The ICN prioritizes supporting Canadian youth to contribute to international development dialogue and key global issues by participating in international/national forum.

Each year, the Inter-Council Network selects eight delegates (representing the eight provincial and regional councils) to engage in multilateral spaces and conventions to meet with policymakers and international changemakers. Over the past few years, the delegates have participated the Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.

The purpose of the current call for applications is to identify young individuals who will be supported by ICN in attending the AWID International Forum, providing them with the opportunity to engage in exceptional interactions at this global gathering of NGOs feminist, women's rights, gender justice. Chosen delegates are expected to take part in and contribute to a range of capacity-building and dialogue sessions before, during, and after AWID. They will also be encouraged to actively participate in and help co-create collective communication and engagement initiatives.

Learn more about the past ICN Youth Delegation.

ICN will cover the delegation members' expenses, including travel, accommodation and food, provide support to them before, during, and after the event. 

Please note that applications will be reviewed by a Selection Committee composed of ICN Youth Delegates alumni, and all applicants can expect to hear back from ICN by October 10, 2024.

To be eligible, candidates must:

  • Be between 19 and 29 years old at the start of the 15th AWID Forum, on December 2, 2024;
  • Have completed the online application form by September 23, 2024, at 5 PM ADT;
  • Be available to travel between November 26 to December 9, 2024;
  • Participants must have a valid passport that does not expire 6 months before intended travel;
  • Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada;
  • Comply with the health regulations in effect in Canada and Thailand at the time of travel.

The criteria used to evaluate applications will be as follows:

  • Meet all the eligibility criteria mentioned above;
  • Demonstrate a commitment to the principles of women's rights, gender equality, and social justice;
  • Show involvement in the international solidarity network and/or a civic movement such as feminist, LGBTQI2S+, anti-racist, Indigenous rights, migrant rights, or  environmental movements;
  • Proficiency in English, French.

Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. on September 23, 2024. ICN will contact all candidates by e-mail no later than October 10th, 2024, to inform them of the results of the application selection process.