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Miloš Pavković

Written by WeBalkans on 15 Nov 2022. Posted in YEA.

Country: Serbia

Interests: International Relations, Science

My name is Miloš, and I am a political scientist, currently working as a researcher at the European Policy Centre (CEP) in Belgrade. I graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from the Faculty of Political Sciences, University of Belgrade. I earned a Master’s Degree in Political Science at the University of Belgrade and the Central European University (CEU). As part of the Erasmus Plus program, I spent one year at the University of Graz, Austria. During my study at CEU, I was elected as a member of the Academic Senate – one of the highest governing bodies of the University. I received the ‘Dositeja’ scholarship, awarded to the best Serbian students abroad by the Ministry of Youth and Sport of the Republic of Serbia. As a researcher, I focus on the EU enlargement policy, the Western Balkans region, and researching the area of dispute settlement and peaceful conflict resolution in the case of Kosovo*. I published multiple academic and policy papers in Serbian and English.

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Luka Vukotić

Written by WeBalkans on 15 Nov 2022. Posted in YEA.

Country: Montenegro

Interests: EU integration, Environmental protection, Arts and culture, Human rights

I am a student of Law at the University of Montenegro. I am also an activist, environmentalist and human rights defender. I tend to use every opportunity to gain new skills or knowledge. As someone who is willing to learn and grow both professionally and socially, I attended many seminars, workshops, and trainings where I had the opportunity to notice a negative phenomenon: very few people my age are active, informed about the disadvantaged position of young people, and generally aware of problems in the country. I want to change that, so one of my main goals on my professional path is to empower and motivate young people to get involved in activism and social events that are shaping our common future.

I am making every effort to acquire new skills, new tools, and study new practices and approaches in the field of activism, youth participation, human rights, and the implementation of modern standards and EU values in the hope that these skills will be beneficial for society.

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Sava Dokmanovic

Written by WeBalkans on 15 Nov 2022. Posted in YEA.

Country: Serbia

Interests: EU integration, Environmental protection, Arts and culture, Human rights

My name is Sava and I am from Belgrade. I am currently enrolled in the Japanese Studies Programme at the University of Belgrade. I have taken part in many projects, be that the individual or ones ran by different organizations, such as ‘Climate Heroes’ by WWF. In that project, we had the opportunity to start our own initiatives to raise awareness of the climate crisis. Our team managed to incorporate art with the theme of climate change in the form of an art exhibition. I have also been an active member of a few student organizations. One of them was AIESEC where I helped organize conferences dedicated to youth mobility. I’m also a member of the Organisation of Serbian Students Abroad (OSSI) aiming to help and create opportunities for Serbian students.
I believe that the motivation for change is an important but mostly a short-term boost. What we need is drive – something we believe in to give us a push and make us remember our values.

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Aleksandra Grbović Bitić

Written by WeBalkans on 15 Nov 2022. Posted in YEA.

Country: Serbia

Interests: EU integration, Arts and culture, Technology

My name is Aleksandra Grbović Bitić. I am 21 years old, and I am pursuing two bachelor’s degrees in Law and Astronomy in Belgrade. During high school, I participated in several international competitions, workshops and seminars, as well as volunteered for non-governmental organizations. I have been a dedicated member of the non-governmental organization United Nations Association of Serbia for several years, where I have participated in projects such as ‘Dialogue Café’ and Global Diplomacy, and presided over various UN Committees at both the Belgrade International Model UN (BIMUN) and other international MUNs. I founded a non-profit organization called Udruženje za Savremenu Edukaciju Mladih – USEM (Association for Contemporary Youth Education). The idea was to not only ensure educational opportunities for disadvantaged youth in Serbia but also assist young people in realizing their full potential through the implementation of wide range of creative programs that combine arts, sciences, and technology with various forms of social activities.
Through the YEA network, I intend to engage more young people, promote EU involvement in Serbia’s educational reform and raise awareness among Serbian youth regarding educational opportunities in the EU.

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Lazar Simić

Written by WeBalkans on 15 Nov 2022. Posted in YEA.

Country: Serbia

Interests: EU integration, Environmental protection, Human rights

My name is Lazar Simić and I am a student, media worker, researcher and activist. I study International Relations at the Faculty of Political Science in Belgrade. Journalism is a sphere where I have been active for five years, now working primarily with Local Press and DWA. I am a certificated MIL educator, too. Being one of the young leaders in the campaign ‘Media Content for The Young’ was a step towards what I currently work on – forming Young Media Network, which will be the first regional youth media network in the Balkans. As I find institutionalization important, I finished the Academy of Youth Policies organized by the National Youth Council of Serbia to gain the necessary knowledge.
I use my social media profiles to spread the word about everything I learn. Sharing is not only caring but also the goal. Proud of being a Balkan boy, I have a strong desire to make the Balkans a better and safer place for everybody. However, young generations and minorities are my top priority.

