Young people belong in global governance.
NextGen Governance Lab bridges the gap between young people and the institutions that shape their lives, and give them a real place in the decisions that define their future
Youth-led think-and-do tank on global governance.
Youth-led think-and-do tank on global governance.
When young people understand the system, they can shape it.
Democracy, peace and the protection of rights depend on institutions that work, and on citizens who believe in them enough to demand they do better and be a part of the process. NGGL makes governance accessible, rebuilds trust between young people and the systems that govern their future, and creates the mechanisms for a generation to move from disconnection to real influence.
What we work on
Global governance shapes every part of our lives
These are the areas we focus on first
Polarisation, disinformation and radicalisation, and what it takes to keep democracies strong.
Democracy
The rights and freedoms institutions exist to protect, and the gaps in how they do it.
Human rights
The future of multilateralism
How international cooperation works, where it falls short and how it can be renewed.
Gender equality
Equal rights, voice and power for women and girls in the decisions that shape the world.
Conflict, security and the institutions meant to prevent war and protect people.
Peace & security
Digital governance
How technology, data and AI are governed, and who gets a say in the rules.
Our approach
Think.Do. Advocate.
What it means to be a youth-led think-and-do tank
Think
We research and analyse global governance with rigour, and make it understandable for the people it affects.
Do
We create spaces, programmes and campaigns where young people and institutions work together.
Advocate
We bring youth perspectives and concrete proposals to the people who make decisions.
If you're ready to understand, to think critically, and to be part of what gets built, this is for you.
Whether you're a student, a professional, an organization or someone who simply wants to understand the global governance with more clarity and be part of the discussion, there's a place for you here.
No one is born a good citizen; no nation is born a democracy. Rather, both are processes that continue to evolve over a lifetime. Young people must be included from birth. A society that cuts itself off from its youth severs its lifeline.
-Kofi Annan, former Secretary-General of the United Nations, 1998