United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Global Forum in Bali, Indonesia

Deadline: 30 June 2014
Open to: youth between 18-30 years old
Venue: 29-30 August 2014 in Bali, Indonesia

Description

The Global Forum is the highest-profile event of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations. The 6th Global Forum  will be held this year in Bali, Indonesia and the theme of the Forum will be “Unity in Diversity: Celebrating Diversity for Common and Shared Values”.

This Forum will bring together participants including youth, political and corporate leaders, civil society activists, representatives of faith communities, journalists, etc. to work together and agree on joint actions to improve relations across cultures and religions and build a lasting peace.

A total of 100 youth from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds and with outstanding track records in intercultural dialogue and youth work will be selected as participants of the Youth Event  which will take place on 28 August 2014.

The Indonesian government is offering some support for the 100 youth representatives wishing to attend the UNAOC Forum in Bali.

Eligibility

In order to participate in the Forum, applicants must:

  • Be 18-30 years old;
  • Have a good command of English;
  • Be members of non-government and non-for-profit youth-led organizations (organizations led by youth for the benefit of youth), or have experience in youth activities.Mandate of the youth organization or youth activities is related to the UNAOC’s objectives.

The youth event offers 100 places: 40 places will be allocated to international participants and 60 places will be allocated to Indonesian participants.

Costs

The organisers will cover accommodation, food, local transport and travel costs.

International participants will need to cover transportation to and from the capital airport in their home country and all visa related costs. They must obtain their own travel and medical insurance for their stay in Bali.

Application

In order to apply you must submit the application form to: bali@unaocyouth.org

The deadline for applications is 30 June 2014 (11:59 PM- New York time).

For further details please visit the official website.

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