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Take part [1] for instance, in which the Youth Delegate selection process is contemplated. Several industrialized countries have the candidates go through one written phase and two series of interviews. This is an excellent way to choose the right person, since it involves extensive direct contact with the applicants, but it means that the budget would have to include transportation (maybe flights) for many people to and from the place where the interviews will be taking place. Add living expenses for the extent of their stay, and the result is quite costly. Simplifying, it’s possible to establish two written phases, the first one being the submission of a currículum vitae. After the initial submissions are shortlisted, the remaining candidates can be asked to write an essay describing the input he or she may provide as Youth Delegate. Finally, a shortlist of three candidates will eventually remain, who will be interviewed to select the Youth Delegate. Also, interviews can be conducted at a local level before passing on to the next stage. The selection process is highly flexible, and takes different forms in each country. It can be very managable according to your resources and criteria, so be sure to benefit from that.
Part [3] is also easy to mold to your needs and assets. It consists in the follow-up activities a Youth Representative takes on after the New York stage. Here, it is important to take advantage of information and communication technologies, to spread the word as much as possible to youth in your country. Creating a webpage, talking on TV and radio shows, sending a newsletter and networking with youth organizations from across the country are all effective and direct ways of engaging with the community.
Keep in mind that sometimes, not all funding will come from the government. You, or the appointed Youth Delegate, should be willing to fundraise if this were to happen. After all the hard work of convincing authorities to adopt the program, this will be relatively simple, since you will have the backup of youth and governmental institutions, as well as actual experience at lobbying.
Wrap It Up
Always be concise about what you are asking for, and express your ideas as simply as possible. Make sure that you are not recommending something that will most likely be changed or amended. On the contrary: develop a program that covers all issues and can grow and evolve with time without being significantly altered. Also, keep in touch with Youth Delegates from other countries...they have been exposed to the whole process firsthand!
Once you’re there, never forget where you come from and the values you represent. And always be amazed by the 191 flags that come together as one in the Converging Capital.
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Leon Castellanos Jankiewicz
León conducted a successful lobby process to include mexican youth representatives for the UN General Assembly. Along the way, he found that it was necessary to adapt the program to his country's needs and culture. Feel free to contact him for any questions or comments, and spread the word!
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hola hermano! Renata Florentino de Faria Santos | May 19th, 2005
yo tambiém estoy participando de lo processo de advocacy para que lo gobierno brasileno tenga uno delegado joven en GA 2005.
Suerte!
Que la juventud se levante!!!! Maya Verónica Márquez Román | Nov 21st, 2006
Te felicito por el artículo, de verdad que me es muy útil, ya que aquí en Guatemala aún no existe ese programa, pero pienso hacerlo posible. Soy miembra de la AGNU-J (Asociación Guatemalteca pro-Naciones Unidas) y actualmente y recientemente electa parte del Coordinating Committee de WFUNA-Youth. Me gustaría mucho conversar contigo acerca de esto!!!
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