Application Deadline: 15 September, 2024
Applications are now open for the 3rd World Youth Assembly for Road Safety. From February 15-16, 2025, over 200 young leaders from around the world will gather in Marrakech, Morocco, to shape the future of global road safety. Happening as an official side event before the Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety (18-20 of February), this event offers a unique opportunity for youth to come together in an interactive, groundbreaking and creative event, gathering youth voices and innovative ideas to influence global strategies. The assembly will feature an inspiring and youthful programme that includes energetic keynote speeches, interactive workshops, artistic interventions, street activations with civil society partners, and opportunities to learn from and engage with top decision-makers in the field.
The World Youth Assembly will take place on February 15-16, 2025, in Marrakech, Morocco, coinciding with the 4th Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety
Eligibility Requirements
- Age: 18-35 years old and members of the Global Youth Coalition for Road Safety (you can join if you are not already a member!)
- Must be able to attend the entire duration of the event
- Must have a valid passport and visa eligibility
- Knowledge: Familiar with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals
- Track record in any project/organisation/company that contributes to achieving the SDGs, especially focused on, but not limited to, SDG 3 and SDG 11.
- Shown significant participation in their project/organisation/company by leading activities or young people.
- Long-term commitment to contributing to specific activities agreed upon during the Assembly.
- Proficient in English (Intermediate Level)
- Sector: Non-profit organisations, grassroots movements, artistic & cultural expressions, governments, private companies, academia.
Benefits
- Delegates will receive assistance with travel, accommodation, and visa arrangements.
Timeline:
- February 15-16, 2025: World Youth Assembly for Road Safety – Keynotes, workshops, and networking
- February 17, 2025: Street Takeover & Activations with road safety community and civil society
- February 18-20, 2025: Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety – Influence highest-level decision-makers on local and global road safety strategies
- February 20, 2025 Departure
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