Deadline: 26-Jun-22
The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) invites you to apply for the 8th OSCE Dialogue Academy for Young Women.
The OSCE Mission in Kosovo and the OSCE Mission to Serbia have actively supported the OSCE Dialogue Academy for Young Women (DA) gathering participants from their two respective areas of responsibility. Every year,24 young women from Prishtine/Pristina and Belgrade are selected to convene for an intensive ten-day programme to learn and discuss the topics of women in politics, dialogue and peacebuilding. Participants are presented with distinguished speakers and internationally recognized experts, who motivate and foster participants’ personal and professional development through thought-provoking discussions and experience-sharing sessions. To date, seven DA editions were implemented and in total,160 young women participated.
Structure and Themes
- The 2022 DA will entail 10 days of intensive programme in Austria.
- Participants will gather 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 2022 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.
Arrangements
- The 2022 DA will be organized in accordance with all applicable OSCE and local COVID-19 regulations and protective measures. All expenses related to participation in the DA will be covered by the OSCE, including:
- Travel to and from Austria;
- Visa requirements, including facilitation of visa process;
- Health insurance;
- Accommodation;
- Course module costs;
- Meals and refreshments;
- Cultural/study visits.
Note: 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.
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.
Selection Process
- The selection process will consist of three steps: CV submission, an online written examination and an online interview. In total 24 successful applicants who meet the qualification criteria will be selected to participate in the 2022 DA.
For more information, visit https://www.osce.org/mission-in-kosovo/519816