Winter Global Youth Forum 2021: Youth at the forefront in achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Online
Winter Global Youth Forum 2021: Youth at the forefront in achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
25 janvier–5 février 2021
Le cours est disponible en English
Présentation du cours
The Winter Online Global Youth Forum is a two-week immersive experience, consisting of live sessions, group activities, knowledge-sharing and remote networking gatherings. The aim of the Forum is to explore the critical role that young people can play in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Participants will also engage in constructive debates on youth participation in achieving the SDGs and in practical workshops on how to support achievement of the Goals in their local communities. The Forum will include a "Youth Leadership Lab", with international trainers and coaches to help participants to unleash their potential and develop their soft skills to bring about change. The initiative will also provide an opportunity for participants to meet and establish contacts with youth leaders, heads of UN entities, international NGOs, businesses and other key stakeholders working on the SDGs.
Groupes cible
This course is for young professionals who are interested in international development, decent work, and human rights. We invite students, recent graduates, and junior professionals to apply.
Key features
- Learn directly from internationally recognised experts and your peers in live sessions
- Experience immersive learning in an engaging environment highly interactive
- Participate in the ‘Leadership and Skills Lab’ with international coaches to strength your personal capacities
- Receive continuous feedback and support from international experts and your peers
- Earn your ITCILO Certificate of Participation.
What will you learn?
The two-week Youth Forum will focus on the following main areas:
- The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
- The work of UN agencies, International NGOs, Civil society and Private sector in a changing world
- How the UN Global Initiative on Decent Jobs for Youth aims to improve young peoples’ livelihoods
- Youth leadership and how young people can engage in and influence the international agenda and contribute to sustainable development
- Participation of vulnerable groups, including vulnerable youth in inclusive development
- Leadership and soft skills, including tips for career development to translate aspirations into actions.
Why should you join?
The Forum aims to explore the critical role that young people play in achieving the
Sustainable Development Goals. More specifically, it will enable you to:
- Build an in-depth understanding of the SDGs and the roles of various stakeholders in their achievement.
- Identify how young people can become a part of the solution of the new normal you want to build
- Share your vision and innovate for COVID-19 coping mechanisms for youth
- Expand your network and get inspired by high-level international experts and peers passionate about sustainable development.
- Unleash your potential and develop your soft skills to bring about change.
Course structure
The two-week Forum involves 30 learning hours
Week 1: 15 hours, 25 to 31 January
The 1st week will include: (i) sessions on the UN Sustainable Development Agenda and SDGs; (ii) discussions with international experts from the UN System, Private sector, International NGOs and Civil Society; (iii) practical workshops on how to create innovative solutions to include vulnerable groups to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Agenda.
Week 2: 15 hours, 1 to 5 February
The 2nd week will include: (i) the Leadership and Skills Lab, where international coaches will you unleash your potential and develop your soft skills; and (ii) exchanges with young leaders and professionals that can inspire you.
