The Korean National Commission for UNESCO is recruiting participants for the Youth Session of the UNESCO International Forum on the Futures of Education 2024, which will be held from December 2 to 4, with the Youth Session taking place on December 4. We encourage the active participation of youths who are interested in UNESCO activities and the futures of education.

1. Eligibility

●     24 Youths aged between 19 - 34 (as of December 4, 2024) of Korean or foreign nationals residing in Korea.

●     Applicants must be able to communicate in Korean or English.

●     Interest (and deep understanding) in UNESCO activities and the Futures of Education Report.

●     Applicants must be willing to actively collaborate with other team members.

●     Mandatory to attend regular meetings (including Orientation).

2. Application

●     Due date:  ~July 21 (SUN), 2024, 11:59 P.M.

●     How to apply: Submit the application through the Google Survey.
    (Scan the QR code within the poster OR https://forms.gle/qSRujDYWA6mSZj7p8)  

3. Activity Description

●     Conduct team-based pre-forum activities exploring one of the various topics within the UNESCO Report from the International Commission on the Futures of Education from a youth perspective.

●     Present findings at the Youth Session(December 4) at the UNESCO International Forum on the Futures of Education 2024(December 2-4)

●     Detailed topics include: social contract, strengthening education as a common good, solidarity, lifelong learning, etc.

4. Youth Session Overview

●     Date: December 4 (Wed), 2024 10:00-11:00 a.m. (※ subject to change)

●     Venue: Suwon Convention Center, Suwon

●     Group: 4 groups of 6 people each (assigned by Korean National Commission UNESCO)

●     Language: English, Korean, French interpretation provided

●     Topic: Based on UNESCO Report from the International Commission on the Futures of Education (TBD)

●     Pre-forum activity:  From August 13 to December 3, 2024 (4 months)

○     Online meeting: Progress monitoring once in a 2 weeks (More than 80% of attendance is mandatory)

○     Offline meeting: Presentations & feedback from experts in October & November (mandatory)

●     Benefits

○     Opportunity to present at the UNESCO international forum

○     Certificate issued upon completion of activity

○     Activity allowance for each team

○     Group meeting venue provided by Korean National Commission for UNESCO

5. Contact

●     Task Force of International Forum on the Futures of Education, Korean National Commission for UNESCO

○     Email: futures.edu@unesco.or.kr

○     Tel: 02-6958-4221, 02-6958-4222

6. Link

●     Application Form
https://forms.gle/qSRujDYWA6mSZj7p8

●     Overview of UNESCO International Forum on the Futures of Education 2024
https://www.unesco.org/en/renewing-education-transform-future

※ Detailed activities may be subject to change depending on internal and external circumstances.

※ Submitting false information may result in disqualification or rejection. 

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