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WTO YOUNG TRADE LEADERS PROGRAMME

Application Deadline: 5 July, 2024

LOCATION: Switzerland

The WTO is seeking applications for its Young Trade Leaders programme, an initiative aimed at fostering a better understanding of the WTO’s work and international trade among young people and creating a network of Young Trade Leaders around the world.

ELIGIBILITY:

People between the ages of 18 and 30 with a strong interest in international trade are encouraged to apply.

Candidates selected to be “Young Trade Leaders” will be exceptional young people who demonstrate a clear understanding of how trade can be of benefit to people and planet. They will bring new perspectives and ideas about the role of trade and the WTO while also having the opportunity to learn about the organization’s work and play a role in advancing its mission.

Young Trade Leaders will be selected for one year. For more details on the 2024 programme and information on how to apply, consult the information note.

The deadline for applications is 5 July 2024 (23.59 CET).

Short-listed candidates will be invited to take part in an interview in July.

BENEFIT:

Selected leaders will have the opportunity to take advantage of training courses organized by the WTO, to benefit from WTO Secretariat advice and mentoring, and to receive support when organizing WTO-related activities in their home countries.

They will not receive remuneration but they will be invited to travel to Geneva to actively participate in the 2024 WTO Public Forum in September. 

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SONY WORLD PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS

Application Deadline:  10 January 2025, 13:00 (GMT)

LOCATION: USA

With its unparalleled reach, the Sony World Photography Awards elevate the careers of photographers to the next level. Since the beginning, the Awards have championed inclusivity and access by being free to enter. Acting as an insight into photography today in all its diversity, the Awards spotlights photographers telling the stories of our time.

ELIGIBILITY:

There are four competitions:

Professional competition
All entrants must be over 18. Photographers must submit a series of 5 to 10 images per category. Professional competition (including Latin America Professional Award and Sustainability Prize) closes 10 January 2025, 13:00 (GMT)

Open competition
The competition is open to anyone. The Open competition rewards outstanding single images across ten categories. Open competition (including National & Regional Awards and Alpha Female Award) closes 3 January 2025, 13:00 (GMT)

Youth competition
The competition is open to young photographers under 19 year-olds. Photographers can enter up to three images relating to the theme ‘Through Your Eyes’. Youth competition closes 3 January 2025, 13:00 (GMT)

Student competition
The competition is open to all students of photography from World Photography Organisation selected Universities. Students are required to submit five 5 – 10 images responding to a brief. Student competition closes 29 November 2024, 13:00 (GMT)

BENEFIT:

Professional competition

Photographer of the Year: $25,000 (USD) and Sony digital imaging equipment.
Category winners: Sony digital imaging equipment.

Open competition

Overall winner: $5,000 (USD) and Sony digital imaging equipment.
Category winners: Sony digital imaging equipment.

Youth competition

Youth Photographer of the Year: Sony digital imaging equipment.

Student competition

Overall winner: Sony digital imaging equipment.

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