One of the main targets of the  National Youth Strategy 2017-2022 (Εθνική στρατηγική για τη νεολαία 2017-2022),  was to reinforce the role of young people in the democratic process in Cyprus. One of its main action fields was“ Youth and the world” where specific priorities are set and several topics from the global agenda are being addressed, such as the climate change, the human rights, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The 2nd National Youth Strategy 2030, which will succeed the previous one, is currently being finalized and will be published in 2025.

There are several campaigns or initiatives taking place in Cyprus over the last years for different age groups. However, there is a need for top-level policies, initiatives and/or programmes addressed especially to young people aiming to engage and inform them about global issues that concern them and to encourage them to participate in international exchanges with other young people and relevant stakeholders.