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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RYCO Secretary General, Albert Hani, attended a conference organized by the “Beyond Borders Stakeholders Conference”, in Bonn. He shared RYCO’s experience in Western Balkans regional cooperation with key European stakeholders working with youth and on youth-related topics. During a panel discussion titled “Does regional cooperation work and what are the evidence that prove it?”, SG Hani
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Skopje – Today, a productive meeting was held between representatives of the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) and Victorija Trajkov, Deputy Minister of European Affairs in North Macedonia. The meeting included Albert Hani, Secretary General of RYCO, Vladimir Gjorgjevski, Head of the RYCO Office in North Macedonia, and Anja Bebekovska, Program Officer at RYCO North
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The Berlin Process Summit has officially introduced a new visual identity, created by a talented team of six young designers from the Western Balkans. Selected through a public call by the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) in partnership with the German Federal Foreign Office in June this year, the young designers have worked together to
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Tirana- 16 schools from Albania have been awarded the title of “Superschool” this year, and their proposed projects, which will contribute to peacebuilding, reconciliation, and intercultural learning and dialogue within the framework of the Balkans School Exchange Program, were presented today at a public event called “Meet the Superschools,” organized by the Regional Youth Cooperation
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Sarajevo- 16 schools from Bosnia and Herzegovina have been awarded the title of “Super School” this year, and their proposed projects, which will contribute to peacebuilding, reconciliation, and intercultural learning and dialogue within the framework of the Balkans School Exchange Program, were presented today at a public event called “Meet the Superschools,” organized by RYCO
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Western Balkans – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office is looking for an Advocacy Expert! Job Description The advocacy expert is responsible for supporting the setting of the programmatic objectives of the project to be achieved through the project activities, and in line with the RYCO Strategic Plan. S/he is responsible for drafting and coordinating initiatives which
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We are thrilled to announce the final selection of participants for the 2024/2025 edition of Western Balkans Meet Japan – A Bridge into the Future! After a comprehensive and thorough selection process, we have chosen an exceptional group of individuals who will represent the Western Balkans in this prestigious program. This year, we received an
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For the fifth year running, the Regional Incubator for Social Entrepreneurs (RISE) is launching a Call for Applications for its program to support young social entrepreneurs in the Western Balkans, the RISE Journey. RISE Journey 5, from idea to social business The essence of the RISE Journey program lies in its support to young
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