IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

  • Online application only.
  • Do not submit application documents in .zip or .rar file.
  • Please carefully read the instructions on how to apply. The NYC will not be responsible for lost applications or applications sent to the wrong email addresses.
  • Please read this briefer first before asking questions.

We are inviting youth delegates/representatives to participate in the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum, scheduled to take place in a virtual format on 19-20 April 2022.  The upcoming Youth Forum will address the theme of ECOSOC and the 2022 High-level Political Forum (HLPF) focusing primarily on “Building back better from COVID- 19 while advancing the full implementation of the 2030 Agenda”. It will provide a platform for young leaders to engage in a dialogue among themselves and with Member States on advancing youth priorities and vision at national, regional and global levels, with a view to responding more effectively to the COVID-19 recovery.

NYC will nominate two (2) participants to this event.

Qualifications for Youth Delegates:

  • Filipino citizen
  • 18-30 years old
  • Preferably a member of YORP-registered youth organization
  • Has a good command of written and spoken English
  • With Philippine passport or PSA-issued birth certificate (to verify citizenship)
  • Must be willing to be an NYC volunteer or to comply with post-program activities
  • Must be able to attend & participate in the whole duration of the program via online

Requirements:

  • Fill out the NYC International Programs’ Online Application Form (via google form) completely and accurately.
  • Scanned copy of valid passport or scanned copy of PSA-issued birth certificate (upload via google form)
  • Copy of your latest Curriculum Vitae (upload via google form)

IMPORTANT:

  • Delegates will be responsible for setting up their own laptop/computer for the video conference and must ensure a stable internet connectivity throughout the duration of the program.

The following are automatically disqualified:

  1. Participants of NYC-coordinated international programs from April 20, 2017 until the present whose airfare, accommodation, and meals were paid for by the organizer;
  2. Participants of NYC-coordinated international programs from April 20,, 2019 until the present whose airfare was shouldered by the participants and whose accommodation and meals were paid for by the organizer;
  3. NYC International Programs Beneficiaries who have not completed their volunteer work hours.
  4. Previous NYC International Programs Beneficiaries who have not submitted or accomplished the required post-program obligations or volunteer work.
  5. Incomplete requirements; follow up requirements would not be entertained once passed deadline.

How to apply:

  • ONLINE APPLICATIONS ONLY (via google form)
  • Do not submit multiple forms. Please review your entries before submitting the form.
  • Applicants are advised to strictly follow the instructions for submission.
  • Deadline for submission is 12:00 noon, March 20, 2022 (Sunday).

Inquiries:

  • Please send all queries to nyc.aseanprograms@gmail.com with subject heading “Query: 2022ECOSOC”.
  • The NYC reserves the right not to respond to questions which answers are already stated in this briefer or in the application form.