Speak for Future at the United Nations
This event is aiming to select young individuals aged 6-12 from around the world to voice their opinions on the United Nations stage.
Contest Timeline
Get ready to shine! Here’s your path to the United Nations!
Jun 1–30
Registration Open
Registration Open
Complete the form and upload your intro & speech video to apply.
Jul 1-9
Video Selection
Video Selection
Judges review all submissions and select national finalists.
Jul 10–15
Finalists Announcement
Finalists Announcement
Public announcement of students who made it into the final.
Aug 1–31
National Competitions
National Competitions
1-2 top finalists will earn the chance to speak at the United Nations.
Nov 16–21
Speech at UN
Speech at UN
Students deliver their speeches at the UN COP30 Summit in Belém, Brazil.
Registration Open
Jun 1–30
Complete the form and upload your intro & speech video to apply.
Video Selection
Jul 1-9
Judges review all submissions and select national finalists.
Finalists Announcement
Jul 10–15
Public announcement of students who made it into the final.
National Competitions
Aug 1–31
1-2 top finalists will earn the chance to speak at the United Nations.
Speech at UN
Nov 16–21
Students deliver their speeches at the UN COP30 Summit in Belém, Brazil.
Contest Rules
Who can apply
Who can apply - Age: 6–12 years
- Open to nationals of Thailand, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Turkey
How to Apply
How to Apply - Submit your application via the official event website (one entry per participant)
- Complete all required fields accurately
- Upload a 1–3 minute English video, including a self-introduction
- Submission period: June 1 (00:01) – June 30 (23:59)
(Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered)
The Requirements of Video
The Requirements of Video - Language: English
- Format:Landscape (horizontal), up to 3 minutes
- Speaker’s face must be clearly visible throughout
- Content must be original, relevant to the assigned topic, and created exclusively for this competition
- Memorized speeches and direct camera engagement are encouraged for better fluency scores
How We Evaluate Videos
How We Evaluate Videos - Fluency & Coherence – 40 pts
- Content & Creativity – 35 pts
- Body Language & Eye Contact – 25 pts
How to Check Shortlist Results
How to Check Shortlist Results The shortlisted participants will be announced on:
• This official event website
• The Facebook pages of 51Talk Thailand, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Turkey (please check the relevant page for your country)
Join the Selection Now!
Show your voice and win the chance to speak at the United Nations!
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FAQs
No. The application is completely free.
No. Only English-language submissions will be accepted.
Unfortunately, late submissions will not be accepted under any circumstances. Please ensure that your application and video are submitted between June 1st, 00:01 and June 31st, 23:59 (local time). We recommend submitting early to avoid any last-minute technical issues.
