UN Women seeks youth nominations for its global and regional Civil Society Advisory Groups

UN Women is issuing a global call for nominations to enlist two new members as youth representatives on its Global Civil Society Advisory Group (GCSAG).

“(Youth) answers, vision and actions will determine the future of our communities, our nations and our world,” highlights UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka.  

In 2012, UN Women established the GCSAG as a consultative forum and a platform for regular dialogue with civil society. The Group is constituted by 22 eminent civil society representatives, whose expertise the Executive Director consults as necessary to foster dialogue to advance global goals of gender equality and women’s empowerment.

Young professionals between 18 and 25 years of age with a strong a record of accomplishment in areas related to gender equality and women’s empowerment are encouraged to apply.

Application deadline: 31 July 2014, 5 p.m. EST (DST).

Read more and submit your nomination here.