News From IYCGE

🌎 Want to represent your country on a global scale? Speak with youth from around the world and bring your country’s gender inequalities and experiences to light through the International Youth Council on Gender Equality (IYCGE). IYCGE continues to recruit Ambassadors, one of the Council’s most prestigious positions. As an Ambassador, you will: • 🌐 Represent your country at international conferences throughout the year • 👥 Lead a team of Fellows conducting research on gende

SAVE THE DATE! 📅 On August 29th, the International Youth Council on Gender Equality will announce its largest educational program yet. 🌎 Here’s a little sneak peek… 👀 More details coming soon. Stay tuned.

The International Youth Council on Gender Equality is excited to announce the next Ambassadorial Conference, An Investigation into Gender Roles and Social Norms. ⚧️ Over three days, IYCGE Ambassadors will engage in meaningful discussions exploring the intersection of gender, society, and equality. Topics will include workplace equality, representation, leadership, economic inequality, caregiving, education, gender stereotypes, intersectionality, legal protections, and the ev

What if you were in charge? Not someday. Not years from now. Today. If you had the power to make one bold change to advance gender equality in your country, what would it be? 🌍 We're launching If YOU Were in Charge — a global storytelling campaign inviting young people to step into the role of a policymaker for one day and share the change they believe would create the greatest impact. We want to hear your ideas, your vision, and your voice. The most transformative policies

Today, we recognize and celebrate the contributions of Jaiden Whitner as she concludes her journey with the International Youth Council on Gender Equality. As a member of IYCGE's Founding Executive Board, serving as Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, and later as a Specialist, Jaiden played an important role in shaping our organization during its earliest days. Most notably, she developed CURRENT, an initiative dedicated to fostering intergenerational dialogue between yo

Applications are now open for our Strategic Marketing & Outreach team at the International Youth Council on Gender Equality (IYCGE). If you're passionate about strategic marketing, community engagement, inclusive outreach, and expanding opportunities for young people around the world, we'd love to hear from you. Join us in building a more diverse, representative, and globally connected organization. Apply Here: https://lnkd.in/g_KgPX-a

🌍 Who controls what we know, and why does it matter? Every day, we rely on information to learn, communicate, make decisions, and participate in our communities. But what happens when access to information changes? 🌐 Join us for Disconnected by Design: Who Controls What We Know?, an interactive Youth Policy Lab where participants will explore one of the most important public policy challenges of the digital age: access to information. Through engaging discussions, collabor

🌍 The Fellowship Program Interest Form is Now Open! 🌎 With the recent expansion of our Global Ambassador Program, the International Youth Council on Gender Equality (IYCGE) is now accepting expressions of interest for our Fellowship Program. Fellows will work directly alongside their country's Global Ambassador, supporting initiatives that advance gender equality through research, advocacy, and international engagement. Areas of focus include: • Government Relations • Rese

🌍 The International Youth Council on Gender Equality (IYCGE) is excited to welcome additional Ambassadors to our global network! Representing countries across the world, our Ambassadors serve as national advocates for gender equality, leading conversations, building partnerships, and driving meaningful change within their communities. 🗺️ You can now explore our growing network through the Country Locator on the IYCGE website. When you visit IYCGE.org on a desktop device, yo

🌍 Join the IYCGE Membership Program — It's Free! We're excited to open the International Youth Council on Gender Equality (IYCGE) Membership Program to young people around the world. As a member, you'll gain access to: • Interactive discussions on global issues • Workshops in advocacy, leadership, and policy • Guest speakers and educational lectures • A global network of passionate young leaders • Opportunities to contribute to projects and be considered for internships and

🌍 Registration is now open for the Youth Policy Lab! The International Youth Council on Gender Equality is excited to launch the Youth Policy Lab—a six-hour interactive certification program designed to equip participants with the knowledge and practical skills needed to better understand today's most pressing youth issues. 📅 August 12, 2026 🕘 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM UTC 💻 Online 🎟️ Registration: $5 CAD Throughout the program, participants will: 🔹 Explore major global youth i

🎉 Registrations are officially closed for the International Youth Council on Gender Equality's Becoming a Global Advocate Certification Program! We are incredibly grateful for the overwhelming response—the program reached full capacity in just 2 days. Over the next 5 weeks, 100 participants from 41 countries will strengthen their leadership, advocacy, and global engagement skills while joining a growing network of young changemakers committed to advancing gender equality. We

🌎 Join the International Youth Council on Gender Equality — Administrative Department Opportunities IYCGE is currently seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to join our Department of Administration as: • Coordinator, North American Affairs • Coordinator, European Affairs • Coordinator, South American Affairs • Coordinator, African Affairs • Coordinator, Asian Affairs As a volunteer Coordinator, you will work alongside the IYCGE team to support regional engagement, coo

The International Youth Council on Gender Equality is thrilled to announce the appointment of Sunika Joshi as Academic Programs Supervisor. Sunika will join the team alongside Executive Chairperson Adam Alkazely, Director of Administration Safa A., Associate of Research & Education Lavinia Rotundi, and Program Inclusion Officer Reina S. in leading: 🌎 Becoming a Global Advocate: Foundations of International Human Rights & Gender Equality 🌍

Looking for experience in policy, advocacy, and expanding your knowledge of international human rights? The International Youth Council on Gender Equality is excited to announce its new free foundational certification program 🌎 Open to youth around the world, this program is designed to introduce participants to human rights frameworks, gender equality issues, advocacy strategies, and the skills needed to become informed global advocates.

