Berlin- RYCO Secretary General, Albert Hani, participated in Berlin Process Leaders Summit, that took place in Berlin on 14th of October. This year’s Summit marked the 10th Anniversary of Berlin Process, bringing together for the tenth time representatives of WB6 governments along with leaders of EU member states, and high-level EU representatives, with an aim
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TIRANA – The Local Branch Office of RYCO in Albania, in collaboration with SCiDEV, hosted the RYCO Youth Talk: YPS and Digital Rights on Friday, October 4, 2024, at Europe House in Tirana. The second edition of Youth Talk explored the intersection of Youth, Peace, and Security (YPS) and Digital Rights, highlighting the critical role
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RYCO Secretary General, Albert Hani, participated in the Foreign Ministers’ Meeting of the Berlin Process that took place in Berlin on the 1st October 2024. During the meeting, Ministers discussed the achievements and challenges of the Berlin Process, highlighting the 10th anniversary of this important platform of regional cooperation. RYCO, as one of the most
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Serbia, Vranjcka Banja – This week, RYCO successfully organized a capacity-building training event as part of the RYCO Superschools Exchange Programme, bringing together 100 secondary school teachers from across the region. This marked a significant milestone as the awarded schools from the 3rd Open Call had their first in-person meeting, allowing them to forge friendships
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Tirana – Are you passionate about data-driven insights and enhancing project impact? The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is looking for a skilled Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer to join our team and help us optimize our projects through effective evaluation systems and practices. Position: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Type: 12 months, with the possibility
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In celebration of the International Day of Peace, the award ceremony for the 2024 Harmony Hero Awards took place at the German Residence in Pristina on September 24th. Organized by RYCO Local Branch Kosovo* and the German Embassy in Kosovo, this event honors young peacebuilders whose contributions to reconciliation and community development are exceptional. After
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The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO), in partnership with Deutsche Welle, cordially invites young journalists and journalism students from the Western Balkans 6 to join the Peace Broadcasters program. This program offers training and mentoring on Intercultural Dialogue, Transitional Justice and Constructive Journalism, with the aim of strengthening and enhancing participants’ skills and knowledge to
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Recognizing the key role of sports in building a better and fairer society, the seventh youth camp on “Intercultural Competencies in Sports” gathered 15 young Montenegrin athletes from different sport disciplines from 17 to 19 September in Bar. Organized by the OSCE Mission to Montenegro, the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) Local Branch Office (LBO)
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30 Years of Peacebuilding: A Journey of Courage, Persistence, and Hope This 21st of September, as we celebrate International Peace Day, I also mark 30 years of my personal and professional engagement in peacebuilding, reconciliation, and human rights. It all began during my law studies in Skopje, where I became a human rights and youth
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WESTERN BALKANS – On September 21st, the world unites to celebrate the International Day of Peace, established by the United Nations to strengthen the ideals of harmony among all nations and peoples. This year’s theme, “Cultivating a Culture of Peace,” emphasizes that peace is not just the absence of conflict but a dynamic process requiring
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