Tales of Transition Writing Contest

Posted on October 4, 2014 by RedFoxx

Tales of Transition Writing Contest

Description

Do you enjoy writing? Are you interested in post-communist transition? What are your thoughts on a free trip to Prague?

Transitions (TOL) is inviting students from across the globe to choose a topic relating to the social, political, economic, and cultural transition that has taken place in the last 25 years across the formerly communist countries of Europe and Eurasia.

You are free to choose your topic, your angle, your hook, your hypothesis, your research question, your style; as long as your content addresses post-communist transition in Central Europe, Eastern Europe, the Balkans, the Caucasus, or Central Asia, we will process your submission.

A panel of judges, led by Transitions’ editor in chief will choose the top three undergraduate and top three graduate entries. All of the winning entries will be rolled out in our online magazine, which has an international audience of more than 25,000 monthly readers.

The first place undergraduate and first place graduate writers will win a FREE trip to Prague to attend our fall conference, 25 Years After: The Challenges of Building the Post-Communist Media and Communication Industries, from 20-22 November 2014.^*

Submissions are due by 10 October 2014. Submit your entry here!

^* Winner’s package includes the flight to Prague, accommodation in Prague, local transportation, breakfast, daily refreshments, and lunch. Airport transfers and dinners are not included. Prize packages are generously provided by the International Visegrad Fund, which is funding the contest as part of a series of activities and events centered around the 25-year, post-communist anniversary.

The official call

Mosaic’s International Leadership Programme

Posted on October 4, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 6 October 2014 at 09:00 (GMT+1)
Open to: participants between the ages of 25 and 35 years old
Venue: 18 – 29 May 2015, in the Middle East

Description

The International Leadership Programme is an innovative leadership development opportunity which aims to develop leadership skills, inspire thinking about global issues and equip young people to become involved in their local communities. The International Leadership Programme 2015 will begin with a Summit from 18 – 29 May 2015 which will take place in the Middle East.The programme begins with the International Summit, which brings together 80 international young leaders aged 25-35 to participate in a two week residential training conference, featuring world-renowned leadership trainers and speakers.The Summit includes leadership skills workshops, inspirational sessions on global issues such as poverty and sustainability, and visits to projects in the local area which demonstrate leadership in action.Following the Summit each participant is matched with a Mosaic mentor who supports them to write a personal ‘Action Plan’ outlining how they will put their learning into action in their local community.

Participants report to Mosaic on their progress against targets set in their Action Plan for 12 months following the Summit.

Participants’ Action Plans have included projects as wide ranging as running employability skills workshops in Algeria, establishing a mobile library service in rural Indonesia and a women’s financial empowerment project in Iraqi Kurdistan..

Eligibility

In order to be considered eligible to apply, you must fulfill all of the following criteria:

Age range as of 18 May 2015: 25–35 years
A national and resident of Afghanistan, Algeria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Malaysia, Morocco, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, UAE or UK.
Able to be at the Summit in May 2015. You will need to have a valid passport and ability to apply for a visa. Participants are responsible for arranging both of these.
Fluent English (all elements of the programme will be conducted in English)

Costs

Mosaic is a charity and not a rich organisation. There are significant costs associated with the International Leadership Programme, some of which will be the responsibility of participants – these will be made clear (together with practical arrangements such as flights and visa applications when participants are appointed). At this stage, we do not require information about your financial situation and Mosaic does not wish to discourage any applicant who faces financial difficulty – bursaries will be available to support those who need them.

Application

Participant recruitment for the 2015 programme is open from 15 September and closes at 0900 (GMT+1) on 6 October 2014.

Before completing your application, please ensure that you have read the instructions on how to apply to the programme available to download Applicants sheet. Please note that for your application to be considered you must complete it in full.

Firstly, you will be asked for details including your age, nationality, contact details, a short work history and study history, your career aspirations (100 word limit) as well as contact details for 2 referees who we will contact should you be offered a participant place. Secondly, you will be asked some questions to assess what impact the programme could have on you. The questions you will be asked are:

Please give an example of a time when you have changed a situation – it could be in your workplace, community or personal life. What skills did you use to bring about change? (200 word limit)
From the list of competencies below, which one do you most want to develop? Please describe below what benefit it could bring to you and your community. (200 word limit)

a) The drive and initiative to seize new opportunities, and the resilience to continue when difficulties arise.
b) Having a strong and/or growing sense of self-awareness, and the ability to use this awareness to get the best from ourselves.
c) The ability to engage and work with different people from different backgrounds, providing them with inspiration, a clear vision and strong communication.
d) Having a genuine openness to new experience and a readiness to listen to others, in order to continue to learn throughout career and life.
e) Working with humility and integrity, and being highly reliable and trustworthy in all aspects of life.

