Join us for the fourth session in a transborder debate series: “The role of Young People in shaping the future of Europe. How to encourage youth participation in policy-making and civic activism?” The Transborder discussion will have topic of the role of young people in the creation of a European future and will deal with the role of young people and mechanisms of their participation in youth policy development, on local, national, and EU levels. The focus of the debate is to share experiences and expert reviews related to mechanisms how young people can participate and advocate for processes of youth policy development. The questions will be oriented on mechanisms how to encourage them for successful participation, engagement, and respec,t and what we can do to improve their position and role in these processes. Moreover, the goal is to share some overviews of possibilities and challenges related to the participation of young people in youth policy development.
📅 Date: Tuesday, March 4, 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00–12:00 CET
🌐 Platform: Zoom debate in English with simultaneous translation in Croatian and Slovenian): Register in advance for this meeting: https://shorturl.at/vZmjH. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. For participation please register at least 12 hours before the event.
📡 Streaming: Available live online via YouTube & Facebook
Panelists will share the experience and praxis:
• Alexandra Beweis, Leitung WIENXTRA – Stadtbox, Austria
• Michael Mcloughlin, European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), Belgium
• Marko Kovačić, University of Rijeka, Croatia
• Nikica Torbica, DKolektiv, Croatia
Moderator: Irena Mikulić, Manager of the Education Department at PRONI Centre for Social Education, Croatia.
The series of transborder debates is part of the Impact4Values program implemented by the SLAGALICA Foundation, SOLIDARNA Foundation, and CNVOS.
Financed with the funds of the European Union. The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the EACEA can be held responsible for them. The Impact4Values program is co-financed by the Office for NGOs of the Government of the Republic of Croatia.
Cover photo: Maya Maceka on Unsplash/Canva
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