Deadline: 09-Sep-2024
The OSCE is pleased to announce a call for applications for “Model OSCE 2024” with a regional focus on South-Eastern Europe.
The OSCE is looking for students and young professionals who are passionate about comprehensive security and committed to engage in a simulation game focused on negotiation and conflict resolution.
Participants will represent an OSCE participating State and or other relevant actors who work together to resolve a crisis. During the three-day event, participants will receive negotiation skills training and learn about the work of the OSCE, OSCE structures and consensus-based decision-making.
This event is a part of the series of Model OSCE events that will be organized at local, sub-regional and regional levels to promote dialogue and mutual understanding among young people.
How does the programme work?
- Participation in Belgrade: participants are expected to travel to Belgrade and stay for the whole period of the activity (29 to 31 October 2024 three whole days). The programme will include presentations about the OSCE, current challenges to security, training sessions on negotiations, gender equality, fact-checking, dialogue and others. The core activity will be a simulation exercise of an OSCE related negotiation. Networking opportunities with OSCE representatives will also be organized.
- Costs: participation in the Model OSCE is free of charge. Accommodation, transportation and meals will be covered for the duration of the event.
Eligibility Criteria
- You come from the South-Eastern Europe region.
- You are 18-30 years old.
- 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.
- Experience in engaging with local communities will be an asset.
- You are fluent in English.
- You are eager to share your 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.
For more information, visit OSCE.