Deadline:
As soon as possible
Program Starts: June 09, 2025
Program Ends: July 04, 2025
Location(s)
Online Switzerland
Location: web-based; UNITAR also offers a subsequent field visit to Geneva.
Overview
Details
BACKGROUND
There are an estimated 1.8 billion 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.
CONTENT
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, Negotiation and UN career development. For more information regarding the program‘s content, schedule and expert biographies, kindly check the course syllabus of the previous edition
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
PARTICIPANTS
The Young Leaders Training Programme 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.
In order to ensure the highest quality standards, the registration will be closed after 30 participants. Slots will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. At the end of the programme, all participants will receive an official UNITAR certificate of completion.
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Program starts:
June 09, 2025
Program ends:
July 04, 2025
Program Starts: June 09, 2025
Program Ends: July 04, 2025
Cost/funding for participants
Price: $750.00
Un-save Opportunity
Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.
