United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2023 Advocate Program, Nigeria

The SDGs Advocate Programme is designed as a 3-month intensive training and advocacy programme for Nigerian Youths. The training includes 20+ lectures, original readings, and comprehensive assessments that will allow young actors and changemakers to deepen their understanding of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).


 

• Table of Content
• About United Nations
• UN Advocate Program
• Aim and Benefits of UN Advocate Program
• Requirements for UN Advocate Program Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for UN Advocate Program
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About United Nations

The English language component of the Indigenous Fellowship Programme (IFP) was established in 1997. It takes place at the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Geneva, Switzerland and lasts for 4 weeks, usually coinciding with the annual meeting of the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP). The objective of this training programme is to enhance the knowledge of indigenous peoples on existing international human rights instruments and mechanisms, so they can use them to more effectively advocate for the rights of their communities ...... continue reading

UN Advocate Program

Aim and Benefits of UN Advocate Program

The goal of this programme is to build a community of exceptional young leaders who will champion and promote SDGs advocacy across the nation.

The mission of the SDGs Advocate Programme is to create a world where every primary and secondary school student, household, or community group is equipped with the knowledge, values, and skills necessary for effectively responding to the  most significant  challenges of this century and shaping a sustainable and prosperous world.

This programme seeks to offer youths between the ages of 18-35 years an opportunity to become one of Nigeria's SDGs advocates, supporting them in the achievement of the SDGs across the 36 states in Nigeria. It promotes the active participation of youths and the creation of long-lasting change in their communities or immediate environments whilst also contributing to global goals.
 

Requirements for UN Advocate Program Qualification

To participate in this program, please note the following criteria before proceeding with your application:

1. Applicant must be Nigerian between the ages of 18 - 35 years.
2. Ability to commit at least 4 hours per week throughout the programme.
3. Availability to partake in virtual training.
4. Interested in being a development and transformation agent
5. Applicants must not necessarily be acquainted with the knowledge of the SDGs 2030.

?We encourage you to complete and submit this form before the deadline! 

Interview date, Process and Venue for UN Advocate Program

Selected applicants will be onboard and enrolled in the 3-month intensive training and advocacy programme starting on the 11th of August, 2023.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details visit: UN SDGs website.