Our Mission
The Union of Local Youth Councils in Finland (Nuva ry) is an expert organization on youth participation, dedicated to enhancing young people’s opportunities to influence society and exercise their agency. We work for young people by advocating for their interests in decision-making and by training young leaders. Our core value is supporting young people’s ability to act and make an impact in society. For this reason, our organization is led by a board composed of young members.
Our mission is to be the advocate for all young people in Finland and to represent youth councillors and socially active youth in decision-making processes.
The Union of Local Youth Councils in Finland is the only national advocate for youth councils.
Our vision is a society in which youth councils are an established part of Finland’s civic influence landscape. In every municipality and region, youth councils have genuine opportunities to participate in planning, decision-making, and monitoring. This includes rights such as the right to speak and be present in governing bodies.
Our Values
- Participation is equal and open to all, regardless of background.
- We represent young people’s opinions in societal discussions.
- Our activities provide youth councillors with a space to grow as active influencers.
Explore the documents that guide the work of our union (only in finnish)