Fellowship
ACCD
Virtual and In-person
Scholarships
UNESCO Intercultural Leadership Programme
Application Deadline
July 19, 2026 (12 days remaining)
About This Opportunity
✓ The Youth for Peace: UNESCO Intercultural Leadership Programme is a strategic response to the urgent global need for leaders who can navigate complexity and harness cultural diversity as a driver of cooperation, resilience, and innovation.
Requirements
✓ Be between 25 and 45 years old as of 22 October 2026
✓ Have a demonstrated record of leadership in their field
✓ Show commitment to intercultural dialogue and social impact
✓ Demonstrate openness to self-reflection, dialogue across differences, and collaborative learning
✓ Have the potential to influence and create positive change in their communities
✓ Be available to participate fully in all programme components
✓ Have a demonstrated record of leadership in their field
✓ Show commitment to intercultural dialogue and social impact
✓ Demonstrate openness to self-reflection, dialogue across differences, and collaborative learning
✓ Have the potential to influence and create positive change in their communities
✓ Be available to participate fully in all programme components
Key Responsibilities
✓ Present initiative outcomes and lessons learned
✓ Exchange innovative practices and approaches
✓ Engage directly with policymakers and institutional leaders
✓ Contribute youth perspectives to global discussions on social cohesion and peace
✓ Exchange innovative practices and approaches
✓ Engage directly with policymakers and institutional leaders
✓ Contribute youth perspectives to global discussions on social cohesion and peace
What We Offer
✓ Upto $ 10,000 Funding
✓ Global alumni network: Membership in the Youth for Peace Global Alumni Network, with ongoing opportunities for collaboration, advocacy, and leadership development.
✓ Knowledge and policy contributions: Access to UNESCO tools, methodologies, and resources, with opportunities to contribute insights to the UNESCO Global Intercultural Action Observatory, informing future policy and advocacy efforts.
✓ Global alumni network: Membership in the Youth for Peace Global Alumni Network, with ongoing opportunities for collaboration, advocacy, and leadership development.
✓ Knowledge and policy contributions: Access to UNESCO tools, methodologies, and resources, with opportunities to contribute insights to the UNESCO Global Intercultural Action Observatory, informing future policy and advocacy efforts.
Opportunity Details
Duration
12 months
Time Commitment
Part-Time
Experience Level
Intermediate
Start Date
Oct 09, 2026
Contact Information
Email
YouthForPeace@unesco.org