NAM Youth Shusha Week

With the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Youth and Sport of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the NAM Youth Organization successfully organized the NAM Youth Shusha Week, held from 25 to 29 July in the city of Shusha, Azerbaijan. The event was dedicated to commemorating the first anniversary of the adoption of the Shusha Accords, a landmark document that marked the transformation of the NAM Youth Network into the NAM Youth Organization.

Bringing together young participants from diverse backgrounds, the NAM Youth Shusha Week served as a high-level platform for dialogue, learning, and youth empowerment. Throughout the program, participants engaged in panel discussions, training sessions, simulations, group work, and interactive activities focused on international relations, diplomacy, multilateralism, sustainable development, and the role of youth in global governance. Key sessions addressed the principles and contemporary relevance of the Non-Aligned Movement, while fostering critical thinking and active youth participation in addressing global challenges.

A highlight of the program was the Model NAM Simulation, during which participants represented NAM Member States and debated pressing international issues, including the reform of the United Nations Security Council. Cultural and social activities, including networking sessions, city visits, and artistic and campfire gatherings at historic locations in Shusha, further strengthened intercultural dialogue, solidarity, and a shared sense of purpose among participants.

The event concluded with an official closing ceremony attended by high-level representatives, during which the achievements of the week were highlighted and participants reflected on the knowledge, skills, and connections gained throughout the program. NAM Youth Shusha Week marked a significant milestone in advancing youth engagement within the Non-Aligned Movement and reaffirmed NAMYO’s commitment to empowering youth as future leaders and advocates of multilateral cooperation.