Armenian Youth Federation

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Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) Հայ Երիտասարդական Դաշնակցութիւն
Founded	14 January 1933 (1933-01-14)
Headquarters	Yerevan
Ideology	Social democracy
Mother party	Armenian Revolutionary Federation
International affiliation	International Union of Socialist Youth
European affiliation	Young European Socialists

The Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) (Armenian: Հայ Երիտասարդական Դաշնակցութիւն) is the youth organization of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation.^[1] Founded in 1933, the AYF became a global Armenian organization and stands on five pillars that guide its activities: Educational, Hai Tahd, Social, Athletic and Cultural. Moreover, the AYF promotes social democratic values and a fraternal attitude of respect for ideas and individuals amongst its membership. Unity and cooperation are essential traits that allow members of the organization to work together to realize the AYF's objectives. The AYF is a full member of International Union of Socialist Youth^[2] and Young European Socialists.