Tara Roos

Tara Roos is currently serving as the SDG4 Youth Ambassador at UNESCO, where the focus is on student and youth engagement in global education policy. As the founder of The Participation Project, Tara is dedicated to enhancing democratic participation in South Africa. In the role of Head of Policy at SoWeVote, Tara works to inform and encourage Gen-Z voter registration. Additionally, Tara holds the position of Section Editor for Student Affairs at Varsity Newspaper and contributes to the Youth Policy Committee at the South African Institute of International Affairs, fostering youth involvement in policy processes. Previous experience includes serving as UNHRC Director for the International Model United Nations Association and contributing to the We Are Tomorrow Global Partnership as a Policy Writer. Tara is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Law at the University of Cape Town, following a solid educational foundation at Wynberg Girls' High School.