Deadline: May 19, 2019
Applications are open for the One Young World Politician of the Year Award 2019. The purpose of this annual award is to highlight the work of young politicians who are using their position to make a difference to the lives of young people in their countries, and to encourage others who may not have considered it as a vocation to do so.
According to the Inter-Parliamentary Union, only 2% of parliamentarians globally are under the age of 30 and just 14% are under 40. The issue is exacerbated by policies in 73% of countries which restrict young people of voting age from running for office. Lack of representation raises the substantial risk of disconnecting an entire generation from their nations’ political processes.
This year’s award will be presented to the 5 winners at One Young World 2019 in London, which takes place from October 22-25. The awardees will be chosen for the positive impact they have had on their communities, and how they have used their position for the benefit of young people.
Benefits
In addition to receiving the award at the Summit, award winners will receive:
- Access to the entirety of the One Young World Summit 2019 in London
- Hotel accommodation on a shared basis for the duration of the Summit, 22 to 25 (inclusive) October 2019
Eligibility
Applicants and nominees should
- Be aged between 18 and 35 years old;
- Hold/have held elected or appointed office at any political level (local, national or supranational);
- Have had a tangible and material impact on young people in their communities;
- Have acted to highlight the importance of political participation as a way to effect positive change.
Application
For more information, visit One Young World Politician of the Year 2019.
