The IOM Youth Ambassador Initiative aims to strengthen the voices of young people and provide a platform for young people as agents of change in the field of migration. By amplifying the voices of young people, promoting safe, orderly and regular migration and promoting inclusive policies for young people, the initiative seeks to create a more inclusive and sustainable future for all.

The Young Migration Ambassadors will work closely with the IOM for a period of one year to advocate for safe, orderly, dignified and inclusive migration, including on climate mobility, human trafficking, xenophobia and health, and to empower young people in their communities to participate in dialogues on migration and related issues.

The objectives of the Young Ambassador Initiative:

• Amplify the voices of young people: The initiative aims to provide a platform for young people to express their perspectives, create content and ideas, and share experiences on migration-related issues. By amplifying the voices of young people, the initiative seeks to promote a more inclusive and representative approach to migration governance.
• Defend inclusive and youth-sensitive policies: Youth Ambassadors will advocate for policies that prioritise the well-being of young people in host, transit and destination communities, as well as young migrants who are members of the diaspora, and facilitate their meaningful participation in migration-related discussions and decision-making processes.
• Promoting safe, orderly, regular and dignified migration: Youth Ambassadors will be involved in advocacy efforts to promote access to information and resources related to migration and legal avenues.
• Empowering young people: Through capacity building, mentoring and knowledge sharing, Youth Ambassadors will be empowered to become effective advocates and agents of change in their communities. They will develop leadership skills, improve their understanding of migration issues and their interaction with other issues, and gain the confidence to address these issues effectively in collaboration with and support from partners, including governments, local authorities, the private sector, etc.

Through this initiative, the participating Young Ambassadors will:

• Make a difference in your communities and help the problems young people are facing
• Develop leadership, public speaking and media engagement skills
• Improve understanding of migration issues and gain confidence to deal with these issues effectively
• Get opportunities for personal growth, networking, skills development and the tools needed to drive positive change in their communities
• Meet other colleagues working on the same issues and build a strong network of young people

Expectations of the Young Ambassadors:

• Contribute to discussions on migration issues and bring migration/human mobility considerations into other political discussions, create content, advocate and support any fundraising efforts.
• Propose innovative ideas and pilot youth-led solutions to address the challenges faced by young people, particularly young migrants.
• Engage with your local community, including youth partners and other stakeholders, to raise awareness and share experiences.
• Presenting the work at high-level meetings.

Interested in becoming an IOM Global Youth Ambassador?

• Are you between the ages of 18 and 30 (inclusive) on 30 December 2023?
• Are you passionate about migration issues and do you have experience in contributing to the empowerment of young people in your community?
• Are you motivated to contribute to national, regional and global discussions on migration issues?
• Are you interested in working with an international organisation with access to a global network?

Deadline: 30 September 2023

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