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The MYCP Policy Lab 2025 is open to young migrants worldwide. Applications are now open for this two-day online event taking place on 10–11 October 2025. Hosted by the Migration Youth and Children Platform (MYCP), the lab will bring together young migrants, policymakers, and specialists from international organizations. Participants will work in teams to develop policy briefs focused on the climate, labour, and migration nexus. Key Details: Application Deadline: Applications open now Eligible Countries: Worldwide Event Date / Duration: 2 days (10–11 October 2025) Event Location: Online Funding/Benefits: Expert insights from international organisations, a certificate of participation, networking, and the opportunity for the winning policy brief to be published and used in COP31 advocacy. About this Event The MYCP Policy Lab is a two-day online policy event for young people on the move. It focuses on climate migration, labour policy, AI, and the future of work. During the event, participants will engage with policymakers and experts, including specialists connected to organizations such as UN Women, the World Bank, and the ILO. They will also join thematic sessions covering health, gender, and education. In addition, participants will work in teams and present their final ideas to a jury. MYCP states that the winning policy brief will be published on its website and used in its COP31 advocacy. Who Should Attend This opportunity is intended for:

Young people on the move from anywhere in the world Those with lived experience of climate migration Applicants with curiosity and commitment to policy dialogue People without prior policy experience, as no policy background is required

Benefits include:

Expert insights from international organisations, activists, and practitioners A certificate of participation Networking with global young migrants and policymakers The chance for one winning policy brief to be published and used in COP31 advocacy

What participants will do:

Work in teams to produce a policy brief on climate–labour policy and migrant youth inclusion Attend thematic sessions on health, gender, and education Participate in team breakout rooms and final presentations to a jury

How to Apply Interested applicants should visit the official MYCP Policy Lab page for full application instructions and participation details. Further requirements were not specified in the provided information. 👉 Visit the official event page for details