Deadline: 15-Jul-23
The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) invites you to apply for the 9th OSCE Dialogue Academy for Young Women, which will take place from 6 to15 October 2023 in Struga, North Macedonia.
Structure and Themes
- The 2023 DA will entail ten (10) days of intensive programme in Struga, North Macedonia.
- Participants will acquire new knowledge and skills, and explore joint interests and potential activities linked to dialogue and women’s empowerment. This will be achieved through two intensive learning modules, a series of panel discussions, multiple and diverse networking activities and field visits.
- The 2023 DA also aims to offer participants a rich cultural programme connected to the key programmatic themes, such as:
- Women in the contemporary political landscape;
- Leadership for societal change;
- Women in peace-building;
- Comprehensive approach to security for prevention of violence against women and girls.
- Participants are expected to be present and actively engaged in all aspects of the programme. Discussions and sharing of opinions will be encouraged and highly valued, with respect of each other’s differences in thought and background. Significant attention in the programme will be dedicated to networking activities and relationship-building between participants, for which participants are expected to be fully engaged.
Qualifications
- They invite women between 20 and 27 years of age from the areas covered by the OSCE Mission in Kosovo and the OSCE Mission to Serbia to apply. Applicants should be students or young professionals in the fields of politics, law, international relations, social sciences, government, and media. Candidates should demonstrate genuine interest and/or engagement in civic activity (politics, voluntarism, community work, advocacy, and/or policy-making). Considering that lectures, discussions and all working materials will be in English, excellent English skills are essential for participation in the DA.
Arrangements
- All expenses related to participation in the 2023 DA will be covered by the OSCE, including:
- Travel to and from Struga, North Macedonia;
- Health insurance;
- Accommodation;
- Course module costs;
- Meals and refreshments;
- Cultural/study visits.
- Only the participants who will attend for the entire duration of the DA will obtain a Certificate of Completion and become a member of the DA Alumnae Network.
Selection Process
- The selection process will consist of three steps: CV submission, written essay examination and an online interview. In total 24 successful applicants who meet the qualification criteria will be selected to participate in the 2023 DA.
For more information, visit OSCE.