The launch of the "Emirates for Young Delegates to the United Nations"

Shamma Al Mazrouei: "The program embodies the leadership's vision by creating a global model for the character of the Emirati youth."

The Federal Youth Foundation, in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, announced the launch of the fifth session of the "Emirates Program for Young Delegates to the United Nations", which aims to raise youth awareness of the UAE's role in the United Nations, and involve them in the UAE's external work system by providing them with experience with the latest Diplomatic practices in order to qualify a new generation of youth capable of representing the UAE in various international forums.

The program also aims to provide an appropriate environment for young people participating in the program to build their capabilities, refine their skills, and form a network of professional relationships that support their future plans, as well as contribute to enriching the United Nations discussions on the youth sector, and inform the international community of the achievements of Emirati youth.

Minister of State for Youth Affairs Shamma bint Suhail Al Mazrouei affirmed that the Emirates Young Delegates Program embodies the leadership's vision by creating a global model for the character of the Emirati youth, empowering him and supporting him in international forums, and that the continuous participation of Emirati youth in this program constitutes a major qualitative milestone for developing the capabilities and skills of youth by learning about The most important global issues that are raised within the corridors of the United Nations Organization, as well as encouraging them to discuss and discuss global issues and challenges facing young people with effective solutions for them in the interest of the world's youth.

The Foundation announced the opening of the door for registration in the program via its website: https://un.youth.gov.ae/, which will continue until the date of September 19, when the program’s activities will be conducted (remotely) in city time. New York, USA, due to the implementation of precautionary measures to prevent the emerging coronavirus (Covid-19), after which two Emirati youths will be selected to join the United Nations Program for Young Delegates, who will meet the selection criteria to join the program, which extends for a minimum of three weeks and a maximum of two months.

The criteria for selecting young delegates to the United Nations include several conditions, including: The applicant must be a citizen of the country, ranging in age from 20 to 25 years, with mastery of both Arabic and English.

The applicant also has personal skills in communication and public speaking, as well as the necessity of familiarity with the main issues facing youth in the UAE.

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