Western Balkans – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is seeking applicants for the position of Secretary General. The Secretary General (SG) is responsible for the Head Office and Local Branch Offices leadership and providing direction and clarity to the organization’s strategic and policy development. Position: Secretary General Work base: RYCO Head Office, Tirana, Albania
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The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is seeking applicants for the position of Deputy Secretary General. The Deputy Secretary General is accountable to the Secretary General and the Governing Board. Their main task is to “assist the Secretary General in fulfilling his/her mandate” as per RYCO’s HR Policy Manual. Position: Deputy Secretary General Work base:
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Vienn, Austria – Yesterday, in a significant gathering focused on fostering collaboration across the Western Balkans, the Secretary General of the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) joined the Coordination Meeting of Regional Organizations at the Energy Community Secretariat in Vienna. The meeting brought together representatives from various regional organizations including the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC),
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Tirana, Albania – In a significant meeting focused on fostering regional collaboration, Ambassador Tarran met with Secretary General Albert Hani to discuss initiatives aimed at empowering youth. The two parties emphasized the critical importance of advancing the #YouthPeaceSecurity agenda, highlighting the role of young people in enhancing peace and stability across the region. During the
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BERLIN – On the 10th anniversary of the launching of the Berlin Process in 2014, the Heads of Government of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, as well as the representatives of Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Poland, Slovenia, the United Kingdom, and representatives of the European Union (EU) and
read moreBerlin – Alongside aspirations for European integration and greater democratization, young people in the Western Balkans are also united by common problems, and intensified cooperation among youth is essential for fostering reconciliation and overcoming today’s challenges. This message was conveyed at the Western Balkans Youth Forum, held on October 13 and 14 in Berlin, Germany.
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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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