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Round Table Discussion & Book Signing “Between Thought and Action: An Intellectual Biography of Fethullah Gülen” with Prof. Ori Z. Soltes
On October 17, 2024, Professor Ori Z. Soltes presented his book, Between Thought & Action: An Intellectual Biography of Fethullah Gülen, focusing on the Hizmet (Service) Movement and Fethullah Gülen. Professor Soltes teaches at Georgetown University, where his...
Anticipating the Trump Effect: Strengthening the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum Amid Populist Pressures
This policy paper analyzes the potential effects of the 2024 US presidential election on EU politics, particularly the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum. A Trump victory may intensify Euroscepticism and lead to more restrictive migration policies among his European...
Dialogue for Europe’s future: Insightful conversations with EP candidate Bram Van Hecke
On Tuesday, April 30, 2024, the spirit of engagement and dialogue that began at STAM Europa on April 9 continued to flourish as the Intercultural Dialogue Platform (IDP) hosted a follow-up event. This time, the setting was the intimate surroundings of IDP offices,...
Shaping the Future of Europe: Youth Dialogues at the European Parliament
On May 6-7, in a dynamic convergence of ideas and insights, young minds from across Europe gathered at the European Parliament's Info Hub for a two-day event aimed at shaping the future of Europe. Organized by the Intercultural Dialogue Platform in collaboration with...
Youth Engagement Takes Center Stage: Meet Your Future Policymakers Event Bridges Gap Between Candidates and Electorate
In the heart of Brussels, at STAM Europa, a unique and crucial dialogue unfolded on April 9, bringing together aspiring European Parliament candidates and the vibrant voices of youth representatives. The event, titled "Meet Your Future Policymakers: Youth and EP...
Transforming Tomorrow: Youth Advocates Champion Gender Equality at United Nations Forums
Between March 10 and March 22, the 68th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women convened in New York. Over the span of two weeks, the event hosted hundreds of panels and conferences, featuring esteemed speakers from across the globe and drawing...
“SDGs Conference 2023: In the Margins of UNGA 78” in New York City
The importance of global partnerships to achieve the SDGs by the 2030 Deadline In the week of 18th of September, the Intercultural Dialogue Platform (IDP) attended the 2-day conference entitled “SDGs Conference 2023: In the Margins of the UNGA 78”, organised by the...
Deliberative Democracy and Youth Engagement – Citizens’ Assemblies across Europe
On October 10, at the SQUARE Brussels Meeting Centre, the Intercultural Dialogue Platform and the Citizen Z project partners organized a political lab entitled "Deliberative Democracy and Youth Engagement - Youth Citizens’ Assemblies across Europe". The session was...
Open Call for Citizen Z Youth Advocacy Team Members
Are you a young person aged 18-25 who wants to make a difference in society? Do you want to be part of shaping the future of democracy, education, climate action, employment, and other important issues in Europe? If so, we invite you to join the Youth Advocacy Team of...
Deliberative Democracy Days – a new annual platform for youth-focused democratic innovations
The first edition of the Deliberative Democracy Days was held on March 13, 14, and 15, 2023, at the InfoHub of the European Parliament in Brussels, as part of the two-year EU-funded Citizen Z project, which aims to apply deliberative methods to strengthen young...