RYCO – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is inviting tenderers to submit their offers for the tender “Development and Implementation of the 10th Anniversary Campaign and Enhancement of RYCO’s Brand Book and Visual Assets” RYCO is seeking the services of a creative agency to develop and implement several processes contributing to visibility and recognizability
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Students and teachers from twelve high schools across the Western Balkans have been selected to take part in RYCO Superschools exchanges and learn more how physical activity, sport, and play can be used to address important social topics. Through the program, participants will learn how sport can support the prevention of violence, strengthen social cohesion,
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RYCO invites civil society organizations across the Western Balkans to apply for the 7th RYCOnnecting Youth Open Call, supporting youth-led initiatives that strengthen reconciliation, intercultural learning, dialogue, and regional cooperation. This Open Call is a key instrument of RYCO’s Strategic Plan 2025–2027, translating our vision into concrete action by empowering young people and CSOs to build trust, cooperation,
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Western Balkans, Friday 19th December – Representatives of governments and youth from WB6 gather together in 27th RYCO Governing Board Meeting to evaluate achieved results and discuss priorities and upcoming activities for the year ahead. GB Meeting, that took place online, marked an important milestone in the organization’s governance and strategic planning cycle. The meeting
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RYCO’s Eighth Newsletter is here! Packed with highlights and upcoming events, our team has worked hard to make this newsletter a gateway to the latest happenings in the Regional Youth Cooperation Office. In this edition, you’ll find diverse features, ranging from RYCO activities and inspiring individuals to exciting upcoming events, promising to keep you informed
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The RYCO Local Branch Office in Serbia, in partnership with United Nations agencies in Serbia (UNFPA and UNDP), organized a two-day capacity-building training for civil society organizations focused on the Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) and Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agendas. Held on 13–14 December, the training marked the first in a series of joint activities
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The Parliament of Montenegro today hosted the conference “Berlin Process Youth Forum – Conclusions and Recommendations in the Context of Montenegro”, organized in cooperation with the Local Office of the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) and the OSCE Mission to Montenegro. Opening the conference, Vice President of the Parliament of Montenegro Boris Pejović emphasized the
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RYCO has been awarded a formal commendation by the Ambassador of Japan to Albania, H.E. KATO Kikuko, marking a significant milestone in the seven-year partnership that has strengthened dialogue, cultural exchange, and youth empowerment across the Western Balkans. The recognition reflects the long-standing cooperation between RYCO and the Government of Japan through the MIRAI Program—an
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The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO), in cooperation with the OSCE Mission to Montenegro, organized a three-day training from 28 to 30 November, aimed at strengthening the capacities of civil society organizations and secondary schools to implement the Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) Agenda. The activity brought together 20 participants, representing secondary schools and non-governmental
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