Youth for Peace: UNESCO Intercultural Leadership Programme 2026
Are you a young leader passionate about peacebuilding, intercultural dialogue, inclusion, and creating positive social change? 🌎✨ Applications are now open for the Youth for Peace: UNESCO Intercultural Leadership Programme 2026 — UNESCO’s flagship initiative supporting emerging leaders who are working to strengthen social cohesion and build bridges across cultures. 🤝 This year’s theme: 🤖 “Human Connection and Dialogue in the Age of Artificial Intelligence”
Participants will explore how AI is transforming intercultural relationships while addressing challenges such as:
💻 Online polarisation & misinformation
⚖️ Algorithmic bias and digital discrimination
🌐 Equal access to technology
🗣️ Representation of diverse cultures in AI
📍 Location: Global programme + international engagement opportunities
🌎 Open to applicants worldwide
👥 50 young leaders will be selected
📅 Application Deadline: 19 July 2026
✨ Programme benefits:
✅ Leadership development & training
✅ Mentorship from global experts
✅ Opportunity to design a community action project
✅ Seed funding of up to $10,000 for approved initiatives
✅ Global network of intercultural leaders
✅ Participation in international peace and dialogue conversations
Who should apply?
🌱 Community leaders
🤝 Social impact changemakers
🎓 Young professionals
🌍 Advocates for inclusion, peace, and intercultural understanding
If you believe dialogue can create change and want to lead initiatives that connect people across differences, this is an incredible opportunity to join a global movement for peace. 🚀
More information: https://www.instagram.com/p/Da8EJNKoSjb/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==