Establishing a credible, inclusive governance structure that ensures the initiative remains youth-led, context-responsive, and strategically aligned with WHO EMRO frameworks.
Multi-level governance: Advisory Board, Focus Group, Working Groups
High-level engagement with senior nursing leaders
Strategic priorities co-created through regional consultation
Placing young nurses at decision-making tables regionally and globally.
Active participation in WHO EMRO regional dialogues
Representation at the ICN Congress 2025 and ICN Student Assembly
Direct engagement with WHO and ICN leadership
Launching mentorship pathways and leadership skill-building for early-career nurses across the region.
First regional leadership touchpoints and peer learning structures
Career guidance from senior nursing leaders
Amplifying the voice of youth nurses through modern, digital-first advocacy.
“Voices of Youth Nurses: International Nurses Day 2025” campaign
Digital storytelling infrastructure and branding
Strengthened professional identity and regional solidarity
Ensuring all EMR-YNI activities contribute to global nursing and health workforce agendas.
Alignment with WHO global nursing priorities
Contribution to Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Coherence with ICN strategic directions
