NYF - National Youth Forum of Bulgaria

National Youth Council - Full members

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secretariat@nmf.bg

Youth organisations

The National Youth Forum (NYF) is a youth umbrella organization, the biggest formal youth platform in Bulgaria uniting 41 youth organizations. The main aim of the NYF is to represent and advocate for its member youth organizations and to cooperate with policy makers in the development of quality youth policies. The activities of the NYF are aimed at maintaining the role of youth organizations and young people and capacity-building for their participation in social–political processes. The NYF conducts various activities within its strategic priorities Education, Youth Employment, Active citizenship, Demographic development, Sustainable development and Healthcare. The organisation's fields of work include Local youth work and youth policies; Structured Dialogue; International Cooperation; Volunteering; Varna 2017 - European Youth Capital.

Related news and publications

Democracy

Appeal to the European Union: Stand Against Repression and Violation of Fundamental Rights in Serbia

Motion - 14/05/2025

Repression in Serbia has intensified since the Novi Sad tragedy in Nov 2024. Over 1600 protests have erupted, with 325,000 marching on Mar 15, 2025. Young people demand accountability, the rule of law, and the protection of human rights. Read the motion to find out what we're calling for.

Democracy

Condemning youth rights violations and threats to activist safety in Serbia

Motion - 23/11/2024

Serbia’s youth activists are facing worrying challenges to their safety, privacy, and basic freedoms, highlighting deep-rooted issues in the country's rule of law and democratic practices. Read the motion to find out the European Youth Forum's position.

Democracy

The Cyprus Problem: Its international dimension and how young Cypriots are affected by it

Motion - 09/03/2024

This resolution calls for the cessation of hostilities and, with the consent of the Government of Cyprus, the deployment of a UN Peacekeeping Force to prevent the recurrence of violence and for the Republic of Cyprus to take the responsibility to restore law and order to prevent further violence in Cyprus.

Freedom of Movement for All: Bulgaria and Romania belong in the Schengen Area

Motion - 21/04/2023 (Archive)

On 8 December 2022, the Council of the European Union deliberated the joining of Bulgaria, Croatia and Romania in the Schengen Area. Croatia was unanimously accepted, however, the application of Bulgaria and Romania was vetoed by the governments of Austria and the Netherlands.