Call for Applications: Central Asian Model OSCE 2023

The aim of the Model OSCE is to build confidence and strengthen dialogue between young women and men with different backgrounds and empower them by enhancing their knowledge and skills on OSCE principles, values and processes which they can apply and promote in their respective professional, political and civic engagement roles.

Participants will represent an OSCE participating State and other relevant actors who work together to resolve a crisis. During the five-day event, the 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 national, sub-regional and regional levels to promote dialogue and mutual understanding among young people.

OSCE is looking for 25 students and young professionals who are passionate about comprehensive security and committed to engage in a simulation game focused on conflict resolution by reproducing the Permanent Council of the OSCE, the principal decision-making body for regular political consultations and for governing the day-to-day operational work of the OSCE.

How does the programme work?

• Participation in Istanbul: participants are expected to travel to Istanbul and stay for the whole period of the activity (25-29 September 2023). 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 the OSCE Permanent Council. 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 have the nationality of one of the following participating States: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan;
• You are 18-29 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 and Russian;
• You are eager to share experience in promoting the role of young people at different levels and learn from others; and,
• You endorse the OSCE core principles and values, and are willing to engage in a multi-cultural environment.

For more information, visit OSCE.