The First Red Sea Youth Diplomatic Conference RSYDC 2025,Addis Ababa Ethiopia

About The 1st Red sea youth diplomatic conference (#RSYDC2025).

The 1st Red Sea Youth Diplomatic Conference (#RSYDC2025) is a pioneering event aimed at empowering young leaders and aspiring diplomats. Scheduled for March 21-23, 2024, at the Skylight Hotel in Addis Ababa, this conference is organized by Uplift Initiative Ethiopia, a , and other partners. It will gather over 200 vibrant young leaders from the Red Sea region and beyond, serving as a pivotal nexus for fostering regional integration, cooperation, peace, security, and environmental protection.

The conference encourages young leaders to collaborate for the betterment of the future in this strategic region. It aligns with the African Union’s Agenda 2063 for regional integration and a prosperous Africa, as well as the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), 13 (Climate Action), 14 (Life Below Water), 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions), and 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).

RSYDC2025 will promote actionable leadership qualities and provide a dynamic platform for dialogue on pressing regional affairs, directly related to both the AU Agenda 2063 and the UN SDGs. As the first-ever conference of its kind, it aims to be an annual event that initiates discussions among young leaders on various issues facing the region, considering its strategic and geopolitical significance.

RSYDC2025 will promote actionable leadership qualities and provide a dynamic platform for dialogue on pressing regional affairs, directly related to both the AU Agenda 2063 and the UN SDGs. As the first-ever conference of its kind, it aims to be an annual event that initiates discussions among young leaders on various issues facing the region, considering its strategic and geopolitical significance.

Eligibility

The Red Sea Youth Diplomatic Conference welcomes young people aged 18-40 (inclusive) from the Red Sea region states and abroad. Applicants should meet the following criteria:

A) A strong interest in diplomacy, the Red Sea region’s situation, and international relations. 

B) A desire to gain experience in diplomatic conference settings.  
C) Current enrollment in high school or university, or be a graduate of either.  
D) Enrollment in an international organization, institution, or company. 
E) Individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. RSYDC2024 does not discriminate based on disability, country, ethnicity, region, or gender.  

F) The RSYDC committee will determine final country allocation and council preferences.  

N.B: RSYDC2025 is a self-funded youth conference. Delegates are expected to pay for their accommodation and conference packages. If you cannot get a sponsor or pay the registration fee, please do not apply.

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 Join the force to promote peace, security, cooperation, development, and regional integration in the Red Sea region, and help to achieve the AU Agenda 2063 and the UN SDGs!
Which package would you prefer to pay for the conference? ( N.B - For international participants none of the packages stated includes Transport fee, to the host country includes (Air , water, road plus Visa ( if Required). * Early Bird Payment Due Date Dec 10 2025 * Normal Payment Due Date January 10 2025. * Late Payment Due Date February 10 2025. N.B: Gold Applies to Ethiopians ONLY.
Terms and Conditions: 1. In case of the quota of the council and Country preferences chosen by the delegate has been fulfilled, then the committee is eligible to allocate the delegates to other council and country preferences. 2. Delegates will be allocated based on their applications. 3. RSYDC 2025 will never sponsor delegate, so know that this is a self funded high level youth diplomatic conference , continue only if you will look for your own funding, do not continue with your application if not.
RSYDC2025 Payment Account information Bank Name : Dashen Bank S.C Branch : Paulo's Branch Swift Code: DASHETAA. Account name : Uplift Initiative Charity Organization Account number. 0416751781011 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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