Can you give an example of how a global issue is currently affecting your own local community? (200 word limit)
Can you give an example of where a positive attitude has enabled you to overcome a challenge? (200 word limit)

In order to apply, register HERE.

International Conference ‘Art, Society and Politics in (Post) Socialism’ in Timisoara, Romania

Posted on September 27, 2014 by RedFoxx

CONFERENCE: ” Art, Society and Politics in (Post) Socialism”
VENUE: West University of Timisoara, Romania, 17-18 November 2014
PRESENTATION
The Conference aims at investigating the multiple dimensions of the arts in socialist and post-socialist societies. We welcome contributions from all fields which are relevant for understanding the relationship between the arts, society and politics, such as history, art history, anthropology, sociology, and political science. Interdisciplinary approach and comparative perspective are encouraged.
Although the focus of the conference is on visual arts, papers concerning music, literature, and performing arts will also be considered.
Suggested topics include, but are not limited to the following:

· Public art in socialist and post-socialist countries
· Commissioning public art in socialism
· Propaganda and dissent in arts
· Politics and the public reception of the work of art
· Status of arts and artists in post-socialism
· Arts education in (post) socialism
· Art and ideology
· Public art and collective memory

The conference language is English.
DEADLINE
Please send a short presentation and an abstract of no more 300 words on the address andreea.lazea@e-uvt.ro. The deadline for abstract submission is October 15, 2014. Authors invited to attend the conference will be notified by October 20, 2014. Proposals consisting in portfolios of images, short movies, multimedia products, projects are also welcome.
EXPENSES
There is no participation fee.
A limited reimbursement, up to 350 Euro, can be offered to participants abroad, for international travel expenses. Accommodation will be provided subject to availability.
If you have additional queries, you may send an email to the address above.

Apply now for the international seminar “United Europe – Democracy at all levels!”

Posted on September 27, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 8 October 2014
Open to: Young people aged 18-30 years who are citizens of one of the 47 member states of the Council of Europe + citizens of Belarus.
Venue: 25-30 November 2014 in Chisinau, Moldova.

Description

Co – organised by JEF Europe, JEF Moldova and JEF Belarus, the International Seminar “United Europe – Democracy at all levels” will take place from the 25-30 November in Chisinau, the capital of Moldova.

About JEF: Young European Federalists (JEF, French Jeunes Européens fédéralistes) is a political youth organisation. Active in most European countries and with around 25,000 members, it seeks to promote European integration through the strengthening and democratisation of the European Union (EU). JEF has close ties to the European Movement and the Union of European Federalists and is a full member of the European Youth Forum (YFJ). Former activists of JEF are organised in the Friends of JEF.

Eligibility

Young people aged 18-30 years who are citizens of one of the 47 member states of the Council of Europe + citizens of Belarus. Applications from non-eligible persons will not be taken into account.

Costs

Participation fee: 120€ for JEF Members, 150€ for Non-JEF Members 30€ for Belorussian and Moldavian participants. (There are 10 scholarships of 50€ provided upon request)

Travel reimbursement: 70% of the travel costs (up to max 200€)

*JEF Europe and JEF Moldova will assist in visa procedures if needed.

**Do not book your ticket and/or pay the participation fee before you receive an e-mail confirmation regarding your selection

Application

Deadline for applications: 8 October 2014

To apply, please fill out this form.
Confirmation of your participation will be sent on Friday 10th October.

For more information read the full call HERE

Youth Forum “New Generation for Eu Enlargement”

Posted on September 21, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 29 September 2014
Open to: participants between the ages of 20 and 30 years old, from EU and neigbouring countries.
Venue: 25-30 October 2014, Belgrade, Republic of Serbia

Description

The Youth Forum “New Generation for EU Enlargement” will take place in Belgrade, Republic of Serbia, on 25 and 30 October 2014. This Forum are organized by the European Center for Peace and Development (ECPD) of the University for Peace established by the United Nations, the Association of European Border Regions (AEBR) and Youth Association of Serbia (OSS), with cooperation with Euroregion Nisava and Euroregion Drina. Analyzing the situation in the Balkans and results of projects dealing with cross-border cooperation reconciliation, tolerance and human security as preconditions for maintaining peace in the Balkans, we have concluded that, although the Balkans’ capacity for changes and innovations in the area of cross-border cooperation at the local and regional level is constantly growing, the analysis shows that there is a lack of young leaders in the border areas who can initiate and implement the cross-border projects and prepare the new generation for the EU Enlargement. Cross-border cooperation is one of the crucial factors influencing the achievements of the economics, social and territorial cohesion within Europe, especially relating to the borders between the new and the old member states, between the new member states, as well as between the new EU member states and their neighboring countries. For almost half century cross-border cooperation has been recognized as a very powerful tool for maintaining peace and building good neighbourly relations between the European borders.

