The ICYE Federation is a participating member of the following International Organisations:
- United Nations Economic and Social Council - ECOSOC (Consultative Status)
- United Nations Department of Public Information, DPI-NGO Committee
- UNESCO (Official Operational Relations)
- UNESCO NGOs Liaison Committee
- European Commission, Directorate General Education and Culture - Youth Unit
- World Council of Churches (working relations as international ecumenical organisation)
- Co-ordinating Committee of International Voluntary Service (CCIVS)
On September 15, 1987, in recognition of 'a significant contribution to the programme and objectives of the International Year of Peace, proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly', the UN Secretary-General, Javier Perez de Cuellar, designated ICYE as a Peace Messenger.
The Association of ICYE in Europe, which includes Federation members in Europe, maintains Consultative Status with the Council of Europe, and is a full member of the European Youth Forum, and of the Association of Voluntary Service Organisations (AVSO).
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