POSITION OPENING: Media & Communications Specialist. The International Youth Council on Gender Equality (IYCGE) is seeking passionate youth leaders to join our team in the areas of Media, Communications, & Design. 📌 In this role, you will help create digital content, social media campaigns, reports, newsletters, and other communications materials that support our mission of advancing gender equality and youth empowerment worldwide. This is an excellent opportunity for studen

The International Youth Council on Gender Equality (IYCGE) is excited to announce the appointment of Aliya Randhawa as Specialist, Legal Administration. Aliya was one of IYCGE's earliest administrators and played an important role in supporting the council during its formative stages. We are delighted to welcome Aliya back to the team and look forward to the experience, dedication, and leadership she will bring to this role. Please join us in congratulating her on her appoint

🎉 The International Youth Council on Gender Equality is excited to announce our newest program, open to everyone! Ever wanted to expand your horizons through guest speakers, panels, projects, educational lectures, workshops, and more? Now is your chance with the launch of the IYCGE Membership Program! For just CAD $10, you'll receive 6 months of access to exclusive content, educational opportunities, engaging discussions, special events, and a community of young people passi

💡 The time has finally come! The International Youth Council on Gender Equality (IYCGE) is excited to officially reopen applications for our Global Ambassador Program. As part of our mid-year reform, we are welcoming a new generation of passionate young leaders, advocates, and changemakers from around the world to join our growing international network. 📄 Application Process 1. Background Information 2. Writing Sample 3. Video Response ⭐ An IYCGE Ambassador serves as the of

⭐ Congratulations to the 10 individuals selected for the International Youth Council on Gender Equality’s Red Seal Internship Program! IYCGE looks forward to seeing the tangible and impactful work these 10 talented individuals will produce in their pursuit of advancing gender equality. 🔴 Congratulations to: Kennedy E. Ferguson — Advocacy Campaign Strategy Ngo Ky Thu Le — Advocacy Campaign Strategy Mia Lee — Policy Reform Proposal Orielle Henriquez — Policy Reform Proposal Ma

The International Youth Council on Gender Equality (IYCGE) is pleased to announce the appointment of Piotr Leligdowicz as Internship Program Supervisor, effective 24 April 2026. In this role, he will oversee the Red Seal Internship Program, supporting the development and coordination of 10 interns across five key tracks: Advocacy Campaigns, Policy Reform Proposals, Comparative Legal Analysis, Institutional Gender Audits, and Research Briefs. He will serve as the primary point

🇨🇦 On April 2nd, 2026, the International Youth Council on Gender Equality ’s Canadian delegation met with Dr. Kristopher Wells — Senator, professor, researcher, and leading advocate in advancing equity and inclusion. It was a productive, insightful conversation focused on advancing gender equality, strengthening youth engagement in policymaking, and addressing pressing challenges across Canada. On March 27th, 2026, the International Youth Council on Gender Equality ’s A

Meet our Opening Speaker for the Gender Equality in Policy & Practice Program: Sonali Silva! 🌍 She is a gender and public policy strategist with over eight years of experience across global institutions such as the World Health Organization, as well as civil society and the private sector. Currently serving as Director of YIELD Hub and Co-Chair of SheDecides, she leads global efforts in youth engagement, reproductive rights, and feminist movement-building. Her work focuses o

Today, the International Youth Council on Gender Equality extends its sincere gratitude to Inioluwa Oyetunji as she concludes her tenure as Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. As one of our founding Executive Board members, Ini helped lay the groundwork for what DEI would come to represent at IYCGE, shaping policies, mentoring interns, and championing a more inclusive vision for youth leadership. Her contributions have left a lasting imprint on our organization, and

On International Women’s Day, the International Youth Council on Gender Equality (IYCGE) celebrates the resilience, leadership, and brilliance of women and girls around the world. Today is not only a moment of recognition, but a call to action. Across every sphere, women continue to challenge injustice, reshape institutions, and build a more equitable future. To the women who lead, the girls who dare to imagine, and the allies who stand beside them: your voices matter, your w

🔴 15 talented youth will be selected for the International Youth Council on Gender Equality’s exclusive internship program from among the highest-performing participants in “Gender Equality in Policy and Practice.” 🔴 Participants will take part in five interactive sessions, complete an independent project, and hear from distinguished guest speakers working in gender equality, policy, and human rights. From this cohort, 15 participants will be selected to implement their pr

⭐ Registrations are now open for Gender Equality in Policy and Practice by the International Youth Council on Gender Equality. Beginning April 18, 2026, this five-session workshop series brings together academics, policymakers, and senior leaders to explore gender equality through theory, policy dialogue, and real-world leadership. ⚖️ For $50 CAD, Participants will gain: • 5 Interactive Sessions • Direct engagement with guest speakers and professors in politics, human righ

Save the date! ✨ On March 1st, IYCGE will be launching an exciting workshop series open to anyone who wishes to participate, with an exclusive opportunity to become one of 15 interns at the International Youth Council on Gender Equality through the Red Seal Program. Stay tuned... 👀

Meet the Supervisors who make up the International Youth Council on Gender Equality! 🌍 Supervisors serve as liaisons between the executive leadership and ambassadors, ensuring that ambassadors and national teams maintain a close and collaborative relationship with management. At IYCGE, we believe that building strong rapport with our members and partners is instrumental to advancing our mission. 🔗 IYCGE.org/Team Top Row: Margarida Runa, Beyza Yaren Çekirge, Chiara López Pa

We’re pleased to announce the first selection of specialists for the International Youth Council on Gender Equality (IYCGE). These focused and driven individuals will support key areas across IYCGE’s operations, bringing expertise that strengthens both our impact and internal capacity. Under the direction of the Chairperson, specialists will contribute across engagements, academic and institutional relations, and intergovernmental affairs, working to expand our mission and re