Apply to the UNMUTED project

Are you a young adult (18–30 years old) belonging to a minority and interested in social advocacy? Would you like support in planning your own advocacy project? Apply to join the UNMUTED project!

UNMUTED is a joint project between Sumud – the Finnish Palestine Network and Mirsal. The goal of the project is to strengthen the civic participation of young adults in Finland – especially among the Global South diaspora and other marginalized groups.

By Global South diaspora, we refer to people who are from or have roots in countries located in Africa, Latin America, Asia, or Oceania. We also welcome applications from linguistic minorities, sexual and gender minorities, and those who belong to a minority due to illness or disability. We particularly encourage young people from the Arabic-speaking diaspora to apply.

During the project, which runs throughout 2026, participants will learn about the mechanisms of decision-making and advocacy, and receive support for their own advocacy work.

The project includes two training weekends and a total of six remote meetings (preliminary schedule below). Participants commit to attending all events. Participation is free of charge and travel expenses will be reimbursed.

Participants are required to have proficiency in Finnish, English, or Arabic. Please note that the training sessions are mainly in English with support available in Finnish and Arabic, as no professional interpreter will be provided.

Preliminary Schedule

• February 11 – March 8, 2026: Application period for the training program is open.
• February 23, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM (18:00–19:00): Online information session. Applicants can ask the organizers questions regarding the project and the application process.
• April 25 – April 26, 2026: First training weekend held in Tampere.
• May – June: Four remote training sessions will be held.
• July – August: One remote meeting and personal meetings with organizers as needed by participants.
• September: Second training weekend (dates to be confirmed).
• Autumn 2026: Participants implement their own advocacy projects and receive individual guidance as needed.
• November 2026: The project concludes with a joint remote meeting.

Apply through the application form latest on 8.3.2026.

Link to the application form: https://forms.gle/RRSpo6zhyXgRcoMv7 

We will process your data during the UNMUTED project in accordance with the privacy policies of Sumud ry and Mirsal ry.

If you have any questions about the application, feel free to contact the project staff.

Jasmin Paananen – Sumud – Suomen Palestiina-verkosto ry – Executive Director

[email protected]

Amir Abdelamir – Mirsal ry – Education Specialist

[email protected]

This project is co-funded by the European Union.

Its contents are the sole responsibility of Sumud and Mirsal and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union.