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UNAOC Youth Solidarity Fund (YSF)

The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) invites youth-led organizations from eligible countries to apply for the 11th edition of the Youth Solidarity Fund (YSF). YSF supports projects that promote peace and social inclusion by enhancing mutual understanding, respect, and collaboration...

2026 UNNF Fellowship on Ocean and the Law of the Sea

The Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea of the Office of Legal Affairs of the United Nations (“OLA/DOALOS”) is now accepting applications for the 2026 session of the United Nations - The Nippon Foundation (UNNF) Fellowship Programme.  Objectives: The...

Call for research papers: “In the minds of Gen Z: Understanding Today’s Citizens”

Gen Z civic and political participation. “In the minds of Gen Z” is a UNESCO knowledge project that explores the phenomena and factors informing Generation Z’s civic and political participation and actions. It is framed with the support of an Expert...

Young Leaders for the SDGs

The Young Leaders for the SDGs initiative recognizes exceptional young people who are leading efforts to support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Every two years, 17 young leaders are selected to work with the United Nations...

Youth Leader Fund for a World Without Nuclear Weapons (YLF)

The United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA), with the generous support of the Government of Japan, is pleased to announce the launch of the second Call for Applications for the Youth Leader Fund for a World without Nuclear...

2025 Young Trade Leaders Programme

Young people between the ages of 18 and 28 with a strong interest in international trade are encouraged to apply. About the Young Trade Leaders Programme The Young Trade Leaders Programme was created in 2024 to establish a closer link between...

2025 Youth4Climate Call for Solutions

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the Government of Italy, has announced the launch of the 2025 Youth4Climate Call for Solutions. This global initiative invites young climate leaders and youth-led organizations to submit innovative and impactful...

2025 Reham Al-Farra Memorial Journalism Fellowship (RAF)

The Reham al-Farra Memorial Journalism Fellowship (RAF) invites talented young journalists from developing countries and economies in transition to apply for the 2025 programme. Applicants must be between the ages of 22 and 35 and have an interest in...

Ocean Governance Fellowship for Small Island Developing States (SIDS Fellowship)

Tailored to address the special circumstances of SIDS, along with the diverse challenges, opportunities and needs across different regions, this Fellowship aims to increase the capacity of Government officials from SIDS to effectively implement ocean governance and international legal...

Strategic Needs Fellowship 2025

The objective of this Fellowship is to assist developing States, particularly least developed countries (LDC), small island developing States (SIDS), and landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) in addressing strategically important and time-sensitive issues in ocean affairs and the law of...