We would hereby like to encourage you to apply to a completely free and certified Youth & Peace training based on the Youth Peer Peacebuilding Manual divided into four (4) modules: 1) Intercultural dialogue, 2) Hate speech, 3) Understanding conflict, violence and Peace and 4) Conflict transformation.

This training is organized under the project “Strengthening the role of youth in promoting increased mutual understanding, constructive narrative, respect for diversity, and trust in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Kosovo[1]”.

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?

– To gain knowledge of key concepts related to peace, peacebuilding, conflict and conflict transformation;

– A surrounding that fosters values, attitudes, and beliefs that support youth participation in peacebuilding, based on diversity, inclusion, and human rights;

– Tools and techniques for analyzing, responding to and preventing conflict situations;

– Facilitation and training skills for delivering non-formal peer education activities;

– Sensitivity and know-how for engaging youth of diverse backgrounds and identities, including vulnerable, marginalized and hard-to-reach youth.

– To meet likeminded peers with whom you will have a chance to discuss the possibility of improving your local communities

WHEN & WHERE?

This round of training will be organized in Bihać, and it will be held on 19th and 20th May, 2023. The exact location and agenda will be sent to the final participants only. We hereby kindly ask you to apply via active email addresses, which you will have a chance to check in the upcoming days. You can expect your acceptance mail to be delivered to you no later than Wednesday, May 17th. 

All working materials, food, and refreshments for attendants will be provided by the UNFPA. Additionally, UNFPA will also issue certificates of attendance to all who successfully complete the training.

WHO CAN APPLY?

All B&H citizens aged 15-25 are encouraged to apply. Special attention will be given to young people coming from rural areas, women/girls, persons with disabilities, Roma, and LGBTIQ+ communities.

HOW TO APPLY?

If you find what you have read so far interesting, we would encourage you to fill the following form: https://forms.gle/FZanKHk8JHAYtXvd6    

The final application date is May 16th, 4pm. Please note that late applications will not be taken into consideration. The final number of participants is 20.

Thank you for applying, make sure to spread the word about the training in your communities and see you soon in Bihać!

[1] All references to Kosovo shall be understood to be in the context of Security Council resolution 1244 (1999).

What we are offering

A free and certified training for 40 young people (18-30 years old) based on the Youth Peer Peacebuilding Manual divided into four (4) modules i. intercultural dialogue, ii. Hate speech, iii. Understanding conflict, violence and Peace, iv. Conflict transformation. It aims to equip young people with:

–      Knowledge of key concepts related to peacebuilding and conflict transformation;

–      Values, attitudes, and beliefs that support youth participation in peacebuilding, based on diversity, inclusion, and human rights;

–      Tools and techniques for analyzing, responding to and preventing conflict situations;

–      Facilitation and training skills for delivering non-formal peer education activities;

–      Sensitivity and know-how for engaging youth of diverse backgrounds and identities, including vulnerable, marginalized and hard-to-reach youth.

All Bosnian citizens between 18 to 30 years old are encouraged to apply, special attention will be given to young people coming from rural areas, women/girls, persons with disabilities, Roma, and LGBTIQ+ communities.

This training is organized under the project “Strengthening the role of youth in promoting increased mutual understanding, constructive narrative, respect for diversity, and trust in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Kosovo[1]”. 

When?

The training will be conducted over two days, on 20th-21st May. Interested participants need to be available and attend the full training in person. UNFPA will provide working materials, food, and refreshments for attendants. Additionally, UNFPA will also issue certificates of attendance to all who complete the training.

Where?

In Sarajevo (UN House), Zmaja od Bosne BB

What do we need from you?

Send your application by 13th May to Youth-peer Aldina Husejinović or Ena Kulenović at aldinahusejinovic@gmail.com or enakulenovic1509@hotmail.com . You can apply for the training on this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdb1W6FIT17ToOTKmNFj1Z-YzD3pmFy7E9HQTyng3dzfWoP-g/viewform?usp=pp_url

 
[1] All references to Kosovo shall be understood to be in the context of Security Council resolution 1244 (1999).