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Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan
The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) is inviting youth from across Central Asia to participate in a regional dialogue forum titled ‘Preventing Youth Engagement in Criminal Activities’. The forum will take place from 5 to 9 October 2026 in Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan and will bring together up to 25 young people to discuss pressing security challenges across the region, engage in interactive learning sessions and develop youth-driven solutions for building community resilience to crime.
Why participate?
- Build your expertise – Participate in interactive sessions on organized crime recruitment, drug trafficking, financial crime and money laundering, online risks and social media, gender dimensions, evidence-based prevention approaches, and project development and pitching.
- Develop practical solutions – Work with peers to design innovative youth-led initiatives that strengthen resilience against crime, and pitch your ideas to international organizations and donors.
- Expand your regional network – Connect with like-minded young leaders, practitioners and experts working on youth crime prevention across Central Asia.
- Enjoy fully covered participation – The OSCE will cover travel, accommodation, meals and training materials for selected participants. No registration or participation fee applies.