PODGORICA – Head of RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro – Mr Edin Koljenović held a productive meeting with the Democratization Program Manager at OSCE Mission to Montenegro – Mr Bernd Burwitz and Senior Program Assistant for Youth Portfolio – Ms Irena Marunović, at Local Branch Office’s premises, on September 12, 2023. Mr Koljenović provided
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Belgrade – RYCO Local Branch Office in Serbia took part in Belgrade Pride Week by organizing the Youth Coffee Talk titled RYCO@BGPride: Queer for Peace – Are We Close? on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. The event was dedicated to exploring the crucial role and benefits of involving queer voices in peacebuilding, especially in the context
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In the Fair of creativity and youth, the RYCO Local Branch Office in Kosovo* proudly showcased its commitment to fostering peace and cooperation with the slogan, “Peaceful Vibes Only. Are You with Us?” during its active participation in the Youth Fair. This event was organized by the Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sports with the
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Podgorica – The high temperature didn’t stop us from working hard this week. After a long break, Hajde students from the region gathered in Podgorica at the training about digital journalism, disinformation, and fact-checking, organized by RYCO thanks to financial support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland. During the three
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BERLIN – The Berlin Declaration of the Western Balkans Youth Forum 2022 is finally launched. The tremendous work derived from a collaborative effort by over 70 young individuals from across the WB, who spent four days working together to provide a youth perspective on crucial matters such as resilient democracy, inclusive peace and security, and
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RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro organized a three-day Intercultural Youth Eco Camp in cooperation with the local NGO from the north- Euromost, for the fourth year in a row. The Camp took place in Gusinje (valley Vusanje, Prokletije) and Plav, 9-11 August 2023, gathering more than 50 young people from Montenegro, Serbia, Bosnia and
read more(Pristina, 10th August 2023) – On the occasion of International Youth Day 2023, RYCO Local Branch Office in Kosovo*, in close cooperation with the German Embassy in Kosovo, recognized and honored young individuals who have significantly contributed to peacebuilding processes, through the establishment of “Harmony Hero Award”. Nominations from all individuals and organizations who knew
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WESTERN BALKANS/JAPAN – Are you intrigued by Japanese culture? Would you like to immerse yourself in a 7-day cultural experience that lets you delve deeper into it? The good news awaits you. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (MOFA) and the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) are excited to collaborate for the fourth consecutive
read moreSarajevo – In celebration of International Youth Day, a global array of events is being organised to shed light on the multifaceted challenges faced by young people worldwide, encompassing legal, environmental, economic, social, educational, and cultural dimensions. In the heart of Sarajevo, a dynamic gathering titled “You(th) Can Lead” took center stage last night, organised
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ŠABAC – The RYCO Local Branch Office in Serbia, with the support of the OSCE Mission to Serbia, organized a capacity-building training for Civil Society Organizations on project proposal writing in the area of intercultural exchange and reconciliation. This year’s training, held in Šabac from 20th to 23rd of July, gathered 15 civil society representatives.
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