Fund for urban youth now available

UN-Habitat has just launched a fund for urban based youth-led organisations in developing countries working to improve the living conditions of their communities. The Opportunities Fund for Urban Youth-Led Development will provide grants between USD 5,000 and 25, 000 to organisations led by young people, 15 – 32 years old. The fund is committed to [...]

Finally – the final agreed conclusions

The final session of CSW was riveting. The negotiations and lobbying was intense right to the last minute. The session would break every ten minutes and representatives from member states would hurdle in groups on the floor of Conference Room 2 making their case for language to be added or removed. But by 6:00 pm, [...]

Final recommendations for Agreed Conclusions

Hi everyone, here are the final recommendations for Agreed Conclusions. Please print, review and pass around. Any questions – do get in touch with us.

Youth Caucus today!

Really excited about the Youth Caucus today. Bunch of young people already spotting green and you can see them talking and participating at side events and the UN. A team has been working on some recommendations for the agreed conclusions and these will be worked on more at the caucus. Three of the main areas [...]

Draft Agreed Conclusions now available

The Draft Agreed conclusions are now available. Study them carefully, share with your colleagues and networks, and bring your ideas and suggestions for lobbying to the Caucus on March 3. If you already have ideas you want to share you can post them in the comments section.

Wear something green

Never thought you’d get to wear that green sweater your grandma gave you? Here’s your opportunity – we are asking everyone attending the Youth Caucus to wear something green. Why? We want young women’s issues to stand out at this CSW, not just through the work as a Caucus – but visually as well. It’s [...]

Announcing: Youth Caucus CSW53

Youth Organisation Caucus

The World YWCA and WAGGGS are hosting the first Youth Organisation Caucus at CSW. If you are young or represent a youth organisation then this is the forum for you! Join us to review the documents and find ways to influence the outcomes of CSW to ensure young women’s issues are covered and addressed. Date: [...]