Application are now opened for the World Forum for Democracy Youth Delegation. The Forum is a unique platform for political decision-makers and activists to debate solutions to key challenges for democracies worldwide.
By identifying and analyzing experimental initiatives and practices, the Forum highlights and encourages democracy innovations at the grassroots and their transfer on a systemic level in order to strengthen the foundations of democratic societies. The Forum thus contributes to the evolution of democracy towards more participatory and inclusive structures and institutions.
Programme Details
- Theme: Can Democracy Save the Environment?.
- Date: 16 – 18 November 2020.
- Number of Awards: 50-60 young people will be selected.
- Target group: Open to people aged between 18-30.
World Forum for Democracy Youth Delegation Benefits
Travel expenses and visa costs will be reimbursed upon presentation of the relevant receipts, according to the rules of the Council of Europe. Only the participants who attend the entire event (pre-Forum meeting and World Forum) can be reimbursed.
Board and lodging are provided and paid for by the Council of Europe (arrival on Friday 13th November and departure on Thursday 19th November). Participants will be accommodated at the European Youth Centre in Strasbourg (EYCS).
World Forum for Democracy Youth Delegation Eligibility
Candidates for the World Forum, candidates must be:
- aged 18-30 (exceptions can be made in special cases);
- able to communicate and work in English;
- actively involved in civil society democracy initiatives;
- motivated to contribute to developing new ideas on youth and democracy;
- ready to share own challenges faced in relation to media, fake news, information and its effects on democracy;
- ready to adopt a solution-oriented approach by bringing in new ideas and visions on the question of media, fake news, information and democracy;
- available to participate fully in the World Forum for Democracy and the preparation process beforehand.
The Council of Europe welcomes applications from all candidates who fulfill the above mentioned profile, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, color, religion, belief or sexual orientation.
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Application instructions
Eligible applicants should click on the apply button and follow instructions to submit their applications.
A short 1-minute video should be posted on YouTube or another video platform that can be accessed easily, with the link attached to the online application form. The video should answer the question: Why should I be chosen to attend the World Forum?.
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