Gençlik Federasyonu
Youth Federation
Youth Federation
The Youth Federation is a civil society organization that advocates for the rights of young people residing in the north of Cyprus and supports their development. Representing Turkish speaking Cypriot youth, the federation has 7 member associations and aims to contribute to the future of young people through advocacy and events such as the Turkish Cypriot Youth Congress.
A new voice for the youth of North Cyprus
Working together for youth empowerment
To empower young people in North Cyprus through advocacy, representation, and meaningful engagement in civil society.
In 2019, at the first Turkish Cypriot Youth Congress held under the auspices of the Presidency with participants from all municipalities and political parties by independent youth and student organizations, it was unanimously decided by all Congress participants to establish a Youth Federation, considering the absence of a national youth council that would represent Turkish Cypriot youth and defend Congress decisions.
During the period between 2019 and 2023, independent youth activities on the island were increased, large-scale events and mass meetings were organized, and independent youth organizations were established by Congress participants. During this period, the 2nd Congress and 3rd Congress were organized in 2021 and 2023.
On August 13, 2023, at the end of the 3rd Congress, the establishment of the Youth Federation was announced by the joint decision of seven youth associations registered and active in North Cyprus.
For one year, statute meetings were held in every region of the island through youth associations, lawyers and volunteers, and controversial issues were voted on at the statute camp in Kantara. The Youth Federation Statute in its final form was accepted and signed by the founding associations on August 13, 2024.
On December 20, 2024, the First General Assembly was held, the Federation organs were determined, and activities officially started.
Member associations of the Youth Federation are formed by young people who are members up to the age of 35, and their management levels are determined by elections. These associations operate independently in regional or thematic areas and elect and supervise the main organs of the Federation through the Youth Federation General Assembly.
The Central Council, which is the executive body of the Youth Federation, consists of the presidents of member associations and 11 members elected by election.