Young Peacebuilders in South Caucasus and Central Asia, United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, New York, USA. Deadline: 30 July 2026.
The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) is accepting applications for the 9th edition of the Young Peacebuilders Programme, a peace education initiative designed for young leaders from South Caucasus and Central Asia. The programme equips participants with practical peacebuilding skills, mentorship, regional networks, and opportunities to implement community-based peace projects that promote social cohesion, intercultural dialogue, and sustainable peace.
The UNAOC Young Peacebuilders Programme is a flagship youth peacebuilding initiative that empowers young civil society leaders to become agents of positive change in their communities. Implemented under the Peace4Culture Global Call framework, the programme focuses on strengthening youth leadership, promoting intercultural understanding, and supporting community-driven peace initiatives.
The programme combines online learning, in-person training, project implementation, and regional networking to help participants develop the skills and knowledge needed to address conflict, polarization, prejudice, and social divisions.
The programme supports initiatives and learning in the following key focus areas:
- Peacebuilding
- Social cohesion
- Intercultural dialogue
- Interfaith dialogue
- Conflict transformation
- Peace education
- Prevention of violent extremism
- Youth participation in peace and security
- Community-based peace initiatives
- Cultural diversity
- Nonviolence and inclusion
- Youth leadership development
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