Scholarship for Peace and Security in the OSCE area

In co-operation with other international organizations, online and in-person training activities seek to improve the knowledge and comprehension of politico-military aspects of security among young professionals, especially women. The programme covers a wide range of topics, such as the conflict cycle, confidence- and security-building, arms control, disarmament and the non-proliferation of conventional weapons, including combatting trafficking in small arms and light weapons and stockpiles of conventional ammunition. The OSCE Scholarship for Peace and Security emphasizes individual negotiations and leadership skills development.

The programme aims at providing general knowledge about conflict prevention and resolution through arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation. It contributes to creating equal opportunities for young professionals by strengthening young women’s participation and leadership in policy-making, planning and implementation processes and by highlighting the role of gender and diversity perspectives in international peace and security.

Since 2018, the OSCE Conflict Prevention Centre empowers youth from across the OSCE region to make a meaningful contribution to the security sector, in particular the politico-military dimension. Over 920 graduates (86 per cent women) have successfully completed the training programme so far. Many of them stay engaged in the security sector and continue to build a supportive network of alumnae.