Apply for UNAOC’s Young Peacebuilders Programme

Deadline: 6 November 2023

Are you interested in taking part in an intercultural learning experience with other young people from LAC and improve your actions to promote peace? Are you part of a youth-led organization, network or initiative? Do you want to increase your ability to contribute to peace and social inclusion in your community, country and region? If yes, then apply now for a chance to be selected for a fully-funded participation in the 7th edition of the UNAOC Young Peacebuilders Programme.

Program Details

UNAOC will select 20 young civil society leaders to participate in this capacity-building programme, consisting of interactive online sessions, a week-long face-to-face workshop, and the guided implementation of peace initiatives in their respective communities with the support and mentorship of UNAOC trainers.
The 20 young peacebuilders selected for the programme will learn about conflict mediation, intercultural and interfaith dialogue, media and information literacy, project management, and other subjects while developing their debating and social and emotional skills.
At the end of their learning journey, participants will be provided a platform to share their experiences, achievements, lessons learned, and recommendations with a broader audience of practitioners, UN, policymakers, media entities, and civil society representatives, allowing them to expand awareness of their initiatives toward promoting diversity and mutual understanding.

Geographic Focus

Applicant must be a citizen of and/or currently live in one of the following countries of Latin America and the Caribbean:
- Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, Venezuela (the Bolivarian Republic of).

Eligibility Criteria

Age: Applicant must be 18-25 years of age for the total duration of the project. To be considered eligible, applicants must be born on or between between September 30, 1998, and December 1, 2005.
Organization: Applicant must be active (staff, volunteer, etc.) in a non-government and non-for-profit youth-led organization, network, initiative, or movement (led by youth for the benefit of the youth) and have the ability to consult with and reach a wider group of young people, audience or network, including at the grassroots and community level.
Commitment: Demonstrate commitment to diversity and pluralism, nonviolence, peaceful and inclusive societies. The organizations and networks represented should: Adhere to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the principles and values of the Charter of the United Nations; have internal democratic and transparent processes of leadership, decision-making, and consultation; be independent, unaffiliated with any political party.
Language: A strong command of English is necessary to take part in the online phase and in-person workshop. The applicant must understand English very well and possess intermediate to fluent levels of English, which would allow them to participate in the conversation and provide their input.
Prior experience: Applicant must never have taken part in a programme of UNAOC (Summer School, Youth Solidarity Fund, Intercultural Innovation Award, PLURAL+, PeaceApp, Youth Event at the UNAOC Global Forum, Fellowship Program, Young Peacebuilders, #YouthWagingPeace, Sport and PVE youth fora, EDIN, #DigitalPeaceGames).
Passport: In order to be accepted in this programme, selected applicants must hold an international passport valid until at least March 15, 2025. Failure to provide a copy in due time will result in the cancellation of participation.