APPLICATIONS WILL OPEN ON MARCH 1, 2008!

Welcome to the Annual Youth Assembly
UN Headquarters, New York

 5th Annual Youth Assembly at the United Nations: 
 "STEP UP: Taking Plans Into Action" 
August 11-14,
2008

A Call to Youth Leaders Worldwide:
Contribute to the success of the Millennium Development Goals!

Join people with vision and motivation like your own -
Make a difference in Your Lifetime!

The Youth Assembly is an annual gathering of hundreds of young people from around the world who seek practical ways to contribute to the achievement of  the Millennium Development Goals, global networking and social 

Key Dates 

» June 15, '08
Youth Achievement Award Application Deadline

» August 5, '08
Youth Assembly Registration Deadline

» August 6-10, '08
Leadership Seminar Retreat

» August 11, '08
Early Registration

» August 12-14, '08
U.N. activities all day, events each evening

» August 15-17, '08
Post-Assembly Experience in NYC

 

entrepreneurship skills as well as meeting with and contributing to civil society

Endorsed and supported by Permanent Missions to the United Nations 
and affiliated NGOs

Lead Mission:
The Permanent Mission to
the United Nations of Hungary

Also Endorsed By
The Permanent Mission to
the United Nations of:

Argentina

Belgium

Czech Republic

France

Grenada

Italy

Jordan

Lichtenstein

Monaco

Slovenia

Sweden

Tanzania

Turkey

United Kingdom of Great
Britain & Northern Ireland

 

In grateful collaboration
with the following sponsors, endorsers and supporters:

AIESEC

Beyond Borders

Children International

Congress of Racial Equality

Executive Committee of
NGOs Affiliated with the
United Nations DPI

International Institute of
Integral Human Sciences

SESFAR India

Taking IT Global

UNA USA Hawaii

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A project of

Friendship Ambassadors Foundation, Inc.

and

International Institute for a Culture of Peace

Dr. Elaine Valdov,
Secretary General & Co-Founder
of the Youth Assembly at the UN
President of IICP

Ildiko Szucs
Project Director

Patrick Sciarratta
Co-Founder of the
Youth Assembly at the UN
Executive Director, FAF

formally affiliated with the United Nations. The Youth Assembly is about showing how one person can make a difference by engaging with the challenges of the present and being an educated and active citizen.

 

The Assembly has grown to become a major gathering of young people as well as specialized, keynote speakers and workshop leaders at the United Nations. Each year, it provides avenues for students and young professionals (18-26 years old) to learn about and become involved with programs that address global and local issues, network among a large international group in attendance, and become engaged and empowered to take leadership roles in their communities.

  • Three days at the U.N. Headquarters in New York

  • Plenary sessions, workshops, networking

  • Captivating speakers and workshop facilitators, youth leaders from around the world

  • Three days of Leadership Training that has been called "Life Changing"

  • A must for anyone interested in U.N. Relations, programs and goals

Applications for the 5th Annual Youth Assembly at the U.N.
will be opened on March 1, 2008!

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