EU – UN Youth Delegates Program

The programme strengthens youth representation in UN dialogues, ensuring EU youth perspectives are reflected in peace, security, sustainable development, and human rights discussions. Delegates coordinate with EU Member States’ youth representatives and the European Youth Forum.

Benefits include:

• Participation in UN General Assembly, ECOSOC, and other UN fora
• Travel to New York (approx. 3 times per year) and Brussels
• Coordination with EU Youth Sounding Board and National Youth Councils
• Mentorship and training in international diplomacy
• Visibility through EU communication channels and podcasts

• Citizen of an EU Member State
• Under 30 years old at application
• Able to devote ~40 days/year to the role
• Interest/experience in youth advocacy, international relations, law, development, public health, climate, or related fields
• Excellent English (written and spoken) + communication/social media skills
• Available to travel to New York and Brussels during mandate
• Applications: CV + 1‑page motivation letter submitted via National Youth Councils by 3 April 2026
• Shortlist announced 8 May 2026
• Interviews 13–15 May 2026
• Final results by 25 May 2026
• Mandate begins September 2026
• In college or university
• Just graduated
• Running a project or organization