AMBASSADOR FOR A DAY 2026 COMPETITION

Ambassador for a Day 2026 Competition: Participant Verification & Consent Form

#AmbassadorForADayTH

COMPETITION CLOSING DATE: SUNDAY, 18 JANUARY 2026, 11:59PM (GMT+7 BANGKOK TIME)

The Women Ambassadors Group and women leaders of the United Nations in Thailand are holding the 6th edition of the “Ambassador for a Day” initiative, culminating in a series of events around International Women’s Day on 8 March 2026. Young people between the ages of 18 and 25 resident in Thailand are invited to take part in this initiative, with a specific outreach to the LGBTIQ+ community and young persons with disabilities, by submitting a 90-seconds Instagram reel through the official Instagram page of the United Nations in Thailand (@uninthailand). 

This year’s theme is “Ensuring and strengthening access to justice for all women and girls.” Submissions should explore how to promote inclusive and equitable legal systems, eliminate discriminatory laws, policies, and practices, and address structural barriers to justice. The topic aligns with the priorities of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, reaffirmed through the Pact of the Future.

The winners will shadow senior female leaders (Ambassadors or UN Leaders) throughout the week of International Women's Day on 8 March 2026. Participation is required for two mandatory events: the evening reception hosted by the Ambassador of Peru in partnership with the Ambassador of Australia on 5 March 2026, and the Asia-Pacific Regional Commemoration of International Women's Day on 6 March 2026, jointly convened by ESCAP and UN Women. This offers the youth shadows an opportunity to learn firsthand about the daily leadership priorities of an Ambassador or UN Leader.

TO ENTER THE AMBASSADOR FOR A DAY 2026 COMPETITION, FOLLOW THESE STEPS:

1. Hold your phone in front of you and switch to the front camera, then start recording your answer. Begin with your full name, followed by your response. All entries should be recorded in English. Your reel can have a maximum duration of 90 seconds.

2. Publish your reel on your Instagram account, set to public, and tag @uninthailand. In order to qualify, your reel must have accompanying captions with the hashtags: #AmbassadorForADayTH

3. Verify your personal data and Instagram reel submission link through this form before the closing date on Sunday, 18 January 2026, 11:59PM (GMT+7 Bangkok time). By doing so, you are giving us permission to process your personal data to determine your eligibility for further assessment.

Note: All previous winners of the Ambassador for a Day Competition cannot participate in the 2026 edition. However, if you had participated before and were not one of the winners, you can re-apply.

GUIDING QUESTIONS UNDER THE THEME "ENSURING AND STRENGTHENING ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR ALL WOMEN AND GIRLS":

• If you had the power to change one law or social norm to remove barriers and ensure fairness for everyone in our society, what would it be, and why?

• What specific changes are needed in our legal systems and public services to better protect all people from violence and discrimination, and to make sure that help and protection are easy for everyone to reach?

• How can we ensure that new technologies like AI and social media are governed to protect human rights and prevent biased outcomes so that technology is used to uphold fairness and accountability for all?

• How can government policies be improved to achieve climate justice, making sure every community is protected from the impacts of climate change and has fair access to a healthy planet?

• In the workplace, where do you see the most unfairness today, and what changes are needed to ensure everyone has a safe way to speak up, report issues, and seek a fair remedy when their rights are violated?

• What changes are needed in how our communities and support systems work to ensure that everyone can achieve success, regardless of the barriers or disadvantages they face?

• How can we improve health systems to ensure that everyone has access to high-quality care, including mental health and sexual and reproductive health services, free from any bias, stigma, or discrimination?

• How can we reform laws and policies to better protect the rights of migrant workers and people on the move, ensuring they have fair access to support and are treated with dignity?

• What improvements are needed in areas such as jobs, pay, and public services to ensure that everyone, especially women and girls, can achieve fair outcomes and economic security, taking into account their different life circumstances and support needs?

CAMPAIGN TIMELINE (GMT+7 BANGKOK TIME):

• Competition opens: Tuesday, 6 January 2026, 3:00PM

• Competition closes: Sunday, 18 January 2026, 11.59PM

• Winners announced: Mid-February 2026

• (Mandatory participation for winners) Evening reception hosted by the Ambassador of Peru in partnership with the Ambassador of Australia: Thursday, 5 March 2026, 5:00PM-8:00PM

• (Mandatory participation for winners) ESCAP-UN Women Asia-Pacific Regional Commemoration of International Women’s Day 2026, including the Ambassador for a Day segment: Friday, 6 March 2026, 10:00AM-11:30AM

YOUTH WINNER SELECTION PROCESS:

The Ambassador for a Day 2026 Competition Co-Hosts will evaluate qualifying entries anonymously based on the following criteria in order to facilitate a fair entry and selection process:

• Eligibility of participants

• Quality of visual presentation, including creativity, diversity, and storyboarding

• Originality of idea, including participant response to issues in the video submission, and relevance or significance to competition theme

• Remarkable video factor (“wow” factor; does it warrant an award)

QUESTIONS/ENQUIRIES:

All enquiries can be directed to the official Instagram page of the United Nations in Thailand (@uninthailand).

CONSENT, USE OF MATERIALS, AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY:

By participating in the Ambassador for a Day 2026 Competition, you consent to being interviewed, photographed, and audio or video recorded. You agree that these materials may be used, edited, and published by the Co-Hosts and participating organizations for communication, advocacy, educational, reporting, and promotional purposes across all media platforms. You acknowledge that no payment or compensation will be provided, and you waive any right to review or approve the final materials. You release and hold harmless the Co-Hosts and participating organizations, their staff, partners, and authorised representatives from any claims arising from the creation, use, or publication of these materials. By submitting this form, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to this consent and waiver.

Ambassador for a Day was launched in 2021 by the Ambassadors of Canada and India. Since its inception, the initiative has successfully grown through partnerships with various Ambassadors and the UN Resident Coordinator in Thailand. Subsequent editions were co-hosted by Belgium (2022), Australia (2023), the Philippines (2024), and Peru (2025). For the 6th edition, the Ambassador of Sweden and the UN Resident Coordinator are co-convening the initiative. The Ambassador of Peru, in partnership with the Ambassador of Australia, will host the accompanying evening reception. Winners will be selected by the Ambassador for a Day Working Group, which includes representatives from participating embassies and UN entities.

Meet our past winners: 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021