06/28/2016
The United Nations launched a worldwide search for exceptional young leaders to help achieve implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals.
Organized by the Office of the Secretary-General's Envoy on Youth, the Young Leaders Initiative will convene young change-makers who are working to help end poverty, combat climate change and reduce inequality.
Successful candidates will collaborate with the UN and partners to help accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals and engage young people in their realization.
Nominations will be open till 15 July 2016 and can be made online at www.SDGYoungLeaders.org
Categories for nomination include Advocacy, the Arts, Business, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Media, Philanthropy, Policy, Science, Sport, Technology and others
The call for nominations aims to unearth young people between the ages of 18 -30 from around the world, and across multiple sectors, who are leading positive change towards a sustainable future.
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