United Nations Young Leaders Training Program 2022

United Nations Young Leaders Training Program 2022

Background:

Application is now open for United Nations Young Leaders Training Programme 2022. There are an estimated 1.8 million people today between the ages of 10 and 24, which is the largest generation of youth in human history. Their numbers are expected to grow—between 2015 and 2030 alone, about 1.9 billion young people are projected to turn 15 years old.
Connected to each other like never before, young people increasingly contribute to innovative solutions, driving social progress and inspiring political initiatives. They are agents of change, mobilising to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to improve the lives of people and the health of the planet.
UNITAR is therefore delighted to offer online training programme in Geneva specifically designed for the global youth. It will offer participants the chance to gain first-hand experience of the United Nations and will provide them with the necessary knowledge and skills to fully unfold their potential as global leaders.

DATES United Nations Young Leaders Training Programme 2022:

 
25 Apr 2022 – 22 May 2022
20 Jun 2022 – 17 Jul 2022
25 Jul 2022 – 19 Aug 2022

CONTENT

The United Nations Young Leaders Training Programme 2022 consists of a 4-week e-Learning course implemented on UNITAR’s e-learning platform. The course comprises 4 different modules, which can be studied in a self-paced manner and require 4-6 hours of studying per week.

• Module 1: The United Nations
• Module 2: Conference Diplomacy
• Module 3: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Module 4: Cosmopolitan Communication

The course includes weekly reading material, multimedia files as well as discussion boards exchanging views with fellow participants and UNITAR instructors. In addition, the Young Leaders Online Training Programme will be complemented by several 1.5 hour live-webinars. These will be delivered through the platform zoom by UN experts and comprise the following topics:

• Webinar A – The United Nations System
• Webinar B – The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Webinar C – Model United Nations (MUN) Training
• Webinar D – UN Career Development

In addition to the above live-webinars, there will be one 3.5-hour e-workshop per week. These will focus on Leadership as well as on getting to know Geneva’s multilateral environment through virtual guided tours through the UN Palais des Nations as well as the diplomatic district of Geneva.

PARTICIPANTS

The United Nations Young Leaders Training Programme 2022 is open to all actors related to international affairs wishing to take on leadership roles in their respective environment and to build up knowledge and skills related to the UN and International Geneva.
Participants can include university students, high school students and other aspiring young leaders of similar background. Junior professionals from public and private sector and senior officials who are young at heart are equally welcome to apply.