Applications Invited for Young Leaders for the SDGs

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About the Organization

As the first dedicated entity for youth affairs within the United Nations Secretariat, the UN Youth Office champions the rights, perspectives, contributions and potential of young people everywhere. We lead efforts to enhance collaboration, coordination and accountability on youth affairs, ensuring that the United Nations works effectively and inclusively with young people in all their diversity. By fostering meaningful, inclusive, and impactful participation of youth in decision-making processes, our work focuses on empowering young people as agents of transformative change in addressing global challenges in the areas of sustainable development, peace and security, human rights and humanitarian action.

About the Fellowship

The Young Leaders for the SDGs initiative recognizes exceptional young people who are leading efforts to support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Every two years, 17 young leaders are selected to work with the United Nations and its partners to accelerate SDG implementation and engage other young people in this crucial work.

From food to fashion to finance, the Young Leaders for the SDGs come from many different backgrounds, represent every region in the world and help young people worldwide in support of the Goals. As a community, they work to support efforts to engage young people in the realization of the SDGs both through strategic opportunities with the UN and through their existing initiatives, platforms and networks. Over their two-year term, they:

• Champion the SDGs through high-profile advocacy, storytelling and strategic collaborations in ways most accessible and relatable to young people across different contexts;
• Engage in global conversations, including at UN and international events, to amplify youth perspectives on sustainable development;
• Inspire and mobilize their communities, using innovative approaches to drive action toward the Goals;
• Collaborate with the UN and its partners, contributing to key initiatives and global moments related to youth and the SDGs;
• Uphold UN values, demonstrating integrity, leadership and accountability in all their engagements.

The initiative offers Young Leaders a range of benefits designed to support and amplify their impact. It provides a global platform to showcase and elevate their existing work, along with access to the United Nations system and its network of partners. Young Leaders can take advantage of capacity-building opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge, connect with a dynamic network of changemakers, and participate in key events at the UN and beyond.

What to Expect:

• Two-Year Term (2025-2027)
• Raise awareness about the SDGs
• Advocate for young people to meaningfully engage with the UN
• Support relevant UN initiatives and campaigns
• Participate in high-level events

Initiative Benefits:

• Global platform to amplify your work
• Access to UN system and partners
• Capacity-building opportunities
• Join a community of changemakers
• Travel opportunities for key events

Eligibility

• Age at the time of application: 15-35 years old
• Working-level proficiency in English

We actively seek applications from young people of all backgrounds, particularly young women and girls, youth with disabilities, indigenous youth, LGBTIQ+ youth, refugees and migrants, and rural youth, among others.

How to Apply

Complete the application form by Friday, 18 April at 11:59 PM EST.

Overview of the 2025 Call for Applications.

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