CSW70 - United Nations, New York

Delegates application

The Young Ambassadors Society (YAS) is now recruiting delegates to join the YAS Delegation at the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70), organized by UN Women, which will take place from 9 to 20 March 2026 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.

CSW is the principal global intergovernmental body exclusively dedicated to the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of women. Each year, representatives from UN Member States, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders gather to discuss progress, share best practices, and develop strategies to advance gender equality worldwide. This year’s priority theme is “Ensuring and strengthening access to justice for all women and girls, including by promoting inclusive and equitable legal systems, eliminating discriminatory laws, policies, and practices, and addressing structural barriers.”

As a YAS delegate, you will have the opportunity to follow the proceedings, attend side-events, engage with key stakeholders, and contribute to raising awareness about the discussions, events, and outcomes of CSW70 by producing content and sharing insights with the YAS community.

The deadline for submitting the application is 30th December 2025 at 23:59 CET.

Please note that applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we strongly encourage you to apply as early as possible.

When

The conference will take place from 9 to 20 March 2025. While the pass we provide will grant access for the entire duration of the event, you are not required to attend every day

Where

United Nations Headquarters in New York

Themes

Ensuring and strengthening access to justice for all women and girls, including by promoting inclusive and equitable legal systems, eliminating discriminatory laws, policies, and practices, and addressing structural barriers

Profile of the

Delegates

To apply to join the CSW70 candidates must:

Be fluent in English;
Have volunteer, studying, entrepreneurial or working experiences related to the priority area;
Be willing and able to work in team with other Italian and international delegates;
Be able to attend the CSW70, work with the delegation and the YAS team to produce detailed reports and engaging social media content that amplify the event’s key discussions and impact, and share key outcomes with stakeholders and the broader YAS community.
Be able to finance the costs associated with participation in the meeting, like travel, accommodation, visa, etc;
Be able to get a VISA to enter the hosting country, if required;
Please note that to join the Italian Delegation it is not required to hold an Italian passport however the conditions outlined above must be met.

Shortlisted candidates may be contacted for an online interview.

Application form

Applications are now closed!

Keep updated through our channels for more exiting opportunities

Deadline: 30th December 2025 23:59 CET.

Personal information

What is your first name? * What is your last name? * What is your date of birth? * In which city did you grow up? * In which city do you currently live? * What is your email address? * (please make sure it is correct as it will be used to contact you) What is your mobile number? * (please insert the country code and please make sure it is correct as it will be used to contact you) Your Facebook account (optional) Your Instagram account (optional) Your LinkedIn account (optional) Do you identify as part of any underrepresented or marginalized group? What languages do you speak and at what proficiency level? * Please upload your CV in pdf format* (max 2Mb, max two pages, in English, please set the name of the file as "Name_Surname.pdf")

Your background / Education / Experience

Please share the information about the highest degree you earned or are on track to earn Highest degree you earned or are on track to earn — Name of your University/School * Degree * (e.g. Diploma, Triennale, Specialistica, BSc, MSc, PhD, MBA, etc) Area/subject of study * (e.g. Medicine, Economics, Political Science, etc) When did you start this course/degree? * When did you complete this course/degree? (if you are still studying please leave this field blank)

Motivation / Video + Role / Participation

Record a video (max 1 minute) in which you briefly tell us something about yourself, explain why you are interested in participating, and describe your work, passion, or involvement in gender equality or women’s rights. Then paste the video link below:* Instructions:
- the video must be in English;
- please state your name and surname at the beginning of the video;
- note that only videos on YouTube, Vimeo, Dropbox, Google Drive are accepted;
- make sure that the video link is accessible (e.g. try to access it on an incognito browser window);
- note that we don't expect you to be a professional film-maker 😉 just make sure that the sound and video are clear.
What do you hope to gain personally and professionally from attending CSW70? * What is one policy recommendation you believe should be discussed at CSW70? * In your view, what is the most significant global barrier to achieving justice for all women and girls? * In what role do you think you can make the most significant contribution as part of the delegation at CSW70? * Communication and content creation for social mediaReporter for thematic negotiations and side eventsReporter for press conferenceResearch and analysis support After your participation in the event, how can you foster positive impact in your local community on gender equality and women’s rights? * Are you able to cover all the costs associated with your participation? * YesNo

Please note that, unfortunately, we are not able to cover any costs for participation at this conference. Access to the conference, with our accreditation, is free.

Other

How did you hear about YAS and this opportunity? * If you selected “Other”, please specify (for example share the name of your University, association or company):

Consents / Authorizations / GDPR & Communications

I consent and authorize the use of photos and videos depicting me during the "CSW70" events for dissemination purposes (printed, digital, online materials). * I Agree I authorize the processing of my personal data in accordance with Legislative Decree June 30, 2003, No. 196 "Code regarding the protection of personal data" and the GDPR (EU Regulation 2016/679). More information on data processing is available at https://y7italy.com/privacy-policy/ * I Agree I want to stay updated on events and activities organized by the Young Ambassadors Society. I Agree
Additional Notes

- YAS will not cover travel, accommodation, visa or other costs — participation costs are the responsibility of the delegate.
- Accreditation through YAS will provide access to the conference (no registration fee for the delegate via YAS).
- Shortlisted applicants may be asked for an online interview.