Opportunities for Youth

21 Nov, 2016

Call to Civil Society Organizations to Apply for Funding

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The United Nations Democracy Fund invites civil society organizations to apply for project funding. Project proposals may be submitted on-line between 18 November 2016 and 18 December 2016 at www.un.org/democracyfund. You can find guidelines, FAQs and lessons learned for applicants here.  UNDEF supports projects that strengthen the voice of civil society, promote human rights, and

14 Nov, 2016

Poster Contest for Youth, Peace and Security Consultation and Dialogue

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With the strong focus on youth, we are looking for submissions to be used at the Youth, Peace and Security in the Arab States Region Consultation and Dialogue in Amman, Jordan. The posters must highlight the work of youth peacebuilders working in the Arab States in a creative and visual way. The posters will be

7 Nov, 2016

World Heritage Volunteers 2017 – Call for Projects

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Over the past nine years, the World Heritage Volunteers (WHV) Initiative has grown tremendously due to increasing interest and appreciation for World Heritage protection, preservation and promotion of World Heritage sites. Celebrating 10 years of the initiative, UNESCO's World Heritage Centre is pleased to announce the Call for Projects for the World Heritage Volunteers (WHV) Campaign 2017. Join

20 Oct, 2016

[CLOSED] CALL for Applications: Arab States Regional Workshop on Peacebuilding

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(Click here for Arabic version) Are you between 15 and 35 years old and from the Arab Region? Are you engaged in activities to build peace and reduce violence in your community or country? Have you been dedicated to conflict resolution or mediation at a regional, national or local level and are seeking to exchange experiences

21 Sep, 2016

UN Global Compact and PRME Announce Student Engagement Platform to Support the SDGs

New York  — The Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), an initiative of the UN Global Compact, has announced the development of a new digital platform to engage business students to support the advancement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The announcement was made during the annual United Nations Private Sector Forum, a high-level event of top business executives, world

9 Sep, 2016

Airbus and UNESCO Invite Students Worldwide to Innovate for The Future of Aviation

  From UNESCO The first round of Airbus’ global student competition, Fly Your Ideas, was launched this week, inviting students to create innovative ideas for real-world aviation challenges. The launch took place at Airbus’ headquarters in Toulouse, France, during an official visit by UNESCO’s Assistant Director General of Natural Sciences, Flavia Schlegel. Students have until 25

7 Sep, 2016

Pathways to Zero Hunger – UNGA Side Event

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On September 22, 2016, join us for an important conversation about achieving Zero Hunger and the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 with some of the most influential leaders in the field. The UN Secretary-General will deliver opening remarks.  Registration is now open. Please RSVP at the following link: bit.ly/zerohungerchallenge The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development sets

25 Aug, 2016

WFUNA Young Leader of the Year

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From WFUNA WFUNA supports and encourages youth engagement and participation in the United Nations Associations and United Nations Youth Associations around the world through the WFUNA Youth Network. With this initiative, we want to highlight the contributions of thousands of young people to our organization and share their achievements with a wider audience. In commemoration

24 Aug, 2016

Give Your Input Towards a SUD Action Plan for Universities

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From UN Habitat UN-Habitat UNI together with HESI (the Higher Education Sustainability Initiative) are in the process of defining a Sustainable Urban Development action plan for universities. The action plan aims to orient universities supporting cities in their path towards sustainability and also identify better mechanisms to back effective collaboration between academic resources and urban strategies.