Join the global movement of youth organizations and coalitions working collectively protect present and future generations from tobacco industry harm and interference.
We welcome youth organizations and coalitions that align with the movement’s principles and the policy positions set out in the GYV Declaration, remain independent of tobacco industry interests, and want to contribute to collective policy action.
Organizations seeking to participate in GYV should make sure that you meet these participation requirements.
Participation is open to youth organizations and coalitions that share GYV’s policy direction and independence requirements.
Groups founded, led, and driven by young advocates.
NGOs and institutions dedicated to advancing youth health and rights.
Coordinated groups of youth organizations working across issues, countries or regions.
Youth associations with accountable leadership and a commitment to collective policy advocacy.
Youth organizational identity
The applicant must be a youth organization, coalition, network, association, or other structured youth body.
Alignment with the Declaration
The organization must support GYV's principles and the policy positions set out in the GYV Declaration.
Independence
The organization must be independent of tobacco industry interests and disclose relevant current and previous relationships fully and accurately.
Collective contribution
The organization should be willing to contribute to shared advocacy, policy engagement, and campaign action.
Not familiar with the GYV Declaration yet? It sets out the common demands of Global Youth Voices and calls on governments and institutions to prevent addiction, protect policymaking, hold the tobacco industry accountable and safeguard present and future generations.
Applicants should review the Declaration before submitting an expression of interest.
Every expression of interest is reviewed to protect the movement’s youth identity, policy alignment, and independence.
Step 1
Send your organization's expression of interest and required disclosures.
Step 2
GYV reviews eligibility, alignment with the Declaration, and conflict-of-interest information.
Step 3
GYV may contact your organization where additional information or clarification is required.
Step 4
Approved organizations receive onboarding information and current opportunities to participate.
Step 1
Send your organization's expression of interest and required disclosures.
Step 2
GYV reviews eligibility, alignment with the Declaration, and conflict-of-interest information.
Step 3
GYV may contact your organization where additional information or clarification is required.
Step 4
Approved organizations receive onboarding information and current opportunities to participate.
There is a fundamental and irreconcilable conflict between public health interests and the commercial interests of the tobacco industry.
GYV does not accept tobacco industry funding or engage with the tobacco industry or organizations and individuals working to further its interests.
Current direct or indirect ties to the tobacco industry or entities furthering its interests are incompatible with participation in GYV. Relevant previous relationships must be disclosed and will be reviewed according to their nature, timing and circumstances.
All expressions of interest are subject to eligibility, alignment, and conflict-of-interest review.
Submission does not automatically result in participation.
Disclosure is required. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information concerning relevant funding, sponsorship, services, relationships, or other interests.
The Global Youth Voices is a movement of global, regional, and local youth organizations covering more than 130 countries that seeks to make the tobacco industry pay for the harms caused to the planet and its people, not only for those in this generation but also for future generations. It is convened by the Global Center for Good Governance in Tobacco Control.
Please complete the form carefully, as it will help us understand your work, values, and how we can all contribute to strengthening our growing network.
We look forward to having you as part of Global Youth Voices!
