26th July Addis Ababa - The Office of the African Union Youth Envoy, led by Ms. Chido Cleopatra Mpemba, is thrilled to announce an exciting partnership with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to advance youth engagement in migration advocacy and promote safe, orderly, and dignified migration within Africa.

The partnership will see the launch of the IOM Africa Youth for Migration Programme (AYMP), an initiative of the IOM Special Liaison Office to the African Union and United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), in collaboration with the African Union Commission (AUC). The AYMP programme is rooted in the belief that youth play a critical role in advocacy, participation, decision-making, and empowerment, aligning with the objectives of the African Union Youth Charter and the 1 Million Next Level Initiative.

Through the AYMP programme, young people from Africa who are passionate about migration issues and have experience in advocacy, research, or creative content development will be invited to apply to become IOM Migration Youth Ambassadors. The selected ambassadors will be at the forefront of promoting awareness and understanding among African youth on migration issues, providing platforms for participation and engagement, and contributing to the knowledge base on migration and human mobility issues on the continent.

Ms. Chido Cleopatra Mpemba, the African Union Youth Envoy, expressed her enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, "This collaboration between the African Union Youth Envoy and IOM is a powerful step towards empowering young people to drive positive change in migration advocacy as a key priority of the African Union Commission and our Chairperson. The AYMP programme presents an exceptional opportunity for young leaders to make a tangible impact and contribute to the Africa We Want."

IOM Migration Youth Ambassadors will have the opportunity to participate in regional and global consultations, speak at high-level events, and be recognized as contributors to publications on youth and migration in Africa. Moreover, they will receive a letter of commendation from the IOM Special Liaison Office in Addis Ababa and the African Union Commission, in addition to certificates for various training opportunities.

Deadline for Applications: 31-07-2023

Follow the link to apply: https://shorturl.at/xBMW7

Young people from Africa are encouraged to apply to become IOM Migration Youth Ambassadors and be part of this transformative initiative. The African Union Youth Envoy and IOM are committed to creating a platform for youth voices in migration advocacy, fostering meaningful participation, and advancing the objectives of the Global Compact for Migration, Agenda 2030, the AU's Agenda 2063, and the Migration Policy Framework for Africa.

For media inquiries or further information, please contact:

Mr. Utani Chris-Junior Hikuam | Office of the Youth Envoy | African Union Commission | E-mail: hikuamu@africa-union.org | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia