The United Nations Young Leaders Training Program 2024 is a great opportunity for youths all over the world to gain firsthand experience of the United Nations (UN). This experience will provide them with the necessary knowledge and skills to fully unfold their potential as global leaders. Young people and youths in general constitute the largest portion of the global population, and it is estimated that about 1.9 billion young people will turn 15 years old by 2030. Young people are increasingly contributing 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. United Nations Young Leaders Training Program (UNITAR) 2024 is therefore delighted to offer online training programs in Geneva, Switzerland specifically designed for the global youth.
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United Nations Young Leaders Training Program 2024 Structure
The United Nations Young Leaders Training Program 2024 is an online training program. This program consists of a 4-week e-Learning course implemented on UNITAR’s e-learning platform. The 4-week e-learning course has 4 different modules and can be studied at your own pace. It requires 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 outline consists of weekly reading materials, multimedia files, and also discussion boards for exchanging ideas with other participants and UNITAR instructors. More to that, the United Nations Young Leaders Training Program 2024 will go alongside several 1.5 hour live-webinars. These webinars will be delivered through the Zoom platform by the UN experts and consists of the following topics:
- Webinar A: The UN System
- Webinar B: The SDGs
- Webinar C: Model United Nations (MUN) Training
- Webinar D: UN Career Development
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In addition to the above webinars, there will also 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. The virtual guided tours are through the UN Palais des Nations as well as the Diplomatic District of Geneva. For more information regarding the program’s content, schedule and expert biographies, kindly check the course syllabus of the previous edition.
ↆ COURSE SYLLABUS – UN YOUNG LEADERS ONLINE TRAINING PROGRAMME – JULY 2022. PDF
Registration deadline:
- January Edition: 08 Jan 2024 – 02 Feb 2024
- April Edition: 22 April 2024 – 17 May 2024
- June Edition: 17 June 2024 – 12 July 2024
- August Edition: 29 July 2024 – 23 August 2024
- Location: Online
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Benefits of the United Nations Young Leaders Training Program 2024
The UN Young Leaders Training Program comes with enormous benefits as outlined below:
- Self and Future Investment: This program will enable you not only to invest in yourself growth, but also the future of our planet. After your graduation, you will be fully equipped to tackle the challenges of tomorrow and build a better world for generations to come.
- Building Confidence and Personal Growth: Develop critical thinking, communication and collaboration skills. And also enhancing your personal and professional effectiveness.
- World-Class Education and Expertise: Gain first-hand knowledge and experience from leading UN officials, seasoned Diplomats, and renowned academic minds. Gain unparalleled insights into global issues and international diplomacy.
- Become a Voice and Change for the Future: Join the Young Leaders Movement with the goal of shaping a more just, equitable, and a sustainable future for all, leaving a lasting legacy in the world.
- Leadership Training and Skill Development: Master essential skills in communication, negotiation, conflict resolution, and project management. Transforming yourself into a confident and effect leader.
- Global Perspective and Cultural Understanding: Involve yourself in a multicultural environment, fostering empathy, understanding, and respect for diverse viewpoints.
- Mentorship and Global Network: Create lifelong connections with a diverse network of Young Leaders and established UN professionals, gaining invaluable guidance and also building a powerful support system.
- Immersive Learning and Real-World Experience: Experience the inner workings of the UN through simulations, field visits to UN agencies, and also interactions with key figures. In addition, gaining practical understanding of the context.
- Career Advancement and Launchpad: Gain competitive edge in the international arena, securing valuable internships, professional endorsements, and also access to career opportunities withing the UN and beyond.
- Sustainable Solutions and Impactful Projects: Collaborate with like-minded peers on real-world projects tackling global challenges, and also making a tangible difference in areas like climate change, poverty, and inequality.
- UNITAR Certificate: At the end of the program, all participants will receive and official UNITAR certificate.
Eligibilities
- Fluency in English (both written and spoken) is mandatory.
- Aspiring Young leaders between the ages of 18 and 35 from diverse backgrounds and nationalities.
- Strong academic records and also proven leadership experience
- Demonstrates commitment to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and also a passion for global issues.
Eligible Regions: Open to all
Participants
- This training program is open to all actors related to international affairs who wish to take on leadership roles in their respective environments. And also, to build up knowledge and skills related to the UN and International Geneva.
- University students, High school students and other aspiring young leaders of similar background are eligible to participate.
- Junior professionals from public and private sectors and also senior officials who are young at heart are equally welcome to apply.
Note: 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.
Application Process
- On the event page, click on “registration”. The program will be added to your shopping cart.
- Click on “check out” button
- Create your own profile on the UNITAR event page and then fill out the required sections.
- Review the correctness of all information and choose payment method: (i) Credit card or (ii) Bank transfer.
- If you choose credit card, your payment is definite and is completed immediately on the spot.
- If you choose to pay by bank transfer, your payment is not definite yet and also, it could be delayed to a later point in time.
- Either of both choices, click on complete payment. UNITAR will follow up with you via email thereafter.
