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Opportunities with YDC
Interested in becoming a YDC delegate or joining our executive team? You’re in the right place!
On this page you’ll find details on the recruitment process and important deadlines.
Become a Delegate
Now Recruiting: 2027 United Nations Delegations
71st Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW)
The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is the United Nations' principal global forum dedicated to advancing gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls.
📍 United Nations Headquarters, New York, United States
📅 8–19 March 2027
2027 Priority Theme
Accelerating the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls in the context of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
For more information, visit: CSW71 (2027) | UN Women – Headquarters
High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF 2027)
The High-level Political Forum (HLPF) is the United Nations' central platform for reviewing progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It brings together governments, civil society, youth, academia, and the private sector to advance implementation of the 2030 Agenda.
📍 United Nations Headquarters, New York, United States
📅July 2027(official dates to be confirmed by the United Nations)
Application Form (Bilingual): Apply Here
Application Deadline: Friday, September 4, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time (PT)
Join the Executive Team
YDC is run by an all-youth, all-volunteer executive. We’re a dedicated group from across the country that cares about empowering youth and elevating young voices in the global policy arena. We’re focused on creating excellent opportunities, building networks, and opening doors for the young leaders in our country.
Before applying, learn more about our executive teams and their responsibilities.
We are not currently recruiting for new Executive Team members
Our Recruitment Process for Delegates:
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Delegate applications are completed through a Google Form. The application consists of three main parts: personal information, open-answer questions specific to the requirements of the delegation, and a recorded personal statement.
“Open answer” questions
Get ready to make a statement about an important issue on the international agenda, what it is about this issue and summit that is of interest to you, how you intend to make an impact with the team, and why your experience will make you a valuable delegate!
Finally, we ask that you record and share a one-minute personal statement. This statement helps us get a sense of your personality that we can't get from your written application. We're looking for personable applicants who communicate well and are passionate about the themes they’ll be discussing as a delegate. However, the personal statement isn't everything! When recording, try to relax: just be yourself.
By gathering personal information such as age, place of residence and educational background, YDC aims to recruit delegations that represent the broad spectrum of Canadian youth.
Due to the high number of applications, we may decide to review applications in two stages, with only a shortlist of applications being reviewed in full.
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If your application passes the screening in Step 1, congratulations! Our recruitment team will invite you to a 30-minute interview.
In the interview, we are trying to learn what applicants are hoping to accomplish from their experience, how well they understand the issues, and how they will work with their fellow delegates.
You will know the results of your interview within two weeks. Delegations can range in size anywhere from three to six individuals, depending on the event.
Questions?
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