We are pleased to announce applications for a fully-funded spot for the UN Special meeting on “The future of work: towards a productive, inclusive and sustainable global society” to take place in Santiago, Chile, at the Headquarters of the Economic Commission for the Latin America and Caribbean (ECLAC) on 23 and 24 January 2023.

Application form: https://forms.gle/BA1b23Sd1UNtt2P69 
Deadline: Monday 11th December 2024, 5 pm EST
(Please note that we were notified of the opportunity and deadline only a few hours ago)

If you do not need funding and only need accreditation (badge) for the meeting and have your own funds, please use the same form and reply to the question about needing only accreditation. 

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Background
Labour markets are undergoing unprecedented transformation, owing to factors such as technological advancement, global economic integration and the green transition. While rapid changes in the labour market can garner significant benefits, adaptation can be a difficult process, particularly for the most vulnerable groups, including low-skilled workers and those in the informal sector. Gender gaps and barriers to women’s full and equal participation in the work force still persist and the growth of the informal sector has resulted in precarious employment with limited access to social protection. The changing nature of work calls for decisive action to take a critical look at key levers of transformation, such as decent work, towards more sustainable and inclusive development.   

The meeting will welcome high level participation from ECOSOC Member Countries, other Member States and diverse stakeholders.

The outcome of the meeting will be a summary by the President of ECOSOC, which will aim to serve as an input to the 2024 Summit of the Future and potentially to the World Social Summit if convened in 2025.   

Read more about the meeting on: https://eventos.cepal.org/event/123/

Youth Participation
We have been invited by the ECOSOC President to submit nominations for the funded spots as part of the MGOS pool. Please note that we will only be submitting nominations and final decision would be made by the UN as there are only 4 overall spots for the civil society.

If you do not need funding and only need accreditation (badge) for the meeting and have your own funds, please use the same form and reply to the question about needing only accreditation. 

Eligibility
Must be under 29 years of age at the time of application. 

Application form: https://forms.gle/BA1b23Sd1UNtt2P69
Deadline: Monday 11th December 2024, 5 pm EST

All the best!