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UNITED NATIONS YOUNG LEADERS FOR THE SDGS

Application Deadline: Friday, 18 April at 11:59 PM EST.

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

The Young Leaders for the SDGs initiative recognizes exceptional young people who are leading efforts to support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Every two years, 17 young leaders are selected to work with the United Nations and its partners to accelerate SDG implementation and engage other young people in this crucial work.

ELIGIBILITY:

Age at the time of application: 15-35 years old

Working-level proficiency in English

They actively seek applications from young people of all backgrounds, particularly young women and girls, youth with disabilities, indigenous youth, LGBTIQ+ youth, refugees and migrants, and rural youth, among others.

Complete the application form by Friday, 18 April at 11:59 PM EST.

Two-Year Term (2025-2027)

Raise awareness about the SDGs

Advocate for young people to meaningfully engage with the UN

Support relevant UN initiatives and campaigns

Participate in high-level events

BENEFIT:

Global platform to amplify your work

Access to UN system and partners

Capacity-building opportunities

Join a community of changemakers

Travel opportunities for key events

APPLY

TRUST FOR SUSTAINABLE LIVING (TSL) INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS ESSAY AND DEBATE COMPETITION

Application Deadline: 03 March 2025

LOCATION: United Nation

This year, in celebration of our 15th year of International Student Competitions, we are excited to launch our next competition inviting students to share their original, creative and expressive responses to the theme, From Eco-Anxiety to Eco Action & Empowerment

ELIGIBILITY:

The International Student Competition is open to all students worldwide, aged 7-18 across two age categories – 7-11 years and 12-18 years.

They are open to accepting any form of student response, you can choose to create a piece of artwork, music, video, poem, essay, letter, story, etc.  There are no restrictions on the type of work submitted, we want students to be as open and creative as possible in interpreting the theme, however, it must meet the submission criteria detailed in the brief.

BENEFIT:

Our overall Grand Prize Winner will receive a trophy and a cash prize of £1000 plus £500 for their school, with one Runner Up receiving a trophy and a cash prize of £500 plus £250 for their school (cash prizes paid in local currency). All participating Teacher Champions, Finalists, Honourable Mentions and International Debate participants, will receive personalised e-certificates.

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