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Join the Quadripartite Working Group on Youth Engagement for AMR — Applications Open!
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The United Nations’ Quadripartite agencies—FAO, UNEP, WHO, and WOAH—are inviting applications from passionate individuals under 30, representing youth-led or youth-serving organizations, to join the Working Group on Youth Engagement for Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) QJSAMR.

About the Working Group
Established in October 2023, the Group supports youth involvement in the global response to AMR —a pressing threat that undermines efforts to treat infections across humans, animals, plants, food systems, and the environment QJSAMR+1.

Why Apply?

  • Input: Help shape strategies engaging youth in AMR awareness, policy-making, and advocacy.

  • Collaboration: Contribute to developing campaigns, tools and events like World Antimicrobial Awareness Week.

  • Impact: Amplify youth voices in global health, encourage funding and policy improvements, and integrate youth insights across sectors QJSAMR.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Applicants must be under age 30 and have experience in AMR.

  • Represent a formally registered youth-led or youth-serving organization, with registration documents, member list, funding details, and latest annual report available on request.

  • Applications must be submitted in English by 5 September 2025, via the provided form and include a brief CV outlining contact details, education, current role, and publications