# Global and regional youth empowerment forums

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/global-and-regional-youth-empowerment-forums
> Updated: 2026-08-17T06:30:12.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Various international and national youth forums have been announced for 2026, focusing on empowerment, policy influence, and skill development.

In the United Arab Emirates, the Center for Strategy and Cultural Diplomacy scheduled the Youth Strategic Forum for late September 2026 in Dubai, focusing on technology, innovation, and cultural diplomacy. In Nigeria, the I-Heal Global Youth Impact Forum announced a session for August 11, 2026, in Abuja themed ‘Youth Empowerment for a Sustainable Future.’

Additionally, Ghana’s Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment announced the National Youth Forum 2026 in Accra for August 19, 2026. This event, themed ‘A Sound Youth, A Sound Nation: Your Voice. Your Future. Our Ghana,’ aims to allow young citizens to communicate concerns and ideas directly to policymakers.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-17: Ghana Ministry of Youth to host National Youth Forum 2026

Ghana's Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment will host the National Youth Forum 2026 on August 19 in Accra to facilitate direct dialogue between youth and government agencies.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghana-ministry-of-youth-to-host-national-youth-forum-2026

### 2026-07-31: Youth Forums Announced for 2026 in Dubai and Abuja

Two 2026 youth forums were announced: a fully funded event in Dubai (Sept 22‑25) and a Youth Impact Forum in Abuja (Aug 11), both offering mentorship, grants and networking for global young leaders.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/youth-forums-announced-for-2026-in-dubai-and-abuja

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