Communications and Advocacy for the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs

When: 23 – 26 June 2020

Where: New York, USA

Apply by: 12 June 2020

Organised by United Nations Systems Staff College, this 3.5-day executive course will equip participants working in communications and advocacy with the skills and strategic toolkit they need to strengthen support for the 2030 Agenda. Through professional media coaching, participants will enhance their ability to successfully mobilize, motivate and inspire their organizations, partners, and stakeholders.

This course will focus on applying the art of strategic and effective communication to nurture dialogues with partners and stakeholders. Participants will increase their understanding of diverse audiences, forge new partnerships, determine effective communication modes to reach shared outcomes, and develop a proper communication and advocacy strategy in the context of the 2030 Agenda through a critical review of communication strategies from various stakeholders.

Application-oriented learning methods will prompt participants to apply their learning in various exercises, including a final public speaking project addressing a specific challenge which will be prepared and delivered by the participants themselves, with personalized coaching from highly qualified media professionals.

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