Organisation: World Health Organisation
Period: 2026-2028
Application Deadline: 30 June 2026
The World Health Organization is pleased to announce the call for expressions of interest for the third term of the WHO Youth Council, running from 2026 to 2028 and hereby invites organizations to submit their expression of interest.
The WHO Youth Council aims to foster meaningful youth engagement within the WHO, leveraging the insights and expertise of diverse young people globally to shape health policies and strategies. The Council serves as a platform to amplify youth voices, promote public health, and support WHO’s efforts in strengthening youth contributions to health systems through advocacy and innovative initiatives
BENEFITS
- Amplify youth perspectives in global health decision-making
- Support youth-led advocacy and innovation in health systems
- Strengthen collaboration between WHO and youth organizations
- Promote inclusive, equitable health policies
- Encourage cross-sector engagement in health-related challenges
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Adhere to the Terms of Reference of the WHO Youth Council
• Actively participate in and support the WHO Youth Council, its purpose, goals, objectives, guiding principles, work and activities
• Attend and actively participate at the WHO Youth Council’s various meetings
• Take responsibility according to the division of labor, and make meaningful contributions, in connection with the work and activities of the various WHO Youth Council working groups
• Share knowledge and information with other participants (such as resources, data, case studies, experience etc.)
• Act in the best interest of public health in alignment with WHO policies
• Ensure effective communication with the Secretariat and with the Steering Committee related to activities relevant to the WHO Youth Council’s mission and vision.
WHO CAN APPLY?
- Youth-led organizations
- Youth-focused civil society organizations
- International youth networks
- Organizations operating in both health and non-health sectors
HOW TO APPLY
The application steps include:
- Submission of an online WHO Youth Council application form
- Completion of a mandatory Tobacco-Arms Disclosure Form
- Review based on eligibility, diversity, motivation, and organizational experience
For more information visit WHO official page
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