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Description of the programme / policy
The General Objective of this Call for Proposals is to contribute to the process of reconciliation in the region of the Western Balkans by increasing youth mobility and intercultural dialogue, as well as creating an enabling environment for regional youth cooperation. RYCO wants to empower young people for setting the course to a better society in the Western Balkans.
Main objective of the programme/policy
The General Objective of this Call for Proposals is to contribute to the process of reconciliation in the region of the Western Balkans by increasing youth mobility and intercultural dialogue, as well as creating an enabling environment for regional youth cooperation. RYCO wants to empower young people for setting the course to a better society in the Western Balkans.
Specific objective of the programme/policy
Priority area 1: Regional youth cooperation, mobility and exchange
Specific Objective 1: Intercultural Learning and Dialogue
Young people engage in intercultural learning and dialogue with their peers from the diverse communities within their Contracting Parties and across the Western Balkan region.
Specific Objective 2: Dealing with the Past
Young people address their differences concerning the region’s past and challenge inherited narratives through guided processes in a safe environment.
Priority area 2: Enabling environment for regional youth cooperation
Specific Objective 3: Policy Influencing
The legislative and political environment is increasingly supportive of reconciliation and intercultural learning, and of the implementation of youth mobility and exchange both within and among Contracting Parties in the Western Balkan region.
Specific Objective 4: Youth Participation
Young people participate in decision-making processes that shape their local communities as well as social and political development of their respective society and the Western Balkan region.
Specific Objective 5: Strengthening Capacities
Individuals and institutions are better equipped to play key roles in accompanying and guiding young people towards abovementioned specific objectives 1-4.