The NGO Committee on the Status of Women, New York Youth Leaders & Young Professionals are thrilled to announce the second cohort of the Global Youth Fellows program which aims to strengthen our global community of youth advocates for gender equality while celebrating 15 young activists’ work and stories. Apply to join the second cohort of 15 Global Youth Fellows and access a global community of like-minded youth that lasts for years to come!
This year's CSW will focus on the 30 years since the 1995 Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. Considered the most progressive and comprehensive blueprint ever produced for advancing women's rights,  it provides the framework for the Commission on the Status of Women's and NGO CSW/NY's mandate. This year's cohort will focus on programming designed around the Platform, its 12 critical areas, and the human rights framework it applies to the rights of women and girls.  
NGO CSW/NY asserts that the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action applies to women and girls in all their diversity, including gender expansive individuals. 

Background
The Youth Leaders & Young Professionals (YLYPs) are a community of young people and youth advocates who are passionate about global gender equality and looking to engage in or learn about UN processes, especially the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW).
Without consistent intergenerational conversation, we will not move the needle on gender equality. That is why NGO CSW/NY runs the YLYP program to empower youth to become more involved in the global women’s rights movement. The program’s mission is to allow youth to expand their networks and more effectively contribute their voice to global conversations surrounding women’s and girl’s rights.
Eligibility Requirements: Those interested in joining the cohort must apply and meet the following criteria:
Must be youth (under 40)
Has a minimum of two years of professional or volunteer experience, working on community or civil society issues, at the time of application;
Working on a community engagement initiative in their home country, either in a professional or volunteer capacity, with a demonstrated intent and vision to pursue a career working to support civil society or within the civil society sector;
Able to begin the Global Youth Fellows program in October 2024
Committed to implementing award in your organization. 
Proficient in spoken and written English at the time of application.
Roles, responsibilities, and benefits:
We will need your commitment: You will have to attend a monthly meeting and deliver homework during the program. 
Financial award: Winners' organizations will receive USD 1,000 in award money in support of their ongoing work on gender equality.
Publication: Have your story and activism featured in a multimedia publication.
Youth Preparation Series: If selected you will have to direct a Youth Preparation Series at the YLYPs’ network and have an instrumental role in shaping the series.
Instagram Takeover: “Take over” the NGO CSW/NY Instagram account to share your story, promote your work, and engage with the NGO CSW/NY community.
Advocacy: Have the opportunity to engage in the advocacy efforts of NGO CSW/NY and its partners including advocacy training.
Network: Access a global community of like-minded young advocates that lasts for years to come.
Conversation Circles for in-person attendees at the CSW 
Speaking opportunities at the CSW forum
Amplify your work within the NGO CSW/NY global community!
Deadline to apply: Monday, 09 September 2024 EST

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