The meeting aims to provide young people with a deeper understanding of the circumstances in which they live and to enable them to develop common initiatives and projects for assuring a positive prospect for young people in the border regions of Europe.

Eligibility

In order to be considered eligible to apply, you must fulfill all of the following criteria:

Preferable age between 20 and 30
The applicants should have ability to speak and understand English
postgraduate students from the Balkan region who are majoring in one of the following fields: cross-border cooperation, politics and diplomacy, economics, culture, media, tourism, sports, peace and conflict resolution.
young professionals in one of the following fields: cross-border cooperation, politics and diplomacy, economics, culture, media, tourism, sports, peace and conflict resolution
young professionals in one of the following fields: cross-border cooperation, politics and diplomacy, economics, culture, media, tourism, sports, peace and conflict resolution

Application

For applying to participate in the work of the Youth Forum, please send the filled registration form by September 29, 2014 to the following e-mail address: info@ecpdorg.net or office@ecpd.org.rs .

DOWNLOAD | Registration form | (*.docx file)

You are encouraged to use Europass (CV) form to present yourself. You may find CV template at this link:http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/europass/home/hornav/Downloads.csp

For more infomation click this link..

No Hate Speech Seminar in Berlin, Germany

Posted on September 21, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 1 October 2014
Open to: people from Germany and all countries from the Balkan region
Venue: 20-29 October in Berlin, Germany

Description

SCI Germany in cooperation with the “SAVA Workinggroup” and the “Media Competence Centre Pankow” is organizing the “No Hate Speech” Seminar which will be held in Berlin from 20-29 October 2014. During this seminar the participants will get to know about the “No Hate Speech” movement, which addresses and contradicts hate speech, racism and discrimination in their online expression. The participants will first discuss the topic theoretically by analysing examples. Then, under the guidance of the media competence centre, they will develop an online platform which enables users to react to hate speech creatively and to connect with other activists of the No Hate Speech movement. After the seminar, it is planned to organize an event in each participating country with the aim of popularizing and promoting the platform.

Eligibility

The seminar is open to people interested in the topic coming from Germany and all countries from the Balkan region.

Costs

All the costs for food, accommodation and travels inside Berlin are covered by the organizers. Participants will need to cover their own travel expenses.

Application

Interested applicants need to fill in the application form available HERE and submit it to: outgoing@sci-d.de.

The deadline to apply is 1 October 2014.

For further information please visit the official call.

School of Fundamental Diplomatic Skills 2015, Warsaw, Poland

Posted on September 21, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 4 January 2015
Open to: Highly motivated students wishing to complement their university education; Recent graduates wishing to develop often overlooked soft-skills necessary for work in the international community; Young professionals looking to distinguish themselves from their peers
Venue: 2-6 February, 2015, Warsaw, Poland

Description

The School of Fundamental Diplomatic Skills is a course designed for university students, recent graduates and young professionals who recognize the value and necessity of soft skills expected by employers and recruiters from diplomatic and international business sectors. Over 30 intensive hours, participants will engage in simulations, workshops and lectures. Method:

30 hours of rigorous, hands-on workshops, simulations and lectures
Modern techniques of instruction
Unique combination of practice and theory
Diverse and multicultural participants, which establishes a forum for exchanging experiences and networking. The European Academy of Diplomacy annually hosts 100s participants from more than 40 countries in our various international programs.

Eligibility

Highly motivated students wishing to complement their university education; Recent graduates wishing to develop often overlooked soft-skills necessary for work in the international community; Young professionals looking to distinguish themselves from their peers

Costs & Scholarships

335 EUR (without accommodation) or 535 EUR (with accommodation). The registration fee includes 5 days of the courses, materials, coffee breaks, lunches and diploma. All participants are expected to arrange their own travel. Limited number of best applicants will receive a scholarship.

Application

Application form needs to be submitted along with the current CV. All applicants will be required to submit a current CV in Europass format.

In order to apply, register HERE.

The official web-page.

CROSS THE BORDER II – Peace Education in Youth Work in France

Posted on September 14, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 26 September 2014
Open to: participants between the ages of 18 and 25 years old, from Caucasus, Germany and Russian Federation.
Venue: 21-30 November 2014, Bouvante, France

Description

The Ceméa Rhône-Alpes organization,in partnership with Great Silk Way International Youth Union, organizes the Cross the Border 2014 project, with the support of Erasmus + program. The event will take place from November 21st to 30th 2014 (travel days included) in Bouvante – France.

Eligibility

In order to be considered eligible to apply, you must fulfill all of the following criteria:

Costs

Application

If you are motivated to join us and make the dierence; if your profile meets the above-mentioned criteria, then fill the online application form by Friday, 26 September 2014.

