Apply for Youth Action Day – Summit of the Future Youth Participation (Funding available and open to all nationalities)

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About Youth Action Day 2024

The Summit of the Future Action Days will take place on 20 and 21 September, focusing on multistakeholder partnerships and actions. This event embodies a vision of inclusive and networked multilateralism, aiming to bring together diverse actors from civil society, the private sector, academia, local and regional authorities, creative communities, and youth. The goal is to generate additional actions and commitments, inspire and amplify relevant initiatives, and ensure sustained momentum on key global issues.

Elevating Youth Voices

A special half-day program dedicated to youth, led by the UN Youth Office, will be held on Friday, 20 September. This session aims to elevate youth voices and promote meaningful engagement on issues that impact young people and future generations.

Scope of the engagement

• Participate in-person in all sessions of the two Actions Days (20 and 21 September 2024) of the Summit of the Future to take place at the UN Headquarters, New York.
• Participate in the preparation of the Youth Action Dav, including in the design of thematic sessions, as relevant and under the guidance and support of the Coordination Group.
• Engage in preparatory meetings, online webinars and trainings, ensuring a safe and meaningful participation during the Action Days.
• Share experiences related to meaningful youth engagement to relevant audiences in preparation of the Youth Action Day.
• Share expertise and experiences in relevant topics, including taking speaking roles, if relevant.
• Participate actively in relevant online meetings, briefings and relevant fora.

• Sponsor Organisation: United Nations (UN)

Benefits of Youth Action Day 2024

• Return travel ticket from the country of residence to New York.
• Terminal Expenses transportation to and from the airport, based on fixed UN rates).
• Daily allowance subsistence for a maximum of 4 davs based on fixed UN rates.
• Support reasonable accommodation for young persons with disabilities lIl.
• Letter of invitation to support visa related processes.
• Accreditation to the UN for the Youth Action Day.
• Mentorship and preparation for the engagement at the Youth Action Day.

What is NOT covered

• Visa costs.
• Health insurance.
• Any personal deviation related to the travel.
• Any other unauthorized expense made by the participant without consulting the organizing team

Youth Action Day 2024 Requirements

• Youth applicants should be between 18 and 30 years old at the time of candidacy.
• Youth applicants must be engaged in grassroots, local, national, regional or global youth-led initiatives, projects, groups, movements or organizations.
• Youth applicants should have good oral and written skills in one of the 6 official languages of the UN (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian or Spanish).
• Youth applicants should be available to actively engage all the days of the Action Days and in preparatory meetings.
• Applications from diverse backgrounds, including underrepresented groups and those from conflict-affected areas, are encouraged to apply.

Selection

Final selection of young persons will be made by the Coordination Group of the Youth Action Day that includes representation from the UN Youth Office, Major Group for Children and Youth, Stakeholder Group for Ageing Co Chair - Help Age International, Population Council GIRL Center and Women Deliver. Selection will consider gender balance, geographical representation and other under-represented youth.

The following criteria will be used for the selection of participants:

• Motivation to actively participate in the Action Days and preparation activities in the lead up to the Action Days.
• Experience in engaging working in youth-led organizations networks and or volunteer work in areas related to sustainable development, human rights, and/or peace and security.
• Experience and expertise in meaningful vouth engagement, youth leadership, youth- led advocacy towards the
  UN or other intergovernmental organizations at local, national, regional or international levels

If you have any questions, please reach out to the UN Youth Office: Romeral Ortiz Quintilla, Programme Management Officer, [email protected], and representatives from Major Group for Children and Youth, Women and Girls Deliver and Stakeholder Group on Ageing at [email protected].

Application Date and Process

• Click on the link to the application website to apply.

Application Deadline

10 July, 2024

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