2017 Winter Youth Assembly for Young Leaders at the UNITED NATIONS HEADQUARTERS, NEW YORK. Application Deadline: November 4, 2016
2017 Winter Youth Assembly :FEBRUARY 1-3, 2017 • UNITED NATIONS HEADQUARTERS, NEW YORK
Launched in 2004, the Youth Assembly takes place at the United Nations Headquarters twice a year and gathers the brightest and most active young leaders from across the globe to tackle our world’s greatest challenges.
The project developed from Friendship Ambassadors Foundation’s cultural exchanges aimed at cultivating youth development. Since 2004, a team of dedicated core staff and a network of officials, organizations, and tireless volunteers have maintained this unique platform to allow youth to find solutions to today’s development issues.
The Youth Assembly is recognized as the largest youth conference at the United Nations. Over the course of 18 sessions, 13,000 youth from 6 continents and more than 100 countries have developed a better understanding of the various practices and perspectives in international development.
The Delegates:
Despite coming from a multitude of cultural backgrounds, the extraordinary delegates who make up the Youth Assembly all have one thing in common— their world-changing potential. Make no mistake though; these delegates aren’t just getting ready to make a difference, they’re already doing it.
Over the course of the Youth Assembly, youth delegates have traveled from more than 100 of the United Nations member states to attend. Each assembly hosts delegates from at least 70 countries.
Requirements:
The Youth Assembly at the United Nations is geared towards young leaders and professionals (age 16-28) of any nationality. However, individuals above the age of 28 may still register as an observer. Qualified individuals who are socially active in their communities are encouraged to apply.
Youth Delegates:
Must be at least 16 years of age at the time of the assembly Should demonstrate a commitment to sustainable development and youth empowerment
Benefits:
Accepted delegates who register for the conference during this period will also:
Visit and attend a briefing at a Permanent Mission to the United Nations Receive a Youth Assembly limited edition souvenir
Application:
Applicants who need time to apply for a US Visa for the purpose of attending the conference are encouraged to register during this period.
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