9-12/3/2016 - Training Course "European Training for Advocates" (The Hague, Netherlands)

The UNOY Peacebuilders’ Training for Advocates will take place in The Hague 9-16 March 2016 and will bring together 20 peacebuilders to get skills and deep knowledge about European advocacy on youth participation in peacebuilding and countering violence.

The United Network of Young Peacebuilders (UNOY Peacebuilders), are pleased to invite you to apply for participation in our Training of Advocates: Bringing Peace to Policy.

The purpose of this training for advocates is to build the skills and knowledge of young peacebuilders on European advocacy on youth participation in peacebuilding and countering violent extremism (CVE). The training aims to link young people’s peace activism with advocacy at the European level. It will be an opportunity to exchange ideas, experiences and approaches on advocacy and it’s aiming to connect the experiences of young change makers and peacebuilders with the international policy realm. The methodology of the training will be based on non-formal education. Participants will have a central role during the training by sharing their own knowledge and ideas. Participants should come prepared to learn from each other and to share their own advocacy experiences. Intercultural learning is another integral part of the educational approach of the programme and will be maximized through team building activities and encouraging work in small multicultural groups.

This Training Course is for 20 participants participants from Russian Federation, Eastern Partnership countries Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine, Erasmus+: Youth in Action Programme countries Austria, Belgium - DE, Belgium - FL, Belgium - FR, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Former Yugoslav Republic of, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, Western Balkan countries.

It is recommended for Youth workers, Youth leaders, Youth Policy Makers, Youth activists.

The participation fee is € 50 for all participants.
The organizers will cover:
- Visa fee
- Local transportation costs to/from the airport
- Accommodation in a youth hostel in the Hague for the duration of the workshop (shared rooms)
- Full boarding for the duration of the workshop (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Other workshop related costs (training material, travel costs during the workshop, etc.)
- 70 % of international travel costs – (NB: travel costs must be approved by organizers beforehand)
Note: Only the cheapest mean of transportation will be reimbursed (economy class, no taxi). Under 600km of distance participants are required to travel ON LAND.