Deadline: February 17, 2019.

LabCitoyen is a programme dedicated to major issues relating to human rights. In France, it calls on about 50 young committed citizens of ages 20 to 26, those who speak and are learning the French language, to receive training on such issues through a series of lectures and discussions.

For about ten days, participants from five continents will come together to give thought to major themes for an exchange of ideas at the international level. On topics such as digital stakes, discrimination, environmental conservation and healthcare rights, LabCitoyen endeavours to deal with the major issues of our time while promoting the French language as a tool for both discussion and action.

 

ELIGIBILITY

 

1. The Institut français du Nigéria is looking for a young Nigerian who demonstrates a commitment to Women’s Rights and citizen equalitythrough associations, politics, humanitarian means, civic associations or unions for represent Nigeria during the Labcitoyen 2019 in Paris.
2. If you are between 20 and 26 years old, with a minimum of B1 level in French we are looking forward to your application.

 

BENEFITS

 

1. The candidates must apply before February 10th, 2019, they will have to present their projects, commitments, and motivations in front of a jury at the Institut français du Nigeria.
2. The young Nigerian who will be selected by the Instiut français du Nigeria will benefit to an all-expense trip to Paris for 8 days in July 2018 paid by the Embassy of France in Nigeria in order to participate into this programme.

 

APPLICATION

 

If you wish to participate please send the following documents before February 17th to cultural@institutfr-nigeria.org

• A letter in French which shows:
  • Your interest in the Labcitoyen programme.
  • Why your commitment can be interesting for the programme theme? (Women’s Rights and citizen equality)
  • What will be your projects after participating in this programme in Paris?
• Your curriculum vitae in French, stating:
  • Your age
  • Your experiences and commitments
• A certificate of French language if you have one.

 

OFFICIAL LINK

 

LABCITOYEN Application