Youth Voices program

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

Download:

Application Form

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the World Youth Alliance Youth Voices at the United Nations Essay Competition 2016

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:

Application form (US Letter – 8.5″ x 11″)
Application form (A4)

For More Information:

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

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).

Submission requirements:

Important Dates

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