Rīga Conference Future Leaders Forum 2017

Rīga Conference Future Leaders Forum 2017 in Latvia

The Rīga Conference has become a unique venue for constructive dialogue on international security issues between leading global decision makers. The event is organized jointly by the Latvian Transatlantic Organisation, the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Latvia, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia. The ability to facilitate such debates at various levels and with the participation of high level politicians, diplomats, experts, as well as local and international media is a proof of our ability to think and work in a global context attracting key players and facing the issues that affect our societies the most.

This year the Forum will gather young, talented and motivated diplomats, journalists, politicians, and state officials in-the-making from all over the world for three days of spirited discussions and workshops. The Rīga Conference Future Leaders Forum will take place in Riga on September 28 – 30, 2017 alongside one of the leading foreign and security policy forums in Northern Europe – The Rīga Conference 2017.

Benefits

The Forum will give unique opportunity for 45 young, talented and motivated diplomats, journalists, politicians, state officials in-the-making for three days to be a part of numberous panel discussions, Night-Owl sessions, multiple workshops and The Riga Conference 2017.

Forum will cover trending global outlooks on security of European Union, NATO‘s further possible cooperations in the North, Europes Southern neighbourhood and topics including modern terorism and how to fight it.

Applicants are encouraged to apply and gain international experience by working with high rang policy makers, world known specialists, different field researcher’s and professors and engaging in intelectual discussions.

Participants will not only gain knowledge and new contacts, but also develop their analytical thinking and ability to provide constructive discussions and applicable solutions for global problems.

There is no fee for participation at the Forum, however participants must arrange and cover travel costs by themselves.

 

Eligibilities

Interest in foreign policy and security issues

Highly motivated and open-minded

Fully available for the entire program duration

Fluent in English

They welcome to apply participants with diverse professional and educational backgrounds who share a strong interest in international relations, security and defence issues.

Potential participants should be undergraduate or graduate level students, young professionals aged between 20 and 27.

All applications are subject to evaluation and only selected candidates will participate at the Forum.

Application

In order to complete your application, please fill in the application form for The Rīga Conference Future Leaders Forum 2017, submit it, and send your opinion about the chosen topic in a short essay form. You will find all of the topics at the end of the application form below.

Please send your short essays to –  peteris@lato.lv or anna@lato.lv

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UN Youth Volunteer Assignment

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They are Providing opportunities to youth to change the world for the better while simultaneously honing your own skills, gaining knowledge and a better understanding of the realities of international development and peacebuilding. 



Benefits
 you will be
Rewarded with an experience that will stay with you for the rest of your life.
UN Youth Volunteers receive a basic living allowance that allows the volunteer to live healthily and safely in the assigned area.
If you volunteer outside of your home area, return airfare or land transport (as applicable) and some other basic costs are paid by the host agency. 
You will receive orientation and training before and after your assignment.

Eligibilities
Motivated and talented youth between the ages of 18 and 29.
(Note: you must be younger than 29 throughout the duration of your service).

The educational background and experience required varies by assignment, but generally work experience over two years is not expected.
Eligible Regions: 
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There is no general registration for UN Youth Volunteer assignments. You can only apply via advertisements for individual assignments.
If you are 25 years of age or older and have several years of work experience in a specific area of expertise, you may want to register for the UNV Global Talent Pool.

You may also be interested in volunteering online with their UNV Online Volunteering service.

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