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Extended: Apply for Young BSF 2026 by 26 April

20. 4. 2026 | PR, Young BSF

Applications for the Young Bled Strategic Forum 2026 are now open until 26 April.

We’re looking for young professionals (18–35) from diverse backgrounds — policy, security, tech, business, civil society and beyond — who are curious, engaged, and ready to contribute to global discussions.

This year’s forum, titled “After the Rupture: Agency and Resilience in a Fragmented World” will focus on questions of agency and resilience in an increasingly complex and fragmented international environment. Participants will explore how individuals, institutions, and societies interpret global disruptions and how these interpretations shape their capacity to act.

Join a platform where you don’t just attend — you actively shape the conversation.

📍 Kranjska Gora, Slovenia

📅 28–30 August 2026

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Invitation to a Roundtable: Humanitarian Mine Action: Toward a World Free from Explosive Threats

14. 4. 2026 | PR

Our colleague Samo Selimović, POTC Coordinator, will be moderating an upcoming roundtable: “Humanitarian Mine Action: Toward a World Free from Explosive Threats.”

Organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan, ANAMA, and ITF Enhancing Human Security, this event marks the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action.

Landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXOs) remain a critical threat to human security, with over 6,000 victims recorded in 2024 alone—90% of whom were civilians. As demining is a fundamental enabler of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, this discussion will explore lessons learned and technical solutions for a mine-free world.

You are kindly invited to join us!

Date: 17 April 2026 | 10.30 – 12.30

Venue: Grand Plaza Hotel (Safir 1 Conference Room), Ljubljana

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First National Seminar of SPS BiH – Strengthening Democratic Culture and Political Dialogue

1. 4. 2026 | Enter: Change, PR

From 26 to 29 March 2026, the first National Seminar of the School of Political Studies of the Council of Europe in Bosnia and Herzegovina (SPS BiH) took place at Vlašić, bringing together a newly selected generation of young political leaders and professionals from across the country. The seminar, entitled “Strengthening Democratic Culture and Political Dialogue in Bosnia and Herzegovina”, focused on enhancing democratic standards, fostering political dialogue, and supporting the development of future leaders.

Throughout the four-day programme, participants engaged with distinguished speakers from political, academic, and media spheres, addressing key challenges and opportunities for democratic development in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

During the seminar, participants:

✔️ discussed the challenges of political compromise and reform processes in Bosnia and Herzegovina,
✔️ explored the role of political and social dialogue in building a democratic society,
✔️ examined the relationship between political stability and economic development,
✔️ addressed questions of European and Euro-Atlantic integration,
✔️ analysed the role of populism in political communication and its impact on societal polarization.

The programme featured contributions from high-level experts and practitioners, including former ministers, diplomats, members of parliament, and media representatives, who provided valuable insights and encouraged interactive discussions with participants.

In addition to formal sessions, the seminar created a dynamic platform for exchange among participants from diverse political, social, and geographical backgrounds, promoting mutual understanding and strengthening networks among emerging leaders.

The first National Seminar marked an important step in the implementation of the 2026 programme, laying the foundation for further activities aimed at reinforcing democratic culture and political dialogue in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The activities under the ENTER: CHANGE project are supported by the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of Republic of Slovenia through the Slovenian Aid programme.

More about ENTER: CHANGE

Applications Open for the Young Bled Strategic Forum 2026

31. 3. 2026 | PR, Young BSF

Applications for the 15th edition of the Young Bled Strategic Forum (Young BSF) are now officially open.

Young BSF team is inviting ambitious young professionals working in the broadly defined field of international politics and related areas, aged between 18 and 35, to apply by 19 April 2026. We are looking for a group of diverse participants who bring a wide range of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds, while ensuring gender balance and global representation. Information about the application process is available on the official Young BSF website.

This year’s forum, titled “After the Rupture: Agency and Resilience in a Fragmented World” will focus on questions of agency and resilience in an increasingly complex and fragmented international environment. Participants will explore how individuals, institutions, and societies interpret global disruptions and how these interpretations shape their capacity to act.

Young BSF 2026 will take place in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia, from 28 to 30 August. Following the programme, participants will also attend the Bled Strategic Forum, held in Bled on 31 August and 1 September.

Participation in the forum is fully funded, with all costs covered by the organisers. This ensures that equal participation of all individuals.

Skopje to Host Launch of Nursing and Midwifery Reform Project (2026–2028)

31. 3. 2026 | North Macedonia - Nursing and Midwifery, PR, Regional cooperation, Slovenian Development Assistance

The second phase of the CEP project “Strengthening Education and Professional Regulation in Nursing and Midwifery in North Macedonia (2026–2028)” begins this April with a series of inaugural activities in Skopje. Over the next three years, the project will modernize nursing and midwifery education to align with EU standards, strengthen continuing professional development, and promote leadership and professional empowerment. It will also establish sustainable professional regulation systems, improve institutional cooperation, and deepen the partnership between Slovenia and North Macedonia.

From 20 to 24 April 2026, a week-long program in Skopje will convene representatives from the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education and Science of North Macedonia, along with the CEP Project Team and other local stakeholders. Expert workshops will focus on building local institutional capacity and developing practical tools to support implementation of the project and steps toward harmonization with European standards in the field of nursing and midwifery.

A highlight of the week will be the Official Project Launch Ceremony, bringing together senior representatives from the Macedonian Ministries of Health and Education and Science, the Embassy of Slovenia in Skopje, CEP, and key international partners including the WHO Office in Skopje, UNFPA, and UNICEF.

The project is implemented with the support of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia through the International Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid Programme.

More information about the project

EUTI Training – Call for Applications: EU Human Rights and Due Diligence Policy (HRDDP) Training

31. 3. 2026 | EUTI, PR

The Egmont Institute, under the auspices of EUTI – European Union Training Initiative, will hold EU Human Rights and Due Diligence Policy (HRDDP) Training.

The call for applications is now open.

This course supports the European Union’s commitment to ensuring compliance with international human rights and humanitarian law in crisis management. It is designed to help participants operationalize the 2024 EU HRDDP and the 2025 HRDDP Implementation Handbook through practical capacity-building and realistic scenarios. As such is closely related to the recently held Training of Trainers for Human Right Advisors (HRA): Mainstreaming Human Rights into Civilian Crisis Management Missions’ Internal and External Activities: using a HRBA approach.

Training dates: 8–10 June 2026

Training location: Hotel Barsey by Warwick, Brussels, Belgium

Target Group: Primarily personnel from CFSP/CSDP civilian and military missions and European Peace Facility (EPF) staff.

Capacity: Approximately 20 participants.

Priority: Given to Human Rights and Gender Advisors/Focal Points, though legal advisors and operations department colleagues are welcome.

The aim of the training is to strengthen participants’ ability to operationalize the EU HRDDP by applying Human Rights due diligence in realistic scenarios, thereby supporting more effective, conflict-sensitive, and accountable EU crisis management interventions while reducing the risk of human rights and IHL violations.

More information—including details on the participant mix, course modules, key learning outcomes, and logistical arrangements—is available in the call for applications.

Application

Interested candidates must apply by Friday, 24 April 2026.

Call for applications (pdf)

Apply here