Overview:
The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum will take place from 16 to 18 April 2024 at the United Nations headquarters in New York. The Forum provides a global platform for dialogue among Member States and young leaders from around the world on solutions to challenges affecting youth wellbeing.
It also serves as a unique space for young people to share their vision and actions as well as provide an opportunity to advance youth solutions to accelerate the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs. The 2024 Forum’s discussions will be guided by the overall theme of the 2024 ECOSOC and HLPF on “Reinforcing the 2030 Agenda and eradicating poverty in times of multiple crises: the effective delivery of sustainable, resilient and innovative solutions”.
The Youth Forum will also gather young people to share their recommendations and innovative ideas in preparation of the Summit of the Future, to be held under the auspices of the General Assembly, in September 2024.
Details:
The three-day event will feature plenary sessions, interactive thematic and regionally-based discussions, and provide an opportunity for a rich exchange of views and ideas on innovative solutions to issues of relevance to young people on the implementation of the 2030 Agenda. It will also advance ideas on the implementation of the sustainable development goals under review in the Economic and Social Council and the High-level Political Forum in 2024.
Young people will have the opportunity to contribute to the intergovernmental consultations on the Summit of the Future during the one-day discussions on this process on 18 April 2024.
All expenses will be covered by ICN.
Recruitment resources:
Required:
- Youth aged 18 – 29
- Canadian citizen
- Available to travel to New York for duration of ECOSOC Youth Forum
- Demonstrated interest in the ECOSOC Youth Forum
Asset criteria:
- Bilingual in both official languages
- Clear interest/activism on specific issue related to SDGs being discussed this year
- Demonstrated access to youth networks in Canada
- Demonstrated community engagement
- Demonstrated skills in leadership, communications, organization, and taking initiative
- Being able to travel alone out of Canada
Diversity and Inclusion:
- In the event of candidates with similar assessments (based on the above criteria), due consideration will be given to those who self-identify in underrepresented groups, such as women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.
Interested candidates must apply (link below) before the 19th March, 2024, 5:00 p.m. (Atlantic time). Please note: all expenses will be covered by ICN and only those selected for further processes will be contacted. Thank you for taking the time to apply.
For any questions, please contact info@icn-rcc.ca