CALL FOR PAPERS – 5th INTERNATIONAL YOUTH FORUM (IYF 5.0), 21st to 22nd August 2025

The 5th International Youth Forum (IYF 5.0) will be held from 21st to 22nd August 2025 at the United Nations Conference Centre (UNCC), Bangkok, Thailand. This prestigious forum brings together young leaders aged 18–35 from over 90 countries, along with representatives from UN bodies, governments, NGOs, academia, and social innovators, under the theme “Empowering Youth for a Just, Inclusive, and Sustainable Future”.

About the Forum: Since its inception in 2017, IYF has evolved into a powerful platform for youth-led dialogue and action, aligned with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. IYF 5.0 will assess youth-led solutions toward achieving SDG2030.

Call for Research Papers

Academics, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers are invited to submit original research papers or case studies focused on innovative, rights-based, and sustainable solutions.

Topics include, but are not limited to:

Smart cities for sustainable living
Clean energy is a human right
Waste management innovations for sustainable development
Leveraging AI and IoT to monitor human rights violations
Designing accessible infrastructure for persons with disabilities
Achieving universal health coverage through policy and innovation
Mental health as a fundamental human right
Vaccine equity and global health justice
Climate change and its impact on public health
Telemedicine as a tool for healthcare access in rural areas
The role of youth in human rights education
Art and creativity as tools for activism and awareness
Combating misinformation and protecting the right to accurate information
Promoting the SDGs through local languages and indigenous knowledge
Climate justice and the voices of vulnerable communities
The influence of pop culture on sustainable development goals
Legal frameworks for implementing the SDGs
Recognising the right to a clean and healthy environment
Digital privacy, cybersecurity, and human rights in the tech age
Gender equality through legal and institutional reform

Benefits to Selected Speakers:

Selected speakers will present their papers at UNCC, Bangkok, and receive a delegate
scholarship worth USD 500, which covers shared accommodation, conference meals and shuttle, a delegate kit, and
official certification.
All accepted papers will be published in the IYF Book of Proceedings, shared with international partners and UN stakeholders.
Participants will also gain access to all sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities.

Important Deadlines: