{"id":19034,"date":"2025-07-21T15:00:56","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T14:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yihr.rs\/?p=19034"},"modified":"2025-08-15T14:45:44","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T13:45:44","slug":"open-call-regional-pride-academy-2025-strengthening-lgbtqi-leadership-and-solidarity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yihr.rs\/en\/open-call-regional-pride-academy-2025-strengthening-lgbtqi-leadership-and-solidarity\/","title":{"rendered":"Open Call: Regional Pride Academy 2025 \u2013 Strengthening LGBTQI+ Leadership and Solidarity"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83d\udccd Belgrade, Serbia<br \/>\n\ud83d\udcc5 September 2nd \u2013 7th, 2025<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This year\u2019s Academy will take place in <\/span><b>Belgrade from September 2nd to 7th<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, during Pride Week, and will bring together young leaders from <\/span><b>Serbia, Montenegro, Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What to Expect?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participants will attend sessions led by regional and international experts on topics such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The role of LGBTQI+ activism in <\/span><b>anti-war and peace movements<\/b>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Legal advocacy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and working with institutions on law implementation and policy change<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Queer art and activism<\/b>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Shared struggles<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and challenges of the LGBTQI+ community across the Balkans<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And much more!<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to the educational program, participants will actively engage in <\/span><b>Pride Week events<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 including panel discussions, exhibitions, artistic performances, and banner-making sessions \u2013 as either contributors or guests.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Academy concludes with the <\/span><b>Belgrade Pride March on September 6th<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where participants will have the opportunity to <\/span><b>join the protest walk<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or even take part in its organization and implementation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Who Can Apply?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We invite <\/span><b>young LGBTQI+ activists aged 18 to 30<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the Western Balkans who:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have previous experience in promoting <\/span><b>equality and inclusion<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the LGBTQI+ community<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are motivated to gain deeper knowledge and practical skills<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to share common challenges and learn from peers across the region<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All <\/span><b>expenses are covered<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 including accommodation, travel, and meals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The whole programme will be conducted in English<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>&nbsp;Apply now via <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSec9k5kvutwPLVRtMsWzGg-mR1G9sV85KQPjo7bKDMwN5FLzg\/viewform?usp=header\"><b>this form<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udcc5 <\/span><b>Application deadline: August 20th, 2025<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For any additional questions, feel free to contact us at:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"mailto:konkurs@yihr.org\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">konkurs@yihr.org<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s come together, share experiences, and build a stronger, united LGBTQI+ movement in the Balkans.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span> <b>We look forward to receiving your application!<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Youth Initiative for Human Rights invites young LGBTQI+ activists from the Western Balkans to apply for the Regional Pride Academy 2025, a six-day program of learning, exchange, and activism focused on strengthening LGBTQI+ 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