Deadline, 18 March 2020.
Call for applications for the United Nations Youth Champions for Disarmament 2020. The duration of the fully-funded study tour is 2-weeks and free study tour will take place in June 2020. The ten youth champions will receive training in general principles of disarmament, non-proliferation and arms control through on-line courses and a two-week in-person study tour in Vienna, Geneva, Hiroshima, and Nagasaki
The aim of the United Nations training program is to bring together an eclectic and geographically diverse group of young people, from across the globe, who can become advocates for disarmament. The United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs will support mentoring and guidance throughout the program.
The Youth Champions will exchange ideas with disarmament experts from think tanks, civil society organizations and the diplomatic field, and develop their own plans on how to engage in their communities on issues related to disarmament, non-proliferation and arms control.
UNITED NATIONS YOUTH CHAMPIONS 2020 DETAILS:
HOST ORGANISATIONS:
- The United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs
PROGRAM LOCATIONS:
- Vienna
- Geneva
- Hiroshima
- Nagasaki
PROGRAM DURATION:
- Two-Weeks
PROGRAM MONTH:
- June 2020
FINANCIAL SUPPORT:
- Fully-Funded (All the cost will be covered by the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs)
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
- Young persons (ages 18 – 24) motivated to use their talents to help raise awareness and promote change for a more peaceful and secure world.
- In addition to young people with an interest in international affairs or international relations, we also strongly encourage individuals with a background in other areas such as history, science, economics, languages, film, media, dance, song, theatre, visual arts, creative writing or any other field to submit an application.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
- Three letters of recommendation
- Your most recent academic transcripts.
HOW TO APPLY FOR UNITED NATIONS TRAINING OPPORTUNITY 2020?
Click on the Apply Now button below to proceed to the United Nations Disarmament Youth Champions application form. Please answer each question clearly and completely. Forms should be completed in English.
For applying to this opportunity click the official link below here.
