Open Call - Election Observation Mission to Moldova
Do you want to engage in the up-coming Moldovan elections as part of our joint monitoring trip? Members of a DUF member organisation or Silba - Initiative for Dialogue and Democracy can now apply to join our Election Observation Mission to Moldova!
Introduction
Join us on an exciting mission to Moldova and be part of an international team of youth election observers from Denmark and Moldova. The trip makes up a unique opportunity to engage directly in the democratic process of Moldova’s upcoming referendum on EU and presidential elections. The main goal of the mission is to contribute to ensure fair and transparent elections while fostering increased cooperation, learning, and understanding between the youth of Danish and Moldovan civil society
Through this call for participation, we invite 25 Danish youth to take part on our Election Observation Mission to Moldova, where we will team up with 25 Moldovan youth from member organisations of the National Youth Council of Moldova, CNTM.
With the upcoming referendum on Moldova’s EU membership and the presidential election on 20th October 2024, the political climate is more vibrant than ever. This mission will not only allow you to witness democracy in action but also contribute to the integrity of the electoral process. The trip is organized by Silba - Initiative for Dialogue and Democracy in collaboration with DUF – The Danish Youth Council and CNTM – the National Youth Council of Moldova.
Key Details
- Travel dates: 15th to 22nd October 2024, with the election day on 20th October.
- Mandatory training: You are expected to attend a training weekend in Denmark (preliminary dates: 20th-21st September) and an online introduction session to an OSCE course that will give participants accreditation as international observers
- Expenses covered: All costs, including transportation (national and international), food, insurance, and visa, will be covered.
- Requirements:
- You are aged between 18-30
- You are a member of one of DUF’s member organisations or Silba
- You are comfortable in English (which is the working language of this activity)
- No prior knowledge or experience with election observation is required. The focus is on learning and participation. All you need is motivation, eagerness to learn about democracy and election observation, and a desire to meet peers from other youth organisations in Denmark and Moldova.
How to Apply
The application must include:
- Your motivation for participating in the Election Observation Mission to Moldova, as well as experience from your organisation and civil society.
- Fill in the application form here.
Application Deadline
Please submit your application by Wednesday the 6th of September 2024.
Questions?
For any inquiries, please contact our international consultant, Anders Palstrøm at apa@duf.dk
Read more details about the Election Observation Mission to Moldova here.
We look forward to your application and hope to see you as part of our Election Observation Mission to Moldova!
