Awards & Recognition

Diana Award 2023 (United Kingdom)

Mr. Fahad Shahbaz, Founder of the Youth General Assembly, was honored with the prestigious Diana Award by the UK Government in recognition of his commitment to empowering the youth of Pakistan. This award stands as a global acknowledgment of his dedication to youth leadership and social impact.

Commonwealth Youth Delegate (Pakistan, 2024–2026)

Mr. Fahad Shahbaz was appointed as the Commonwealth Youth Delegate from Pakistan for the term 2024–2026 by the then Commonwealth Secretary-General, Ms. Patricia Scotland, during her visit to Pakistan. This appointment reflects international recognition of his leadership, vision, and sustained efforts to amplify the voice of Pakistani youth on global platforms.

YGA Notable Alumni

The Youth General Assembly takes pride in its alumni network, whose members have pursued advanced degrees at the world’s most prestigious universities. These graduates not only embody academic excellence but are also excelling in diverse professional fields, contributing to leadership, innovation, and social impact on a global scale.

• Harvard University
• Stanford University
• Yale University
• Columbia University
• New York University (NYU)
• University of Chicago
• George Washington University
• Purdue University
• Babson College
• University of California
• City, University of London
• King’s College London
• Oxford University
• Cambridge University
• SOAS University of London
• London School of Economics & Political Science (LSE)
• Imperial College London
• Queen Mary University of London
• University College London (UCL)
• University of Amsterdam
• University of Sydney
• University of Melbourne
• Monash University
• University of New South Wales
• National University of Singapore (NUS)
• University of Tokyo, Japan
• McGill University, Canada
• University of Toronto, Canada
• Queen’s University Belfast
• Saint Petersburg State University

 YGA International University Chapters

The Youth General Assembly (YGA) has established international university chapters at some of the world’s most prestigious academic institutions. These chapters serve as platforms for global youth engagement, policy dialogue, and collaborative initiatives, enabling students to contribute to YGA’s mission of fostering leadership, civic responsibility, and sustainable development across borders.

• London School of Economics & Political Science (LSE)
• University of Pennsylvania
• University of Cambridge
• University of Oxford
• University of Toronto
• Babson College
• University of California
• University of Chicago
• Harvard University
• George Washington University
• Queen’s University Belfast
• New York University

YGA at International Forums and Summits

• Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), Samoa 
• Commonwealth Asia Youth Forum, Malaysia 
• Global Youth Festival, Uzbekistan 
• OIC Youth Forum, Saudi Arabia 
• COP29, Azerbaijan 
• BETT, United Kingdom 
• Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Business Incubation, Russia 
• UNESCO Week for Peace & Sustainable Development, Ottawa, Canada
• Emerging Young Women Leaders Congress 
• Youth Champions Initiative, Rise Up – USA
• Dalai Lama Ethical Leadership Assembly – USA
• Sustainability Research Symposium, United Nations University
• Youth General Assembly’s Representation at UNLEASH, Denmark
• Youth General Assembly’s Representation at PSTP, Moscow
• Youth General Assembly’s Representation in Sweden
• YGA’s Representation at Arab Youth International Conference, UAE
• DG’s Visit to China (through Kamyab Jawan Program)
• Chairperson YGA, Dr. Sadaf Taimur – Facilitator at UNLEASH 
• Pak-Afghan Youth Leaders Summit – Afghanistan

The Youth General Assembly has successfully represented Pakistan at a diverse range of prestigious international conferences, forums, and youth summits across Asia, Europe, North America, and the Middle East. These engagements not only amplified the voice of Pakistani youth on global platforms but also strengthened cross-cultural dialogue, fostered partnerships, and highlighted Pakistan’s commitment to youth leadership, innovation, and sustainable development.