Youth and Student Programs

UNA-USA has a growing network of youth leaders advocating for global progress on the world stage. No matter what global issue you’re passionate about, there’s a way to take action with UNA-USA.

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UNA-USA Youth Observer to the UN

The UNA-USA Youth Observer is your connection to the UN. Appointed annually by UNA-USA, the Youth Observer elevates young American voices in the global policy dialogue around international issues. For a one-year term, an American between the ages of 18-25 is selected to engage and connect young people in the U.S. to the work of the United Nations. 

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2021 Youth Priorities Report

In August 2021, UNA-USA Youth Observer Cynthia Yue embarked on a virtual listening tour to hear directly from young people across the country about their concerns, hopes, and visions for the future.

Read the report to discover Cynthia’s key findings.

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Global Goals Service Resume

UNA-USA members are local leaders for the UN’s Global Goals – and now we have a new tool for you to demonstrate your work to your peers, faculty members, and future employers. UNA-USA and InnerView Technologies have embarked on a new partnership with the aim to help young change-makers explore the UN Global Goals, engage in volunteer efforts in their community and develop a service resume.  You can use the Innerview mobile app to demonstrate your impact.

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UNA-USA Campus Fellows Program

The UNA-USA Campus Fellows program provides UNA-USA students with the opportunity to act on global issues while developing their skills as UNA-USA leaders. As field organizers of UNA’s campus chapter network, Fellows play a key role in expanding UNA-USA’s reach across the nation.

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Emerging Leaders Fellowship

The UNA-USA Emerging Leaders Fellowship provides professional development opportunities to UNA-USA students and young professionals under 40 who commit to participating in monthly virtual discussions and leading a local initiative, project, or event. Over the course of the fellowship, Emerging Leaders will design an action plan and work with their local UNA-USA chapter and other community organizations to implement their idea. The Emerging Leaders Fellowship is offered twice per year, with each cohort focused on a new issue area.

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Seton Hall UN Intensive Summer Study Program

The United Nations Intensive Summer Study Program, designed for graduate students, advanced undergraduates, and mid-career professionals, immerses participants in the political dynamics of the UN. Students spend a week learning the inner workings of the UN by coming together with distinguished practitioners working in the field of multilateral diplomacy. Participants attend official sessions at UN Headquarters, including meetings of the Security Council, briefings with UNA-USA, and meetings at the United Nations Foundation.

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CHECK OUT OUR CAREER DEVELOPMENT WEBINARS

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Meet the 2021-2022 Campus Fellows

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Emerging Leaders Fellowship: Fall 2021

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Emerging Leaders Fellowship: Spring 2021

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