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World Anti-Imperialist Youth Union

Who We Are

A roof organization of anti-imperialist youth. WAYU unites national anti-imperialist youth organizations from every continent against imperialism.

Founded in Istanbul, 29 October
2014Founded in Istanbul, 29 October
Delegates at the 2018 Istanbul gathering
200+Delegates at the 2018 Istanbul gathering
Countries at the WAYU 2026 conference
20+Countries at the WAYU 2026 conference
Countries at the 2018 Istanbul gathering
22Countries at the 2018 Istanbul gathering

In circumstances where American imperialism threatens the sovereignty of developing nations across the globe, organizing and mobilizing the global anti-imperialist public is a revolutionary duty. To this end, WAYU was established on 29 October 2014, with the objective of uniting anti-imperialist organizations worldwide against imperialism.

WAYU is a roof organization consisting of national anti-imperialist youth organizations all over the world, and its correspondence language is English. Since its inception, WAYU has organized numerous demonstrations, conferences, and webinars opposing American imperialism. It has actively worked to cultivate an anti-imperialist and anti-colonial consciousness among the youth of developing nations.

Over the years, WAYU has played a unifying role in bringing the global youth together against the imperialist threats of every era. Within this framework, large-scale conferences were held where imperialist threats were discussed and solutions to problems were sought.

Motto and symbol

WAYU was founded under the motto “Peace at Home, Peace in the World!” (Yurtta Barış, Dünyada Barış!). Its symbol is the fist of oppressed nations resisting imperialist aircraft.

Where we stand

Having opposed American imperialism in every context throughout its history, WAYU presently sustains its struggle along the same trajectory and continues to unite the youth of the world toward this cause.

  1. 1

    Palestine

    WAYU has made substantial efforts toward the success of the Palestinian Cause and has supported initiatives to unite Palestinian organizations on a common platform.

  2. 2

    Axis of Resistance

    It has facilitated the establishment of relations between the Axis of Resistance and Western nations, and has striven to foster a greater global understanding of its struggle.

  3. 3

    Venezuela

    It has consistently supported Venezuela’s struggle against coercion and has continuously articulated the significance of Bolivarian thought.

  4. 4

    Cuba & Latin America

    It has taken the firmest stance against the economic and military blockade targeting Cuba and has defended the sovereignty of Latin American countries against the new Monroe Doctrine.

  5. 5

    NATO

    In all of its assemblies, it has exposed the expansionist policies of NATO and defended Russia’s justified war.

  6. 6

    East Asia

    It has consistently opposed alliances such as the QUAD, which threaten the sovereignty of East Asian nations.

Executive Committee

World Anti-Imperialist Youth Union

Secretary General

Yakup Büray Yılmaz

TürkiyeInternational Coordinator ofthe Youth Union of Türkiye (TGB)