🇺🇳 Preventive Diplomacy Academy 2026 // Are you passionate about diplomacy, peacebuilding, and making a difference in your community? Each year, UNRCCA brings together outstanding young leaders from Central Asia for a series of dynamic online sessions focused on the youth-peace-security (YPS) agenda. Preventive Diplomacy Academy aims to build lasting regional connections and foster a strong culture of conflict prevention. Who can apply? • Young women and men (18–29 years old) from 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan, 🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan, 🇹🇯 Tajikistan, 🇹🇲 Turkmenistan, 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan, and 🇦🇫 Afghanistan. • Currently studying political science, international relations, international economic relations, law, or sociology • UNRCCA welcomes applications from persons with disabilities How to apply? 1. Fill out the application form 2. Submit a 60-90 second video titled: “Why I am suitable to participate in the Preventive Diplomacy Academy.” Selection criteria include: • Academic/professional background • Community service or volunteering experience • Creativity • English proficiency Deadline: 28 February 2026 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email. Take action ➡️ @avkoer_live