The Youth for Peace Team at UNESCO announced the global call for applications for the second edition of the Youth for Peace: UNESCO Intercultural Leadership Programme.

Applications are open until 19 July 2026 at 23:59 CEST, Paris time

Over the course of the programme, 50 selected participants will:

  • Strengthen their capacity as intercultural leaders through a series of high-level online masterclasses and peer-to-peer exchanges (Oct-Dec 2026);
  • Design and lead a dialogue-based community initiative aligned with the programme’s annual theme, supported by seed funding of USD 10,000 (Jan-Jul 2027); while receiving ongoing mentorship and leadership development opportunities from an international network of experts and practitioners;
  • Contribute to international conversations on peace, inclusion, and intercultural dialogue through participation in the UNESCO Global Youth Dialogue for Peace in China (Q3-4 2027)
  • Join a global community of emerging intercultural leaders and become part of UNESCO’s Global Youth Alumni Network. 

Finbd out more information here

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