African Union, Leveraging Arts for Peace” – Training on Silencing the Guns | APPLY NOW

This informs the public about the African Union, Leveraging Arts for Peace” – Training on Silencing the Guns 2023. Details about the Program are given below.

African Union Leveraging Arts for Peace

About African Union, Leveraging Arts for Peace 2023

In conceptualizing the AU Master Roadmap of Practical Steps to Silence the Guns in Africa, the AU Peace and Security Council (PSC) recognizes the importance of involving civil society actors in the implementation of national actions to silence the guns.

Thus, the AU Commission continues to create a conducive environment for effective participation of civil society actors in the peace and governance processes at national, regional and continental levels; with a view to enhancing the critical role and contribution that they play in the promotion of democracy, good governance, sustainable peace, security and development.

Program Details

As a follow-up to the December 2021 Accra Seminar, the Political Affairs, Peace and Security Department, (PAPS) through the Silencing the Guns (STGs) Unit, in collaboration with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), will, from 14 to 18 August 2023, hold the first series of virtual trainings for African artists on ‘leveraging Arts for Peace’, guided by the outcomes of the Accra meeting; and grounded in the belief that Art helps prevent conflict in communities by raising awareness and inspiring tolerance around societal differences.

Eligibility

An African Artist with demonstrated commitment and significant contribution to the promotion of sustainable peace and security. Applications from established artists, including young women artists, displaced persons and persons with disabilities who meet the following selection criteria are particularly encouraged:

  • Be a citizen of an AU member state
  • Have at least secondary school qualifications
  • Be an established artist;
  • Have experience in promoting, advancing and supporting peace processes, especially, community engagement experience through art
  • Have a strong track record with the local community/area where he/she works
  • Be proficient in either French or English languages
  • Preferably able to attend from a computer for the duration of the training
  • Availability and willingness to take part in the online training (5 days and 2 and half hours of training per day and 2 hours of homework daily).

African Union, Leveraging Arts for Peace 2023 Application

For those interested in African Union, Leveraging Arts for Peace 2023. Open this link to start the application process.

Application Deadline

  • The deadline for receipt of applications is 14 July 2023.

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