Deadline: 2 August 2017
Applications are open for “Youth, Peace and Security European Regional Consultation” from 40 young people between the age of 15 and 29 who are active, enthusiastic and invested in promoting peace and security across the European Union, the countries of the European Free Trade Association and the Western Balkans to help discuss and orient the role of youth in sustaining peace in their communities and countries.
As part of a series of regional consultations organised within the framework of the Progress Study on Youth, Peace and Security mandated by UN Security Council Resolution 2250 (2015), the European External Action Service, in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund, the United Nations Peacebuilding Support Office, the Anna Lindh Foundation, the European Youth Forum and the European Partnership for Children and Youth in Peacebuilding, will organise a European consultation on Youth, Peace and Security.
Program Structure
- The consultation will take place in Brussels, Belgium from 25 to 27 September 2017, and will be part of a global effort to bolster action on UN Security Council Resolution 2250 that calls for a greater role for young people in strengthening peace and security.
- The discussions from various regional consultations, and other discussions with young people throughout the world, will feed into the Progress Study, highlighting the positive contribution of young people to peacebuilding.
- The Progress Study will be presented to the UN Security Council and Member States in early 2018.
- The European consultation in Brussels will comprise of strategic peer to peer discussions among 40 selected young people from the region.
- All expenses, including travel and accommodation, of the selected participants will be provided for.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, applicants need to fulfill each and every one of the following criteria:
- Applicants should be between the age of 15 and 29 at the time of the consultation.
- Most participants will be selected from the age bracket 18-29, however, in order to capture the experiences and perspectives of younger people on peace and security, the application of adolescents (15-18) is also encouraged.
- Child protection protocols require that participants under the age of 18 will have to be chaperoned to the place of consultation by a family member or an adult appointed by the parents. Expenses of one chaperone will be covered for the selected participants.
- Applications must be submitted in English. Candidates must be fluent in English.
- Applicants must be able to travel to and participate in the entire event in Brussels from 25 to 27 September 2017 (travelling on 24 and 28 September 2017).
- Applicants must be involved in activities/activism and/or youth-led organisations promoting peace and security.
- All applicants must demonstrate commitment, experience and a vision for youth and peacebuilding.
- Youth from various socioeconomic backgrounds, with disabilities, varied ethnic or religious backgrounds, minority groups, the LGBTI community, etc. are encouraged to apply.
- No applications from individuals employed by the United Nations or the European Union will be accepted.
How to Apply
The application process involves submitting an on-line application form via given website.
Eligible Countries
- Member States of the EU: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom.
- Member States of the EFTA: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland.
- Western Balkans: the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
For more information, please visit Call for Applications.