Application Deadline: June 30 2014
The 6th Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations will take place in Bali, Indonesia, on 29 and 30 August 2014. The theme of the Forum will be “Unity in Diversity: Celebrating Diversity for Common and Shared Values”.
This Forum will bring together participants including youth, political and corporate leaders, civil society activists, representatives of faith communities, journalists, etc. to work together and agree on joint actions to improve relations across cultures and religions and build a lasting peace.
A total of 100 youth from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds and with outstanding track records in intercultural dialogue and youth work will be selected as participants of the Youth Event which will take place on 28 August 2014. A total of 40 places will be allocated to international participants and 60 places will be allocated to Indonesian participants.
The Indonesian government is offering some support for the 100 youth representatives wishing to attend the UNAOC Forum in Bali.
For international participants:
Covered by host:
- International airfare (round trip ticket,
- departure from the capital only, economy class, most direct route, no changes on route or dates possible),
- accommodation (shared accommodation with other participants of the same gender), local meals on 28, 29 and 30 August 2014, as well as local transportation (shuttle bus).
Covered by participants:
- Transportation to and from the capital airport in the country of residence is to be covered by the participants.
- Participants are also responsible for obtaining necessary visas for Indonesia as well as transit visas.
- Participants will need to cover all visa related costs (fees, pictures, mailing, local transportation needed to obtain any of these visas). Participants must obtain their own travel and medical insurance for their stay in Bali.
- Participants also need to possess adequate money for incidental expenses such as phone calls, meals outside of the Forum venue, souvenirs, taxis, etc
The application deadline is 11:59 PM (New York time) on 30 June 2014. Any application received after this time will not be considered. Send your application to bali@unaocyouth.org
If you meet the eligibility criteria, please complete the Application Form available atwww.unaoc.org/bali