2012 Women's Youth World Handball Championship
The 2012 Women's Youth World Handball Championship was the 4th edition of the tournament and took place in the Montenegro from 16 to 26 August 2012.
Denmark won the final against Russia by 27–26.
Preliminary round
The draw was held on 23 May 2012 in Basel, Switzerland. The match schedule was released on 10 July.''All times are local ''
Group A
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Group B
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Group C
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Group D
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Knockout stage
Championship
Quarterfinals
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Semifinals
----5–8th place playoffs
Semifinals
----9–12th place playoffs
Semifinals
----13–16th place playoffs
Semifinals
----17–20th place playoffs
Semifinals
----Final standings
Awards
;MVP;Topscorer
;All-star team
- Goalkeeper:
- Right wing:
- Right back:
- Central back:
- Left back:
- Left wing:
- '''Pivot:'''