2023 IOM Global Youth Ambassador Initiative for Migration Advocates.
The IOM Global Youth Ambassador Initiative is a concerted effort to empower and elevate the voices of young individuals, positioning them as influential change agents within the realm of migration. This initiative is grounded in the belief that by amplifying the perspectives and insights of youth, promoting safe and organized migration, and advocating for policies that actively involve young people, a more inclusive and sustainable future can be forged for everyone.
The core mission of the Migration Youth Ambassadors is to collaborate closely with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) for a duration of one year. During this period, they will actively champion the cause of safe, orderly, dignified, and inclusive migration. This advocacy spans various critical issues, including climate-related mobility, combating human trafficking, addressing xenophobia, and ensuring health equity within migration contexts.
The Migration Youth Ambassadors are committed to empowering fellow young individuals within their communities. They strive to facilitate their active engagement in dialogues and discussions on migration and its associated challenges. By doing so, they contribute to fostering informed and constructive conversations while actively promoting youth participation in shaping migration-related policies and actions. Ultimately, the initiative aims to create a more just, compassionate, and equitable global landscape for all individuals affected by migration.
Requirements For The IOM Global Youth Ambassador Initiative
- Are you between the age of 18 – 30 years old (inclusive) as of 30 December 2023?
- Are you passionate about migration issues and have experience in contributing to youth empowerment in your community?
- Are you motivated to contribute to national, regional and global discussions on migration issues?
- Are you interested to work with an international organization with access to a global network?
The objectives of the Youth Ambassador Initiative:
- Amplify youth voices: The initiative aims to provide a platform for young people to express their perspectives, create content and ideas, and share experiences on migration-related matters. By amplifying youth voices, the initiative seeks to foster a more inclusive and representative approach to migration governance.
- Advocate for youth-inclusive and youth-sensitive policies: The Youth Ambassadors will advocate for policies that prioritize the well-being of youth in host, transit and destination communities as well as young migrants who are members of diaspora and facilitate their meaningful participation in migration-related discussions and decision-making processes.
- Promote safe, orderly, regular and dignified migration: The Youth Ambassadors will engage in advocacy efforts to promote access to information and resources related to migration and legal pathways.
- Empower young people: Through capacity building, mentorship, and knowledge sharing, the Youth Ambassadors will be empowered to become effective advocates and change-makers in their communities. They will develop leadership skills, enhance their understanding of migration issues and the interaction with other issues, and gain the confidence to address these issues effectively in collaboration with, and support of, partners including governments, local authorities, private sector, etc.
Outcomes
Through this initiative, participating Youth Ambassadors will:
- Make a difference in their communities and help the issues that youth are facing
- Develop leadership, public speaking, and media engagement skills
- Enhance understanding of migration issues and gain the confidence to address these issues effectively
- Gain opportunities for personal growth, networking, skills development, and tools necessary to drive positive change in their communities
- Meet other peers working on the same issues and build a strong youth network
Expectations
Expectations from Youth Ambassadors:
- Contribute to discussions on migration issues and bring migration/human mobility considerations into other policy discussions, create content, advocate and support any fundraising efforts.
- Propose innovative ideas and pilot youth-led solutions to address challenges faced by young people, particularly young migrants.
- Engage with your local community, including with youth partners and other stakeholders, to raise awareness and share experiences.
- Present the work in high-level meetings.
Application Deadline: 30 September 2023 midnight CET
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