Now, more than ever before, we are seeing just how crucial youth voices are in peacebuilding and conflict resolution. Young people are uniquely affected by violence and conflict, and as such, they deserve a spot at the table – the opportunity to participate in building a community which guarantees freedom, dignity, and democracy. While many
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From Local Action to Regional Change: RYCO Celebrates Youth, Peace and Security Achievements in the Western Balkans PRISTINA, 29 October 2026 – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO), with the support of the German Federal Foreign Office (GFFO), brought together young people, civil society organisations, institutional representatives and regional partners in Pristina for the final
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Have you been part of a RYCO exchange, program or project? Have you implemented an initiative with RYCO’s support? We want to hear your story! Every RYCO experience has a story behind it. New friendships, unexpected opportunities, meaningful connections and moments that stay with us long after a project ends. As RYCO marks its 10th
read morePRISTINA, 28 October 2026 – 7 secondary schools from Kosovo, selected under the 5th Superschools Open Call, presented their regional partnerships and new project ideas during the “Meet the Superschools” event part of Superschools programme, an initiative co-funded by the European Union (EU) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), and
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WESTERN BALKANS/JAPAN – The wait is over! The final list of participants for the MIRAI 2026/2027 – Western Balkans Meet Japan: A Bridge into the Future exchange program has been announced! 13 young people from across the Western Balkans are getting ready for a unique journey to Japan, taking place from 20–26 January 2027. For
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The conversation started in Bitola, close to the places where the just transition is already personal: schools, workplaces and communities whose future has long been connected to coal. From 5–8 October, 15 young people from across the Western Balkans came together to explore what a just transition should mean for their generation. Selected through a
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The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Regional Youth Cooperation Office, Local Branch Office in Serbia (RYCO) invite young people and everyone interested in working with youth to apply for a Y-PEER Educators Training, focused on peer education, peacebuilding, and the promotion of dialogue, tolerance, and mutual understanding. The aim of the training is
read moreBudva, Montenegro, 22 October 2026 – Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO), represented by Secretary General Vladimir Obradović, participated in the Berlin Process Leaders’ Summit held in Montenegro, bringing the perspectives and recommendations of young people from across the Western Balkans to regional and European leaders and presenting a new initiative aimed at securing long-term support
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Are you passionate about youth cooperation, regional development, and building strong partnerships that create meaningful opportunities for young people? The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is looking for an experienced Head of Local Branch Office (HLBO) in North Macedonia to lead its operations in Skopje and strengthen youth cooperation, mobility, and exchange across the region.
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Are you passionate about youth cooperation, regional development, and building strong partnerships that create meaningful opportunities for young people? The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is looking for an experienced Head of Local Branch Office (HLBO) in Serbia to lead its operations in Belgrade and strengthen youth cooperation, mobility, and exchange across the region. This
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