United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) Youth4Disarmament Champions 2026 – YOA

Deadline: June 28, 2026

Do you’ve an concept for a disarmament mission? Then apply to be the subsequent Youth4Disarmament Champion! The United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) is asking on younger folks to apply for the third version of the Youth4Disarmament Champions — an modern one-yr programme aimed toward empowering youth to work for disarmament of their communities. 

Nine younger folks between the ages of 18 and 29 can be chosen to the programme, by which the individuals will plan and implement their very own disarmament tasks with the assist of UNODA and mentors. The Youth4Disarmament Champions programme will convey collectively a geographically numerous group of younger disarmament advocates and allow them to share their particular regional views — from Africa and Europe; Asia and the Pacific; the Americas and the Caribbean areas — and join them to the worldwide disarmament and arms management efforts.

The chosen Youth4Disarmament Champions will obtain coaching within the common ideas of disarmament, non-proliferation and arms management and its linkages to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.  After completion of the introductory programs, thematic webinars, networking with earlier and present Champions, a person mentorship managed by UNODA will observe. During the programme, Youth Champions can be invited to current their views at varied world disarmament conferences, primarily based on their mission and curiosity. For chosen individuals working within the subject of small arms and ammunition, the Programme can be related to the primary Meeting of States on the brand new Framework on Conventional Ammunition Management.

Benefits

• Online coaching on disarmament and mission administration through on-line programs and webinars
• Mentorship by means of UNODA employees or UNODA‑recognized mentors.  
• Network alternatives with fellow and former Champions
• A stipend to advance your particular person mission within the subject of disarmament; or an OPPORTUNITY to contribute and work on a disarmament-associated publication through the programme.
• At least one journey through the programme to intergovernmental disarmament course of or different assembly related to the content material of the programme. 

Eligibility

• Be 18-29 years outdated on the time of making use of,
• Have some earlier data and background within the subject of peace, safety, disarmament, weapons administration or comparable subject,
• Have an concept of a mission within the subject of disarmament that you’ll be engaged on through the programme,
• Have ardour and motivation to advance this mission and study extra about varied points of disarmament, and
• Have a very good command of English – at the very least B2 stage

Application

The programme will start in August 2026 and finish in the summertime of 2027. The coaching programme requires roughly 5-10 hours per week of the Champions’ time, except for study journeys being full-time commitments for a couple of week through the programme.

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For extra data, go to UNODA Youth4Disarmament Champions.