KOREAN DIALOGUE WITHOUT BORDERS
International Forum We, the Youth comes to South Korea!
We believe in the transformative power of youth-led action for social justice and sustainability.

That is why the United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD) is pleased to partner with Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) and Korean partners for the launch of the International Forum We, the Youth (IFWY)—a global
platform putting youth at the forefront of change.

As part of this exciting initiative, UNRISD and MBC will co-host the first-ever IFWY Korean Dialogue without Borders, taking place at the MBC Training Center (Yangju-si, Kyeonggi-do), on 11–12 October 2025.

This fully funded opportunity invites young leaders aged 18–35 to take the lead on Korea’s most urgent challenges. Fifty changemakers residing in South Korea or hold Korean citizenship will be selected to co-create youth-led solutions and
recommendations around:
• Environment Sustainability
• Economic Transformation
• Social Justice and Equality
• Technological Innovations & Ethical Considerations
• Peace and Cooperation
• Collective Action, Solidarity & Democracy

Participants explore identity, social inclusion, and sustainability in the Korean context and co-create proposals to be presented at the Our Sustainable Future conference later from October 26 to 29, 2025.

This isn’t just another conference. It’s a youth-led, solution-driven space created to empower underrepresented voices across the region.

Are you ready to share their ideas to shape the future? Apply now and take your seat at the table.

Application deadline: 26 September 2025

How to Apply
Step 1
Create an account
Sign up on the IFWY platform with your email to unlock everything you need to participate
Step 2
Introduce yourself 
Submit a short intro. Tell us who you are and why you want to be part of IFWY.
Step 3
Share your idea
Go to the Ideas Hub, speak up on what matters to you and tell us why your voice counts

Follow IFWY to stay up to date on regional dialogues across Latin America, Africa, North America, Asia, and Europe, leading up to the final “Our Sustainable Future” Conference and Unite4Peace Concert in Seoul, Korea.

If you have any questions, please contact: ifwy.official@ifwy.org or cidec@khu.ac.kr