Applications are now open for the Youth Delegation to the World Forum for Democracy 2023 The World Forum for Democracy is A unique platform for policymakers and activists to debate solutions to the main challenges facing democracies worldwide. By identifying experimental initiatives and practices, the Forum highlights and encourages grassroots democratic innovations and their systemic transfer to strengthen the foundations of democratic societies. The Forum thus contributes to the evolution of democracy towards more participatory and inclusive structures and institutions.
During the 2023 edition of the World Democracy Forum, one of the key questions is... "Can democracy guarantee and deliver peace?"
The central content of the Forum will consist of calls for successful initiatives and actions, starting from real-life experiences. General guiding principles will then be outlined to encourage and foster future policy responses and actions on the ground. In this context, the Council of Europe's Youth Department will invite and prepare a youth presence to participate and engage with decision-makers and opinion leaders in a reflection on the question "Democracy = Peace?".
Custody
- Travel expenses and visa fees will be reimbursed upon presentation of the relevant receipts, in accordance with Council of Europe rules. Only participants who attend the entire event (pre-Forum preparation and World Forum for Democracy) are eligible for reimbursement. Payment will be made by bank transfer after the Forum. Prepaid travel tickets may only be arranged in exceptional and justified cases.
- Food and accommodation are provided and paid for by the Council of Europe during the dates of the activity (arrival on Friday, November 3rd and departure on Thursday, November 9th). Participants will be accommodated at the European Youth Centre in Strasbourg (EYCS). You will be asked to share a room.
Eligibility
To be selected and participate in the 2023 World Economic Forum, young candidates must:
- Be between 18 and 30 years old (exceptions may be made in special cases);
- Being able to communicate and work in English;
- To be actively involved in civil society democracy initiatives;
- To be motivated to contribute to the development of new ideas about democracy and peace;
- Be prepared to share your own challenges faced in relation to democracy and peace;
- Be prepared to adopt a solution-oriented approach, bringing new ideas and perspectives to the issue of democracy and peace;
- Be available to fully participate in the World Forum for Democracy and the preparation process in advance (i.e., online preparation and on-site presence in Strasbourg, arrival on November 3rd and departure on November 9th).
Application
All candidates must register in 2 parts:
- One online enrolment form This form must be filled in.
- A short 1-minute video must be posted on YouTube, with the link attached to the online registration form.
The application form must be submitted online before July 12, 2023 at 13:00 CET (13:00).
For more information, visit the World Forum for Democracy .
