Deadline: 30-Apr-23
The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) and the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Regional Office for Cooperation and Peace in Europe (FES ROCPE) are excited to launch “Model OSCE 2023” with a regional focus on Western Europe.
They are looking for 20 students and young professionals who are passionate about comprehensive security and committed to engage in a simulation game focused on conflict resolution by reproducing the Permanent Council of the OSCE, the principal decision-making body for regular political consultations and for governing the day-to-day operational work of the OSCE.
The aim of Model OSCE is to build confidence and strengthen dialogue between young women and men with different backgrounds and empower them by enhancing their knowledge and skills on OSCE principles, values and processes which they can apply and promote in their respective professional, political and civic engagement roles.
Participants will represent an OSCE participating State and other relevant actors who work together to resolve a crisis. During the three-day event, the participants will receive negotiation skills training and learn about the work of the OSCE, OSCE structures and consensus-based decision-making.
Model OSCE is an initiative of the Office of the OSCE Secretary General, in partnership with the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Regional Office for Cooperation and Peace in Europe.
The programme is part of the series of Model OSCE events that will be organized at national, sub-regional and regional levels to promote dialogue and mutual understanding among young people.
How does the Model OSCE programme work?
- Programme dates: 12-14 June 2023
- Participation in Vienna: participants are expected to travel to Vienna and stay for the whole period of the activity (12-14 June 2023). The programme will include presentations about the OSCE, FES ROCPE, current challenges to European security, negotiation, dialogue, consensus and the role of gender in negations. The core activity will be a simulation exercise of the OSCE Permanent Council. Networking opportunities with OSCE representatives will also be organized.
- Costs: participation in the programme is free of charge. Accommodation, transportation and meals will be provided for the duration of the event.
Selection Criteria
- You have the nationality of one of the following OSCE participating States: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus. Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye, United Kingdom and United States.
- You are 18-30 years old at the time of the Model OSCE (12-14 June 2023).
- You have a demonstrated interest and/or relevant experience in international affairs, and you are an active and engaged member in academia, think tanks, civil society organizations, youth or youth-led organizations, education or media.
- You are fluent in English.
- You are eager to share experience in promoting the role of young people at different levels and learn from others.
- You endorse the OSCE core principles and values, and are willing to engage in a multi-cultural environment.
- Experience in engaging with local communities will be an asset.
For more information, visit FES ROCPE.