Pathways for Inclusive Development and Participation of Young People

This project aims to support young Iraqi men and women boys and girls between the ages of 10 to 24 in developing essential life and employment skills finding meaningful work and becoming agents of change in their communities. Through this initiative UNICEF works with the Government of Iraq’s Ministry of Youth and Sport the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs national and international non-governmental organizations and the private sector to provide equitable learning opportunities and skills development. It also supports the transition from “learning to earning” by linking them with job opportunities through job matching internships and apprenticeships mentoring and seed funding for young entrepreneurs. The project also aims to support young people as agents of change in their communities by promoting active citizenship supporting youth-led innovative initiatives and amplifying their voices on key issues that impact them.

The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) increased and more equitable access to relevant learning environments employability and civic engagement opportunities by young girls and boys (10- to 4 years) ; and (2) ensured equally safe inclusive and quality skills development and engagement opportunities for young girls and boys (10 to 24 years) through strengthened national and sub-national capacities.