In order to apply, register HERE.

If you have any questions, write to: Edouard Portefaix (e.portefaix@cemearhonealpes.org)

The official web-page.

Student’s Model United Nations 2014 Banja Luka

Posted on September 14, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 25 September 2014 at 12:00
Open to: students and young people between 18 and 35 years old, in the field of diplomacy, international relations and international law
Venue: 16-19 October 2014, Banja Luka, Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Description

SMUN is an MUN (Model United Nations) conference organized by NGO “Center for Studies of National Development” (www.anr.edu.rs) from Belgrade, Serbia and Student’s club of Faculty of Political Science Banja Luka, Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina(http://klubstudenatafpn.wix.com/klubstudenata) that aims to simulate the work of UN bodies and to, by doing that, educate and prepare young students from all over the world regardless of their current studies for service in diplomacy and to promote and share values of informal education and the importance of understanding decision making process used by UN. The main goal of the conference is the encouragement of networking within the future decision makers.

Conference will take place in Banja Luka, and it will last from 16th till 19th of the October this year. S MUN will simulate the work of International Court of Justice, UN Security Council and Human Rights Council.

Eligibility

In order to be considered eligible to apply, you must fulfill all of the following criteria:

be between the ages of 18 and 35 years old on 16 October 2014
possesing intermediate level of English language
hold a passport valid until at least April 2015
interesting in the field of diplomacy, international relations and international law

Costs

Basic participation fee: 15 euros/20 KM/ 1500 RSD

This fee covers:-all conference materials,certificate, entrance to all social events, sightseeing

Accomodation costs will be covered by the organizers.

For more information contact f.colakovic@anr.edu.rs.

Application

It is planned that the maximum number of participants in the simulation is 80. The final list, which will contain the names and surnames of the participants and accurately determined the number will be available to participants and to all contributors and interested individuals and legal entities, in early October 2014, the sites of The Student’s Club of Faculty of Political Science, Banja Luka and the Center for Studies National Development in Belgrade. If the additional needs of the participants are identified during the preparation for the simulation, there is a possibility of extension to a particular task.

In order to apply, register HERE.

Please fill and send form to smun2014application@gmail.com no later then 25.09.2014.

The official web-page.

Peace Revolution Fellowship in Thailand – Global Peace On The Move XIII – February 2015

Posted on September 5, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 31 October 2014
Open to: candidates between the ages of 18 and 30 years old
Fellowship: partial sponsoring of airfare* ; free accommodation ; free catering ; free local transportation ; free meditation retreat fee

Description

Applications for the Peace Revolution Fellowship in Thailand – Global Peace On The Move XIII – February 11-24 2015 are open now!The fellowship offers a 14 days intensive training program providing participants with deeper insight in the relationship between inner peace and sustainable world peace and enhancing their ability to create peace within their family, professional and social environment.

In addition to our intense meditation practice, participants will gain knowledge of various theoretical approaches that include:

Conflict resolution and the role of basic human self-discipline
The role of our habits in our daily life and how to improve them; the 5 Rooms of Life approach
The factors that determine our perception to think, act and speak; relation between body and mind
Leadership: Eight pillars for a stable peaceful society
Thai-Buddhist Studies

Presently, the fellowship takes place at Mooktawan Sanctuary in an island at the southern part of Thailand. Participants will enjoy meditating in a serene and peaceful near-forest environment. Well, many people say it′s a celestial hideaway on Earth. The following video is taken from the Global Peace on the Move V event at Mooktawan:

http://youtu.be/ceCoUbA-Ao4

Eligibility

Candidates should be 18-30 years old at the time of submitting the application in order to receive the airfare support.
Candidates must have completed 42 days of the online self-development program. Note that in order to submit the application form, candidates do not need to have completed the online self-development program.
The completed self-development program needs to be current. You may refer to the self-development validity according to the date specified by the fellowship you are applying to. If it is more than 1 year since the self-development program completion, you will have to do it again. If it is more than 6 months but less than 1 year, you will have to submit 15 days more of Inner Peace Time journal.
Candidates must have completed at least 1 OFFLINE (with 5 or more participants) and 1 ONLINE (with 10 or more participants) Special Ops.
Candidates must have submitted a PIPO Proposal.
Candidates have good proficiency in written and spoken English language.
Candidates should be optimistic, be open-minded, show leadership potential, and have a genuine interest in peace.

Fellowship

The Thailand fellowship includes:

partial sponsoring of airfare*
free accommodation
free catering
free local transportation
free meditation retreat fee

*Everyone is welcome to join the fellowship. But to be eligible for the partial sponsoring of airfare, candidates must be between 18-30 years old.

Application

Application deadline: 31 October 2014

Eligibility deadline: 30 November 2014

For more details please visit the official website