Remilekun Osasona
Applications for the next generation of young leaders for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)2022 are now open.
On a biennial basis, 17 outstanding young leaders from across various sectors are recognized for their agency, courage and ingenuity in finding lasting solutions to the world’s greatest challenges.
The selection of these young people will cut across all countries of the world and applicants between the ages of 15 and 29 years are encouraged to apply.
Throughout the two-year term, these Young Leaders will engage young people for the 2030 Agenda, not only through their existing initiatives, platforms and networks but through advocacy opportunities with the United Nations and its partners.
Becoming a Young Leader is a title of recognition from the United Nations for young people who are excelling in their contributions to helping deliver on the SDGs in their communities.
Criteria For Selection:
Candidates are selected based on the following criteria:
Leadership – Ability to influence and motivate others
Innovation – Uniqueness and ingenuity
Scalability – Potential to benefit others beyond their current scope of impact
Impact – Measurable outcomes directly linked to their work
Presentation – Inspire and motivate others through storytelling
Other factors that are taken into consideration are:
Achievement – Commitment to promoting and advancing key areas of the SDGs
Influence – Commitment to inclusive and innovative leadership
Integrity – Commitment to core values of the United Nations
Young leaders actively support the following objectives:
Advocate – Advocate for the SDGs in ways most accessible and relevant to young people across different contexts
Engage – Promote innovative ways of engaging their audiences and peers in the advocacy and realization of the SDGs
Build – Contribute to a brain trust of young leaders supporting the UN and partners for key moments and initiatives related to the SDGs.
Visit the official webpage for more information.
Application Deadline
31, March, 2022
