Youth for Peace: UNESCO Intercultural Leadership Programme – 2025 Cohort
Empowering young leaders worldwide to foster peace and social cohesion through intercultural dialogue and community engagement.
🔍 Quick Snapshot
- Provider: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
- Opportunity Type: Leadership Development Programme
- Deadline: June 22, 2025
- Programme Duration: 7 months (September 2025 – April 2026)
- Start Date: September 2025
- Target Audience: Young leaders aged 25–45 promoting peace and social cohesion
- Location of Global Dialogue: Guangzhou, China (April 2026)
🌍 About the Programme
The Youth for Peace: UNESCO Intercultural Leadership Programme is designed to empower young leaders to foster peace and social cohesion. Participants will engage in online training, virtual mentoring, and the implementation of a 6-month community project. The programme will culminate in an in-person Global Youth Dialogue for Peace event in April 2026 in Guangzhou, China.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
- Age between 25 and 45 as of September 1, 2025
- Proficiency in English
- Actively engaged in promoting peace, dialogue, or social cohesion
- Ability to participate fully in all components of the programme
🎁 Programme Benefits
- Online training sessions to enhance leadership skills
- Virtual mentoring and capacity-building
- Grant funding for a 6-month community project
- Participation in the Global Youth Dialogue for Peace in Guangzhou, China (April 2026)
- Networking with global peers and experts in peacebuilding
📝 How to Apply
- Access the application form at https://surveys.unesco.org/293345?lang=en
- Complete all mandatory fields, including personal information, motivation, and leadership experience
- Submit a brief proposal for a community project
- Upload a copy of your CV
- Confirm your proficiency in English and commitment to participate fully
- Submit the application before the deadline of June 22, 2025
📅 Programme Timeline
- Application Deadline: June 22, 2025
- Online Training: September 2025
- Community Project Implementation: September 2025 – March 2026
- Global Youth Dialogue for Peace: April 2026 in Guangzhou, China
🚀 Ready to Lead Peacebuilding Efforts?
Apply now to join UNESCO's Youth for Peace: Intercultural Leadership Programme and make an impact in your community.
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Source: UNESCO Youth for Peace Programme
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