Would you like to be a Youth Delegate to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women?

Posted on Categories For Everyone, For Tribes, Youth Opportunity

The mission of SustainUS
is to empower young people to advance sustainable development. This group is now
accepting applications to join the Agents
of Change (AoC) youth delegation to the 58th Commission
on the Status of Women (CSW-58), which will be held at the
United Nations Headquarters in New York City from March 10-21, 2014.

Selected delegates will have the opportunity to work with
government officials, scientists, civil society representatives, and youth from
around the world to review progress on issues related to gender equality and
advancement of women.

Interested Applicants are required to be between 13 and
26 as of March 2014. Youth under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent
or guardian to CSW. Upon being selected youth will be required to participate
in remote preparation work from January – March
2014.

Selected delegates must fund their own
housing, food, and travel costs. Fundraising support is provided, and
scholarships are available for delegates from underrepresented backgrounds.

Application Deadline: Received by 5pm EST on Sunday January
19, 2014

Link
to Apply: http://sustainus.org/apply-csw58

Also
send a one-page resume or a list of your previous experiences to agents@sustainus.org.

Published by CNAY

The Center for Native American Youth is dedicated to improving the health, safety and overall well-being of Native American youth through communication, policy development and advocacy. The Center for Native American Youth, founded by former US Senator Byron Dorgan, is a policy program within the Aspen Institute, headquartered in Washington, DC. While a part of the Aspen Institute, CNAY is also overseen by a Board of Advisors, Executive Committee, and Youth Advisory Board.

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