Fully Funded World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2018 

As an integral part of the 42^nd session of the World Heritage Committee, and in the framework of the UNESCO World Heritage Education Programme, the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities will host the World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2018 under the theme of ‘Protecting Heritage in an Ever-Changing World’ from 17 to 26 June 2018 in Manama (Bahrain).

The Forum aims to transmit the values of World Heritage, highlighting the potential that World Heritage education may have for facilitating sustainable development. It is addressed to young professionals who will be invited to reflect upon the complexity of preserving heritage in a constantly evolving world with the help of international experts.At the end of the Forum, a Declaration to convey the message of the young professionals to the international community will be produced and presented to the World Heritage Committee.

Eligibility

Participants of the Youth Forum will come from different heritage fields and countries and must be specifically interested in World Heritage. Thirty participants will be
selected to take part in this year’s forum taking into account gender equality and regional representation. Applications can be sent through the UNESCO National
Commissions or other respective governmental institutions, or directly from the applicants to the organizer.

Educational and Professional Background
Applicants should be recent young professionals between the ages of 23 to 30 with at least one year experience in the field of either Cultural or Natural heritage. We
accept a wide range of backgrounds including but not limited to archaeology, architecture, conservation, urban planning & regeneration, restoration, art history,
lawyers, heritage managers.

Language
The working language of the Forum is English. A good knowledge of English is essential, for the benefit of the individual participants and the development of the
forum.

Special Requirements

• Basic computer skills will be required to collaborate to draft the final declaration and a small exhibition about the Forum itself.
• Handwork and visits requires a good physical condition due to the climate of the region.

Official Link

Deadline: 31st March 2018