Deadline: 18 March, 2020

The United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs intends to bring together an eclectic and geographically diverse group of young people, from across the globe, who can become advocates for disarmament.
Youth Champions will exchange ideas with disarmament experts from think tanks, civil society organisations and the diplomatic field, and develop their own plans on how to engage in their communities on issues related to disarmament, non-proliferation and arms control.

Benefits
Ten youth champions will receive training in general principles of disarmament, non-proliferation and arms control through online courses and a two-week in-person study tour in Vienna, Geneva, Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The study tour will take place in June 2020.

The United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs will support with mentoring and guidance throughout the programme.

Eligibility

The opportunity is open to young people between the ages of 18 and 24. The United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs is looking for young persons motivated to use their talents to help raise awareness and promote change for a more peaceful and secure world.

In addition to young people with an interest in international affairs or international relations, they also strongly encourage individuals with a background in other areas such as history, science, economics, languages, film, media, dance, song, theatre, visual arts, creative writing or any other field to submit applications.

Fluency in English is required for participation.

To apply and for more information, click here.

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