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UNAOC Young Peacebuilders Programme 2026–2027
United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)
About this opportunity
Fully funded program empowering young leaders to promote peace, intercultural dialogue, and social cohesion in their communities.
The UNAOC Young Peacebuilders Programme 2026–2027 offers young leaders from the South Caucasus and Central Asia a structured peace education experience to build skills, networks, and mentorship for advancing peace and preventing violent extremism.
What it offers
- A comprehensive learning journey for 20 selected participants, combining:
- An online learning phase with facilitated educational modules
- An intensive one-week in-person workshop
- Design and implementation of community-level “peace projects”
- A results-sharing symposium to present lessons learned and recommendations to stakeholders
Who can apply
- Young leaders aged 18 to 25 from the South Caucasus and Central Asia
What you'll do
- Advance peace and social cohesion
- Strengthen intercultural and interfaith dialogue
- Contribute to preventing violent extremism in your communities
- Engage in a blended learning approach with training, exchange, and real-world implementation
How to apply
- Apply online via the programme’s application portal
- The deadline to apply is 31 July
Good to know
- The programme is part of the “Peace4Culture Global Call” framework, launched in 2022 by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan in partnership with UNAOC
- Since its inception, the programme has empowered 155 young leaders from 58 countries
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Key details
TypeProgram
LocationPan-African
FundingFully Funded
DeadlineDeadline not stated — check the official page
EligibilityAfrica
Open to applicants across Africa.
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