
  • Speaking opportunities
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Scholarship Seats

Fully Funded Seats
0
Partially Funded Seats
0

Self Sponsored Seats

Self-Funded Seats
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Forum Access Pass Seats
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  • Important: Application fees are non-refundable. Payment does not guarantee selection. International airfare NOT included in any category.

Who Can Apply?

Open to

  • Open to individuals aged 15 years and above.
  • All nationalities.
  • No specific academic background required.
  • Students, professionals, activists, entrepreneurs, researchers.

We're Looking For

  • Passion for SDGs and sustainable development.
  • Leadership potential and commitment to change.
  • Interest in peacebuilding and global cooperation.
  • English proficiency recommended for meaningful participation.

Meet the Speakers of YFGG 2026

Peggy Taillon

Peggy Taillon is a courageous and influential leader recognized for her unwaver……

Dr. Afsana Mammadli

Dr. Afsana Mammadli is an international researcher, policy analyst, and youth devel……

Allyson Reneau (USA)

Harvard Emerging Leader of the Year 2025

Allyson Reneau is an internatio……

Irina Tsukerman (USA)

President, Scarab Rising, Inc. | National Security & Human Rights Lawyer | Geopolitical Analyst

Irina Tsukerman is a U.S.-based national se……

Peggy Taillon

Event Chair - Youth Forum on UN Global Goals.
Istanbul, Türkiye | April 27-30, 2026.

Peggy Taillon is a courag……

Dr. Afsana Mammadli

Co-Chair, Youth Forum on UN Global Goals (YFGG) 2026

Dr. Afsana Mammadli is an interna……

Allyson Reneau (USA)

International Speaker – YFGG 2026 | Harvard Emerging Leader of the Year 2025

Allyson Reneau is an internatio……

Irina Tsukerman (USA)

Speaker – YFGG 2026 | President, Scarab Rising, Inc. | National Security & Human Rights Lawyer | Geopolitical Analyst

Irina Tsukerman is a U.S.-based national se……

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Application Process

Follow these simple steps to join YFGG 2026 in Istanbul.

Choose
Your Category

Select Fully Funded, Partially Funded, Forum Access, or Self-Funded

Complete
Application

Fill out the online application form with your details

Pay
Application Fee

$13.99 for funded categories, $199/$499 for access/self-funded

Submit
Application

Review and submit your complete application

Get
Confirmed

If selected, receive confirmation and preparation materials

Be Part of Something Bigger

The Youth Forum on UN Global Goals 2026 is more than an event — it’s your gateway to global leadership, meaningful connections, and real-world impact on the SDGs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to the most common questions about YFGG 2026.

What is YFGG?

An international youth forum in Istanbul focused on the SDGs, peacebuilding, and global development open to individuals aged 15 and above from all nationalities.

Yes, with 35 Fully Funded seats plus 35 Partially Funded, Self-Funded, and Forum Access options.

Forum registration, accommodation, meals, materials, a city tour, activities, transportation, a certificate, and airfare support are included.

No. International airfare is NOT included in any category. You arrange your own travel to Istanbul.

Fully Funded & Partially Funded: $13.99 | Forum Access: $199 | Self-Funded: $499. Fees are non-refundable and don’t guarantee selection.

Anyone aged 15 years and above from all nationalities and educational backgrounds may apply. Passion and commitment to the SDGs matter most.

YFGG is an independent forum inspired by UN SDGs. Not an official UN event, but follows UN-style frameworks.

Istanbul, Türkiye 🇹🇷 | April 27–30, 2026 | In-person forum

25 Fully Funded | 35 Partially Funded | 40 Self-Funded | 50 Forum Access Pass

Yes. We provide a confirmation letter, an invitation letter (if required), and a visa support letter addressed to the relevant embassy or consulate to assist with the visa application process. Please note that the final decision regarding visa issuance rests solely with the respective embassy or consulate.

Yes. All participants receive official Certificate of Participation from CGAD.

Peggy Taillon

Event Chair - Youth Forum on UN Global Goals.
Istanbul, Türkiye | April 27-30, 2026.