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Andrej Bubanja

Written by WeBalkans on 15 Nov 2022. Posted in YEA.

Country: Montenegro

Interests: Arts and culture, Technology, Health and well-being

Hey there, I am Andrej. I am studying Communication and Media in which I focus on interpersonal communication. ‘Travellers of the world, limited only by their own will to grow’ is my go-to quote. Ever since I was a teenager, I have tried improving my community and being as active as possible, but as time passed I came to realise I needed more knowledge, assistance, and resources. From that moment on, I went on a mission to acquire everything I could to achieve it. Scientists have come to the conclusion that infinity is not continuous, and no matter how we look at it, our finite lifetimes have an absolutely insignificant influence on the endlessness of the universe. In that chaos, I choose to focus on changing our tomorrow and helping young people be free inside as well as outside of themselves. Maybe infinity is not continuous, but the change we make is going to be.

I believe creative thinking and unthinkable thoughts are the sources of that change. Joining the YEA circle is one big step towards reaching my goal. Join me on an ever-evolving journey and let us show to infinity that we matter.

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Merita Dukaj

Written by WeBalkans on 15 Nov 2022. Posted in YEA.

Country: Montenegro

Interests: Eu integration, Human rights, Environmental protection

My name is Merita Dukaj, and I am a third-year student of International Relations and Diplomacy at the University of Donja Gorica. I am very active in youth work and civil society. Currently, I serve as a Young European Ambassador and I am a member of the Youth Initiatives Council of the President of Montenegro. I am also the founder of the NGO DITA, where I focus on human rights, inclusion, and supporting youth communities in Montenegro. I have been involved in a range of initiatives with organizations such as UNICEF, where I worked as a young reporter, as well as with various youth networks. My work includes media, advocacy, and community projects. In addition, I have published a poetry book titled First Rays (“Rrezet e para”). I speak Albanian, Montenegrin, English, and Spanish. Through all of my work, I am passionate about empowering young people and creating positive change in my community.

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Anđela Micić

Written by WeBalkans on 15 Nov 2022. Posted in YEA.

Country: Montenegro

Interests: EU integration, Arts and culture, Technology, Human rights, Health and well-being

I am Anđela Micić, journalist, PR and digital marketing manager. I am currently working at Adria Television as a journalist and host of the central news show. As a journalist and then as the Editor-in-Chief, I was also a part of the first editorial staff of the first youth online media in Montenegro – Makanje. The focus of my interest is human rights, rights of girls and women, social justice and humanitarian work. I volunteered in several non-governmental organizations where I was involved in the education of children and youth, as well as humanitarian work. My work with young people continued through projects in the field of media – the project ‘Investigate or the story is not valid’, as an assistant to the main coordinator, and the project ‘You open the circle of change’ as a project manager.

My vision is aimed at creating an environment where young people will be free to express their ideas and encouraged to realize them, displaying European values. I advocate for the rights of girls and women, the fight against violence against women, and the importance of the mental health of young people.

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Edina Osmanovic

Written by WeBalkans on 15 Nov 2022. Posted in YEA.

Country: Montenegro

Interests: EU integration, Environmental protection, Arts and culture, Technology, Human rights, Health and well-being

I am a young women entrepreneur from Montenegro, an innovator, youth and ecological activist, and hopefully a leader of tomorrow. I am the co-founder and CEO of withmeglobal.com, a platform connecting youth globally to help them to find a roommate. I graduated as one of the best students in International Economics, Finance, and Business at the University of Donja Gorica. I was also a part of prestigious Leadership Global UGRAD Scholarship in the United States of America where I finished one semester at Chatham University PA. I recently obtained a Master’s Degree in Entrepreneurial Economics – Business Psychology and Management, where I graduated on the topic ‘The impact of Women’s Entrepreneurship and Negotiation Skills on the Socio-Economic Development of the Western Balkans’. I was also a beneficiary of Erasmus+ during my postgraduate studies in Spain. During the summer of 2022, I was a speaker at the Arab Academy in Egypt at the 2nd International Logistics Camp AAST Alamein in the field of business economics.

I believe in innovation, in the power of entrepreneurship and education. We should constantly move, seek, learn, be part of the change, and be the change!

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Filip Jovetić

Written by WeBalkans on 15 Nov 2022. Posted in YEA.

Country: Montenegro

Interests: Human rights, EU integration, Environmental protection

I live in Podgorica. I completed my Bachelor’s and Master’s studies at the Faculty of Law of the University of Montenegro, where I was a student representative. I enriched my experience through an Erasmus+ exchange in Spain. I also completed the legal clinic program for law students organized by the Council of Europe. After many years of working in various sectors, I have been gaining experience in the field of justice for two years at the Jovetić Law Firm, as an attorney trainee, where I am still working.

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