WFUNA is pleased to announce it call for nominations for
WFUNA Young Leader of 2018. WFUNA supports and encourages youth engagement and participation in the United Nations Associations and United Nations Youth Associations around the world through the
WFUNA Youth Network. With this initiative, we want to highlight the contributions of thousands of young people to our organization and share their achievements with a wider audience in commemoration of International Youth Day 2018.
What is this year's theme?
The WFUNA Young Leader of 2018 will be focused on Sustainable Development Goal 5 aimed at achieving gender equality and empower all women and girls. We encourage nominations of young people working to:
- End all forms of discrimination against all women and girls everywhere
- Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres
- Eliminate all harmful practices, such as child, early and forced marriage
- Recognize and value unpaid care and domestic work through the provision of public services, infrastructure and social protection policies
- Ensure women's full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political, economic, and public life
- Ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights
- Undertake reforms to give women equal rights to economic resources
Who is an ideal WFUNA Young Leader?
A WFUNA Young Leader of the Year has to be able to inspire other youth looking to get involved in global issues. An ideal candidate shows:
- Inspirational Leadership
- Grassroots work on Sustainable Development Goal 5
- Commitment and integrity towards improving the lives of others
In addition, the WFUNA Young Leader of the Year is:
- Between 15-29 years old
- A member of a United Nations Association or United Nations Youth Association
Deadline for nominations is 9 September, 2018.
If you have questions, send us an email to
youth@wfuna.org
*Please note that self-nominations will not be accepted.