Peggy Taillon is a courageous and influential leader recognized for her unwavering commitment to equality, inclusion, and social justice. Her work is grounded in the belief that when people move in unison with shared purpose, meaningful change becomes possible.

Throughout her distinguished career, Peggy has held senior leadership roles across complex organizations in healthcare, business, and the non-profit sector. She has advised governments on modernizing services for marginalized communities and is widely respected for her ability to address systemic challenges and drive transformative solutions.

Her leadership legacy includes spearheading nationally recognized initiatives, including the Charter Challenge to Save the Long Form Census, leading Mental Health Reform in Ontario, and supporting harm reduction efforts through the establishment of Supervised Injection Sites in Ottawa.

In 2008, Peggy founded the HERA Mission of Canada, supporting women-led development projects that empower widows and children in Western Kenya. Her contributions have been acknowledged through numerous honors recognizing her impact in community development and social change.

Peggy currently serves on several national and international boards advancing social impact, innovation, and equity. She is also President of M&C Consulting, a global strategy and communications firm.

Peggy Taillon serves as the Forum Chair of the Youth Forum on UN Global Goals, bringing visionary leadership, global perspective, and a deep commitment to inclusive and sustainable progress.

Dr. Afsana Mammadli

Co-Chair, Youth Forum on UN Global Goals (YFGG) 2026

Dr. Afsana Mammadli is an international researcher, policy analyst, and youth development strategist with over 20 years of experience across academia, diplomacy, and multilateral engagement. As Co-Chair of YFGG 2026, she brings extensive expertise in facilitating international workshops, diplomatic simulations, and policy dialogues aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

She has led global youth initiatives including high-level multilateral simulations and intercultural leadership platforms, promoting sustainable development, regional cooperation, and intergenerational dialogue. With more than 90 analytical publications influencing policy discourse across the MENA region and Europe, her work bridges research and action.

At YFGG 2026, she will guide youth leaders in advancing SDG-driven solutions, climate dialogue linked to COP-31, and global partnership building.

Allyson Reneau (USA)

International Speaker – YFGG 2026 | Harvard Emerging Leader of the Year 2025

Allyson Reneau is an international space consultant, award-winning scholar, and global policy advisor from the United States who will speak at YFGG 2026. She holds a Master’s degree in International Relations from Harvard University, where she was nominated as Harvard’s Emerging Leader of the Year 2025.

Her award-winning Harvard thesis on U.S. space policy was published as a book and became a #1 new release on Amazon, contributing to discussions surrounding NASA’s return-to-the-Moon strategy. She also attended the NASA-sponsored International Space University and has completed internships at NASA Headquarters, the FAA Commercial Spaceflight Office, and the U.S. Naval War College.

At YFGG 2026, Allyson will share insights on innovation, space diplomacy, education, and women’s empowerment—highlighting the role of youth leadership in advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Irina Tsukerman (USA)

Speaker – YFGG 2026 | President, Scarab Rising, Inc. | National Security & Human Rights Lawyer | Geopolitical Analyst

Irina Tsukerman is a U.S.-based national security and human rights lawyer, geopolitical analyst, and President of Scarab Rising, Inc., a strategic advisory firm specializing in media strategy, security analysis, and global risk assessment. Representing the United States of America, she will serve as an international speaker at the Youth Forum on United Nations Global Goals (YFGG) 2026.

With a professional background spanning U.S. national security law, information warfare, and international policy, Ms. Tsukerman brings a unique interdisciplinary perspective that bridges legal expertise with practical geopolitical insight. Through her advisory work and international media contributions, she addresses great power competition, human rights advocacy, reputational security, and emerging global threats.

As a speaker at YFGG 2026, she will contribute to discussions aligned with:

  • SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
  • SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals


The intersection of global security, diplomacy, and sustainable development

Her participation underscores the importance of equipping youth leaders with a deeper understanding of international law, governance frameworks, and information ecosystems in an era of complex geopolitical shifts.

Through her engagement with global platforms and youth-centered initiatives, Ms. Tsukerman supports cross-cultural dialogue, responsible leadership, and the strengthening of institutions necessary for long-term peace and sustainable development. Her presence at YFGG 2026 will enrich the Forum’s global perspective and reinforce its mission to connect emerging leaders with experienced international policy voices.