“Eastern Partnership and the EU” Conference, Armenia

Deadline: 25 September/1 October/ 5 October 2013
Open to: 15-28 year-old people from Armenia, Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States
Venue: 1-3 November 2013, Yerevan, Armenia

Description

The EYP is a non-partisan and independent educational project which is tailored specifically to the needs of the European and Armenian young citizen. Today the EYP is one of the largest European platforms for political debate, intercultural encounters, political educational work and the exchange of ideas among young people in Europe with patronage from the Head of the European Parliament, Secretary General of the Council of Europe, other high Representatives in the EU.

The 2nd National Selection Conference of EYP Armenia on “Eastern Partnership and the EU: on the way to a deeper cooperation” will take place on 1-3rd November, 2013 in Yerevan, Armenia. More than 100 delegates from all regions of the country and abroad will come together for this three-day program to discuss the specified topic under the motto “I.D.E.A: Initiate, Debate, Empower, Advocate”.

The session will be hosted by one of the best and well-equipped universities in Yerevan, American University of Armenia. In the scope of the National Selection Conference, the delegation of 3 people will also be chosen based on the Independent Jury’s assessment and the voting of the 100 delegates to represent Armenia at the 75th International Session of European Youth Parliament in Riga, Latvia in March of 2014.

The call for Officials, the Media Team and International Delegates has been launched. The Delegates will be allocated in the 7 committees to discuss the assigned topics in the scope of “Eastern Partnership and the EU: on the way to a deeper cooperation” broad theme. The EYP Armenia team will be also organizing a range of evening activities to create platform for non-formal and cultural communication as a supplement to the academic aspect of the conference, including Euroconcert, pub crawl, walking tour in Yerevan, etc.

Eligibility

The conference is open to young people 15-28 year-old, active youth, students coming from Armenia, Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States.

Costs

Participation fee for Armenian delegates are 5 Euro (covering lunch, coffee breaks, conference materials). Participation fee for International delegates (including journalists) covering accommodation in the Guest House is 35 Euro, without accommodation – 5euro. Yet, there is no participation fee for Chairs. International delegates should tae care of their own travel costs to and from Yerevan.

Application

If you want to gain an unforgettable EYP experience, fill in the online application form HERE.
If you want to apply as a chair or journalist, use the following application HERE.

Deadlines:

  • Deadline for the International participants: October 1, 23:59 CET
  • Deadline for the Armenian participants: October 5, 23:59 CET
  • Deadline for the Chairs and the Media team: September 25, 23:59 CET

More information on the upcoming 2nd National Selection Conference, including detailed description of the topics and fees can be found in the info package HERE.

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