Published: 10 Jun 2025 155 views
International Forum, We the Youth (IFWY) is a global platform that connects young people with policymakers from around the world. By blending a vibrant youth festival with meaningful policy dialogues, IFWY empowers youth to set their own agendas, drive social change,and lead with innovation and sustained engagement.
Established in 1963, UNRISD was the inspiration of two intellectual giants of the United Nations: Nobel Laureates Jan Tinbergen and Gunnar Myrdal. These leading thinkers understood that neglect of social questions in development thinking and practice would compromise the “development project” itself. They also recognized the importance of an independent research function at the heart of the UN, separate from its advisory and operational work, but able to feed directly into “action programmes of the United Nations system”.... continue reading
| Application Deadline | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Country to study | Korea |
| Type | Contest |
| Sponsor | United Nations Research Institute for Social Development |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Holds the prestigious IFWY Catalyst title for one year
Eligibility to participate in the Regional Dialogue
Round-trip airfare (domestic and international, economy class)
Accommodation
Meals
Certificate of participation
Lifetime membership of IFWY
Becomes part of the IFWY alumnae network
Aged 18 to 35, or anybody embodying a young mindset of openness, adaptability, and commitment to change.
Demonstrated interest or experience in sustainable development, such as peacebuilding, climate action, social justice, or innovation.
Commitment to attend the full duration of the event(s) in person if selected.
Follow the steps below to complete your application and share your voice with the world
Self-Introduction: A brief written or recorded (video) introduction (max 500 words or 1 minute) telling us who you are, your background, and why you want to be part of IFWY.
3-Minute Policy Message: Share your thoughts on a key issue you care about—whether it's climate, peace, justice, or equality.
You may:
1. Record a 3-minute video or audio.
2. Upload it to video or audio sharing platform such as YouTube and Vimeo and provide
the platform with its link or submit a short-written message. (max 1,500 words)
Fill out the official Application Form. with your personal information, regional affiliation, and responses to the motivation questions
You will receive a confirmation email.
Self-introductions and policy messages will be shared online during the peer voting phase. You are also welcome to share them to your network.
For more details, visit International Forum, We the Youth webpage
