Event News Social Democratic Politics and Values Call for Applications: Social-democratic regional women’s leadership academy 2021 30.07.2021 Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, office in Belgrade and the FES SOE regional office in Sarajevo, in cooperation with Women’s Leadership Academy (Serbia), organize a political educational program for women in social-democratic political parties and organizations from Albania, Bosnia and Hercegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia. The Academy consists of two events, 3-day seminars, first one from 23rd to 26th of September 2021 in Belgrade, Serbia and second from 21st to 24th of October 2021 in Sarajevo, BiH. The Academy aims to bring Western Balkan women politicians and activists together in a broad front to fight for an equal, developed, responsible society, based on European values of peace and prosperity - a women-friendly society. Special focus will be given to practical political education with the topics: Gender analysis New feminism Position of women during the corona crisis Social democracy and gender equality Political campaigning and communication Leadership Gender Statistics Policy Development Public appearance The program of the seminar will include theoretical and practical aspects - interactive lectures, panel discussions, trainings and group work. Working languages will be (Ex-YU Region) Montenegrin, Bosnian, Serbian, Croatian with simultaneous translation to Macedonian and Albanian, with the notice that participants should preferably speak English during informal communication. Organizers will cover all costs related to the Academy's activities: travel expenses, accommodation in double bedrooms, food and working materials. Who can apply? Women politicians in social democratic political parties and civil society organizations, and activist´s groups, who want to contribute to building and strengthening an active, democratic, responsible and equal society on the national and regional level, coming from Albania, Bosnia and Hercegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia. How to apply? The applicants must fill out all requested information in an online application form in the languages of the Ex-Yu region or English until August 20th. Participants will be informed about the selection by August 27th the latest. Selection criteria The participants will be selected based on political experience, organizational position, leadership potential, dedication to equality issues, as well as motivation and readiness for further political and social engagement. Selection of candidates will be processed by the Academy’s expert team at its sole discretion. Note: Candidates who cannot be fully vaccinated against COVID19 should contact the organizers for further information. Please feel free to contact us for any further information at sdregionalwla(at)gmail.com Call for Applications (PDF) Tuesday, 12.11.2019 Event News Social-democratic Regional Women’s Leadership Academy From 23rd to 27th of October, the Friedrich Ebert Foundation, together with Female Leadership Academy, has organized the first Social-democratic Regional Women’s Leadership Academy in Ruma (Serbia). The event has gathered around 30 female... Thursday, 19.12.2019 Event News Social-democratic Regional Women’s Leadership Academy: Belgrade Conference From 13th to 14th December 2019, FES Belgrade supported by FES Dialogue SOE regional office organized the second event foreseen by the Social-democratic Regional Women’s Leadership Academy in Belgrade.
