Sarajevo – From July 22 to 24, 2024, Sarajevo hosted the Youth MeetUp, second event within the partnership between RYCO and the Federal Ministry of European and International Affairs of Austria. This gathering followed the insightful study visit to Vienna in April 2024, and aimed to deepen understanding and engagement on crucial topics concerning youth
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Skopje – On July 16, 2024, the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) held a significant event titled “The Role of Media in Promoting the Berlin Process – A Decade On” in Skopje. This event also marked the closing of the Peace Broadcasters program, a key initiative aimed at empowering young journalists in the Western Balkans.
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Mavrovo – The RYCO Local Branch Office in Skopje in the period 21 – 24 of June organized a regional training for the selected grantees of the 2nd Open Call to assist them in implementing ideas about activism and social inclusion in their respective regions. Over an engaging and productive weekend, our grantees immersed themselves
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SERBIA – This month, RYCO Local Branch Office in Serbia organized two Western Balkans Youth Cultural Fund local workshops, dedicated to all individuals and CSO representatives interested in raising their capacities for applying for regional cultural grants. The first workshop took place on Divčibare at the beginning of the month, while members of the CSOs
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Bijelo Pole – Capacity building training for writing project proposals and project implementation was held between 21st and 23rd of June in Bijelo Polje and gathered 18 participants from all parts of Montenegro. Their profiles and areas of interest vary from visual arts and theatre to creative industries and cultural heritage. The aim of the
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Sarajevo – Today, the RYCO Local Branch Office in Bosnia and Herzegovina joined forces with the BH Pride March to host an engaging RYCO Youth Talk titled “Pride Talks.” This event centered around the promotion of “The World and All That It Holds,” a compelling new novel by acclaimed Bosnian-American author Aleksandar Hemon. Hemon is
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Tirana, June 11-13, 2024 – The Youth Summit Tirana, a regional initiative organized this year by the Municipality of Tirana, brought together young leaders, innovators, and thinkers from across the Balkans to discuss and explore opportunities for youth engagement in various sectors. The summit empowered youth by providing a platform for cross-border dialogue, learning, and
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Pristina – The 6th United Nations Youth Assembly in Kosovo was held under the theme “Youth, Peace, and Security in the AI Era” in Istog. This significant event brought together 100 young leaders and activists from various Kosovo communities, along with 25 youth delegates from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia, aged
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Skopje – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) Local Branch Office in North Macedonia recently concluded a six-week MUNA Academy program in Skopje for the second time. The program was designed to equip youth with essential skills for engaging in regional cooperation and understanding the operations of the United Nations. The academy focused on practical
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