Do you want to do your part in realising a better future? Do you want to build a sustainable, inclusive, and humane world? Do you want to be part of something greater than yourself?
After a 3-year absence due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the much-awaited University Scholars Leadership Symposium (USLS) for outstanding student leaders has returned to the United Nations.
Humanitarian Affairs Asia is hosting the 11th USLS to gather outstanding young leaders from around the world who are passionate about social change. The summit will be held at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok, Thailand from 1 to 4 August 2023.
Approximately 1,200 emerging world leaders from over 100 United Nations Member States are expected at this prestigious youth leadership event, which focuses on developing leaders to bring about social change.
WHAT DOES THE USLS 2023 OFFER?
- INSPIRATION. Transformational talks with inspirational leaders and humanitarian heroes.
- OPPORTUNITY. Empowerment to initiate socially meaningful projects to address issues such as climate change, poverty, and inequality.
- NETWORKING. Global networking with like-minded peers committed to positive social change.
- PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT. Development of transferable skills, such as leadership and public speaking.
- CAREER ADVANCEMENT. Specially curated workshops by selected United Nations Agencies to learn more about advocacy work.
- VOLUNTEERING. Kindness Service Day of hands-on community activities.
- GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP. Become part of a global community of social changemakers.
Highlights at the USLS
Kindness Day. An experiential learning day where delegates contribute to the advancement of the People and the Planet through volunteerism that advances the UNSDGs, specifically humankind, animal welfare, and environmental protection. Activities range from volunteering at the biggest slums in Bangkok, to caring for the rescued elephants, to planting mangroves in order to mitigate the climate crisis.
Thematic Workshops by UN-Agencies. Delegates can attend workshop sessions based on their interest. Topics include Green Jobs for Youth, Narrow the Gap of Gender Equality, and Making Better Policies for Disaster Risk Reduction.
Humanitarian Speakers. Our inspirational speakers have gained international acclaim and recognition for their humanitarian work. Their inspirational stories of survival in the face of adversity and loss bring hope by demonstrating the extraordinary strength of the human spirit.
Please visit our website at https://www.humanitarianaffairs.asia/UniversityScholarsLeadershipSymposium/Overview/ for more information about the program, speakers and registration fee. Click this link for details about the early bird discounted fee: https://www.humanitarianaffairs.asia/UniversityScholarsLeadershipSymposium/RegistrationFee/
Click here to watch one of the inspirational post event videos at the UN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=parlOvytPas&t=130s
APPLY NOW. Write to Humanitarian Affairs Asia’s Global Communications Specialist Elisabeth Perrin on elisabeth.perrin@humanitarianaffairs.org to request a copy of the Delegate Application Form.
The early bird discounted fee closes on 17 April. After the early bird, we are accepting applications by end of June, 2023 or until all seats are taken.
If you need some fundraising ideas, you could write to us for a copy of our Sponsorships Guide.
Kindly note, students who apply early will receive the highest consideration to be accepted to the 11th USLS 2023.
🌍USLS 2023 Brings the World Together as ONE! 🌍
Contact Elisabeth on WhatsApp at +66 86 766 1234 for any questions
