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World Youth Alliance Youth Voices at the United Nations Essay Competition 2016 (Win a spot on WYA’s delegation to the commission on Population and Development at the UN in 2016).

by OFA
written by OFA

Submission Deadline: December 15th 2015

Win a spot on WYA’s delegation to the commission on Population and Development at the UN in 2016.
Essay Question:

Strengthening the demographic evidence base for the post-2015 development agenda.How should a proper understanding of human dignity influence how we measure the impact of the post-2015 development agenda.

The Youth Voices at the UN is a global training program run by the World Youth Alliance. The program provides an opportunity for our youth members to attend events at the United Nations in New York. Participants benefit from informational training at WYA that teaches them how to articulate the core concepts of human dignity protection at the UN. Participants learn how to interact with delegates, and most effectively represent themselves, their countries and the mission of WYA.

Submission requirements:

  • Participants must be Track A Certified*
  • One entry per person
  • Word count: 800 – 1,000 words
  • Participants must be 16-30 years old.
  • Format: MS Word or PDF
  • Email submissions to [email protected]
  • Download the application form here: A4 | Letter
  • Deadline for submissions: December 15, 2013

Participants of the Youth Voices program are selected through an essay writing competition that covers themes discussed in actual United Nations Commissions.

Benefits:

Writers of the winning essays will receive:

  • An invitation to attend the UN Commission on Population and Development (CPD) together with the WYA team
  • Training at the WYA Headquarters prior to attending the UN Commission
  • Free lodging in New York City for the duration of the program
  • A certificate of completion of the Youth Voices Program

Important Dates

  • October 15, 2015: Essay competition starts
  • November 30, 2015: Last day to submit essays
  • December 15, 2015: Announcement of winners via personal email
  • January 10, 2016: Last day for winners to confirm participation at the CPD in New York
  • April 11 – 15, 2016: 57th Session of the Commission on Population and Development

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Youth Voices at the United Nations Essay Competition 2015 (Win a spot on WYA’s Delegation on the Status of Women at the UN in March 2015

by lanredahunsi
written by lanredahunsi

Deadline for submissions: December 15, 2014

Essay Question:

This year, the committee on the status of Women is focusing on challenges to implementing the Beijing Platform for Action. In light of Beijing+20, how can understanding human dignity help achieve women’s equality and empowerment?

The Youth Voices at the UN is a global training program run by the World Youth Alliance. The program provides an opportunity for our youth members to attend part or all of the Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations in New York.

Participants benefit from informational training at  World Youth Alliance. that teaches them how to articulate the core concepts of human dignity protection at the UN. Participants learn how to interact with delegates, and most effectively represent themselves, their countries and the mission of WYA.

Participants of the Youth Voices program are selected through an essay writing competition that covers themes discussed in actual United Nations Commissions. Writers of the winning essays will receive:

  • An invitation to attend UN commissions together with the WYA team
  • Training at the WYA Headquarters prior to attending the UN Commission
  • Free lodging in New York City for the duration of the program
  • A certificate of completion of the Youth Voices Program

Please note that participants will have to cover their own transportation costs to and from New York City, and within New York City.

Submission Requirements

  • Participants must be Track A Certified
  • Be from 16-30 years old
  • One entry per person
  • Format: 800 – 1,000 words in MS Word or PDF file
  • Fill out the application form
  • Email application forms to [email protected] with the subject line ‘Youth Voices at the UN‘
  • Deadline for submissions: December 15, 2014

Important Dates

  • November 1, 2014: Essay competition starts
  • December 15, 2014: Last day to submit essays
  • December 20, 2014: Winner notification
  • January 5, 2014: Last day for winners to confirm participation at the CSW in New York
  • March 9 – 20, 2015: 59th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women

How to Apply:

 

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the  Youth Voices at the United Nations Essay Competition 2015

 

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Youth Voices at the UN Essay Competition 2014.

by lanredahunsi
written by lanredahunsi

Submission Deadline: December 15 2013

The Youth Voices at the UN is a global training program run by the World Youth Alliance. The program provides an opportunity for our youth members to attend part or all of the Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations in New York. Participants benefit from informational training at WYA that teaches them how to articulate the core concepts of human dignity protection at the UN. Participants learn how to interact with delegates, and most effectively represent themselves, their countries and the mission of WYA.

Essay Question:

What are the authentic solutions to meeting the MDGs for women and girls? You can answer with regards to a specific MDG or any number of MDGs.

Participants of the Youth Voices program are selected through an essay writing competition that covers themes discussed in actual United Nations Commissions. Writers of the winning essays will receive:

  • An invitation to attend UN commissions together with the WYA team
  • Training at the WYA Headquarters prior to attending the UN Commission
  • Free lodging in New York City for the duration of the program
  • A certificate of completion of the Youth Voices Program

Submission Requirements

  • Participants must be Track A Certified
  • One entry per person
  • Format: 800 – 1,000 words in MS Word or PDF file
  • Fill out the application form
  • Email application forms to [email protected] with the subject line ‘Youth Voices at the UN‘
  • Deadline for submissions: December 15, 2013

Important Dates

  • November 1, 2013: Essay competition starts
  • December 15, 2013: Last day to submit essays
  • December 20, 2013: Winner notification
  • January 4, 2014: Last day for winners to confirm participation at the CSW in New York
  • March 8 – 14, 2014: 57th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Youth Voices at the UN Essay Competition 2014

Download Application form

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