Youth Advocacy for Democracy and Human Rights Training Course 2026
The Council of Europe will bring youth advocates to Strasbourg for an intensive training course on human-rights-based advocacy, democratic participation and engagement with decision-makers.
- Host
- Council of Europe Youth Department
- Applications close 14 August 2026 at 14:00 Strasbourg time
- Applications close 14 August 2026 at 14:00 Strasbourg time: Aug 14, 2026
- Support
- Travel and visa costs covered; accommodation and meals provided
- Location
- See official call page
- Discipline
- Public Policy, Governance and International Development
- Region
- Council of Europe member states / Strasbourg, France
- Posted
- Aug 3, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The course runs alongside a Parliamentary Assembly plenary session and combines institutional learning, advocacy skills, peer exchange and development of common actions.
Who can apply
Candidates should fit the detailed profile in the official concept note, be active in youth civil society, be able to work autonomously in English and attend the complete Strasbourg programme from 27 September to 4 October 2026.
What it supports
- Council of Europe standards, institutions and youth participation.
- Human-rights-based advocacy strategies and work with decision-makers.
- Shared initiatives on youth participation in elections and decision-making.
Fees, funding, or support
- The Council of Europe covers travel and visa costs in accordance with its rules.
- Accommodation and meals are provided at the European Youth Centre Strasbourg.
Applications close 14 August 2026 at 14:00 Strasbourg time
Applications close 14 August 2026 at 14:00 Strasbourg time: Aug 14, 2026
How to apply
Read the concept note and submit the Council of Europe online application by 14 August 2026 at 14:00 Strasbourg time.
Call details
Source-based overview
The training course is part of the Youth Revitalising Democracy project and is designed to strengthen the ability of youth organisations and activists to influence policy and politics at local, national and international levels while advancing Council of Europe standards.
Eligibility
Candidates should fit the detailed profile in the official concept note, be active in youth civil society, be able to work autonomously in English and attend the complete Strasbourg programme from 27 September to 4 October 2026.
Fees, funding or participation support
The Council of Europe covers travel and visa costs in accordance with its rules.
Accommodation and meals are provided at the European Youth Centre Strasbourg.
Themes and supported activities
Council of Europe standards, institutions and youth participation.
Human-rights-based advocacy strategies and work with decision-makers.
Shared initiatives on youth participation in elections and decision-making.
Deadline and timeline
Applications close 14 August 2026 at 14:00 Strasbourg time: Applications close 14 August 2026 at 14:00 Strasbourg time: Aug 14, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Read the concept note and submit the Council of Europe online application by 14 August 2026 at 14:00 Strasbourg time.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.