Israel's delegation to the United Nations has been working in recent weeks to increase the number of Israelis who work at the world body's headquarters in New York.
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Israel is suffering from a lack of representation throughout the UN's various organizations, which only employ some 100 Israelis – none of whom hold any of the organization's senior positions. Compared to other countries with similar population sizes as Israel, this number is also smaller.
Consequently, and in continuation of Ambassador Gilad Erdan's efforts on the matter, the UN's Young Professionals Program (YPP) – a recruitment initiative for talented, highly qualified professionals to start a career as an international civil servant with the UN Secretariat – is currently open for Israelis to apply.
This program is geared toward individuals who are 32 years old and under, have at least a bachelor's degree, and speak English or French fluently. Suitable candidates will enter the UN database, from which the organization will select those it wishes to employ over the next three years.
"We are working tirelessly to break the 'glass ceiling' and increase the number of Israelis in the UN," said Erdan.
"I'm certain that their talents and abilities will stand out against the other candidates and represent the beautiful face of Israel against the ongoing efforts to de-legitimize it," he added.
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