19-20/09/2016 - UNESCO International Conference on the Prevention of Violent Extremism through Education (Delhi)

UNESCO and the UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development are convening the UNESCO International Conference on the Prevention of Violent Extremism through Education, in Hotel Novetel, New Delhi, India on 19 and 20 September 2016.

The International Conference seeks to build a common understanding, among senior education policy makers from around the world, about the educational interventions and approaches that are needed to ensure that education systems contribute appropriately and effectively to the prevention of violent extremism.

UNESCO MGIEP is looking for 50 dynamic young people from around the world, and across multiple sectors, who are committed to building a more peaceful and sustainable world to participate in TAGe Delhi to share their views and opinions with decision-makers and experts working on Prevention of Violent Extremism through Education(PVE/E).

Eligibility:
- Age: 25 to 35 years as on August 1, 2016;
- Good command of English/French, and be able to actively participate in conference discussion (starting with online discussion from July 18 2016);
- Engagement and expertise in the field of PVE/E, GCED, peace education, youth engagement, policy influence, peace and conflict resolution and related fields and be able to show evidence of their achievements;
- The degree of leadership, engagement or initiative undertaken at community/country/regional/global levels, related to the Conference theme;
- Commitment and active participation in the preparatory and follow-up processes to ensure a productive conference;
- Geographic, gender, age, and sector diversity will be considered.

Costs:
- Accommodation (on a twin sharing basis) and meals from 18 September (afternoon) to 22 September (morning) to international and non-Delhi delegates;
- Limited number of participants will receive travel sponsorship;
- Priority will be given to applicants from developing countries and on the merit of application;
- UNESCO MGIEP will provide round trip air tickets between the participants nearest airport and New Delhi, as well as accommodation and meals.

How to apply?
The selection of participants will be made by the UNESCO MGIEP. Completion of the application does not guarantee selection, which will be the sole and absolute discretion of UNESCO MGIEP and the decisions made by UNESCO MGIEP is final.

The deadline for the submission of all applications is Monday 5, August 2016, 17:00. (IST). Only complete applications received by this date will be considered. The selected applicants will be notified by UNESCO MGIEP between 12 -19 August 2016.

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