Call for Applications: Regional Youth Exchange Programme on Gender Equality in Alexandria, Egypt (Fully Funded)

Swedish Institute Alexandria (SwedAlex) and the Danish Egyptian Dialogue Institute (DEDI) are inviting young people from the region (EU-MENA) to apply for a Regional Youth Exchange Programme (YEP-EU/MENA) in Alexandria, Egypt on 27-30 May. The theme for this year’s forum is gender equality with an aim to conceptualize a gender agenda that is conducive and sustainable.

The forum will aim at answering the question: “Do We Need a Gender Agenda for Politics?”. The dialogue forum targets young professionals and politicians from various backgrounds, whom are eager to foster dialogue in their own societies, organizations, and institutions on the topic of gender equality.

Worth

Forums costs
Swedish Institute Alexandria and DEDI will cover all costs relevant to the forum including flights, accommodation and meals

Eligibility

Age: 22 – 32
Regions: From MENA and Europe
Professional and Educational Background: youth working in civil society, government, academia, political party, or a student researching in this area, and have a clear interest in the topic.
Language: Fluent in English

Deadline: April 1, 2016

To apply and for more information visit here

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