INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 

Section 1: Oversight and Leadership

The International Relations Unit shall operate under the Director of Global Affairs and be responsible for establishing, managing, and advancing the organization’s global partnerships, diplomatic ties, intergovernmental engagement, and participation in international forums.

The Director of Global Affairs shall report directly to the Executive Director, collaborate closely with the Communications Director, Partnership and Collaboration Manager, and International Relations Officers, and act in full alignment with the President’s strategic vision.

Section 2: Mandate and Responsibilities

The International Relations Unit shall:

1. Foster Strategic Partnerships

Build and maintain relationships with UN agencies, continental bodies (e.g., African Union, European Union), global youth networks, NGOs, embassies, intergovernmental institutions, and academic entities.

2. Represent the Organization

Attend, speak at, and facilitate the participation of the Global Union of Changemakers in international conferences, summits, dialogues, and youth assemblies, with authorization.

3. Promote Global Advocacy

Advance youth-focused agendas on global platforms, advocate for policy change, and elevate the collective voice of changemakers worldwide.

4. Coordinate Country-Level Diplomacy

Guide and supervise National Directors and their teams on matters involving host-country representation, protocol, and bilateral relations.

5. Support Cross-Border Collaboration

Facilitate the formation of regional and cross-country initiatives, exchange programs, and mutual learning missions between member states.

6. Monitor Global Developments

Track international policies, trends, crises, or opportunities relevant to the organization’s mission and provide timely reports to the Executive Director and the Strategy & Research Department.

7. Protocol and Representation Standards

Establish a code of diplomatic engagement to be followed by all representatives at national, regional, and global levels.

Section 3: Structure under the Director of Global Affairs

The International Relations team shall include:

Director of Global Affairs (Head of Department)

International Relations Officers (Regional or Thematic)

Global Affairs Analyst (Optional)

UN Engagement Focal Point (Optional)

Section 4: Reporting and Coordination

1. The Director of Global Affairs shall submit a quarterly report to the Executive Director, highlighting:

Engagements made

Partnerships built

Opportunities identified

Diplomatic challenges or risks

2. Major international decisions must be:

Reviewed by the Legal Advisor

Approved by the Executive Director

Endorsed and signed off by the President and Risk Manager

Section 5: Special Protocol on Conflict or Crisis

1. During any international conflict, political tension, or humanitarian emergency, the International Relations Unit shall:

Work with the Mediation Department, Communications, and Strategy & Research to issue coordinated responses.

Represent the organization neutrally and with integrity, unless otherwise stated by the Executive Director and President.