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UNESCO Youth for Peace: Intercultural Leadership Programme 2026 (USD 10,000 Seed Funding)

Global (Open to applicants worldwide) · Deadline 19 July 2026

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About this opportunity

Applications are now open for the 2026 Youth for Peace: UNESCO Intercultural Leadership Programme, UNESCO's flagship global leadership initiative for emerging changemakers committed to promoting peace, inclusion, intercultural dialogue, and social cohesion. The 2026 edition explores the theme "Human Connection and Dialogue in the Age of Artificial Intelligence", encouraging participants to examine how AI is transforming communication, culture, inclusion, and peacebuilding while developing innovative dialogue-based solutions for their communities. Selected participants will join a global cohort of 50 emerging leaders from around the world and receive advanced leadership training, mentorship from international experts, access to UNESCO's global network, and USD 10,000 in seed funding to implement a community-based intercultural dialogue initiative. The programme concludes with participation in UNESCO's Global Youth Dialogue for Peace and long-term membership in the UNESCO Youth for Peace Global Alumni Network.

OrganizationUNESCO
LocationGlobal (Open to applicants worldwide)
ModeHybrid
Deadline19 Jul 2026
Funding / salaryNot specified
Application feeFree / not stated

Before you apply

Who is eligible?

Applicants must: Be between 25 and 45 years of age as of 22 October 2026. Demonstrate a proven record of leadership in their professional or community work. Show commitment to intercultural dialogue, peacebuilding, inclusion, and positive social impact. Demonstrate openness to collaboration, self-reflection, and dialogue across cultures. Have the potential to influence positive change within their communities. Be able to participate fully in all programme activities conducted in English.

What you will need

Requirements

Applicants should prepare:

A completed online application form.
An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Responses to programme motivation and leadership questions.
A 1–2 minute video introducing a proposed intercultural dialogue project aligned with the 2026 theme.
Relevant links to professional, community, or social impact work (where applicable).

Your application

How to apply

Interested applicants should complete the official online application through the UNESCO application portal before the deadline. Applicants are encouraged to carefully read the Terms and Conditions and prepare all required documents before beginning the application.

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