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A Future-Focused EU: Highlights from the Post-Election Event on June 26 in Brussels
Brussels, June 27, 2024 A fresh, stimulating and dynamic discussion on the future of the European Union (EU) was held yesterday at STAM Europa in Brussels. Organised by Stand Up for Europe in collaboration with the Intercultural Dialogue Platform and JEF Belgium, the...
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...
Intercultural Iftar Evening at the European Parliament Fosters Dialogue and Harmony
Brussels, 19th March 2024 - The halls of the European Parliament echoed with the spirit of unity and diversity as distinguished guests and community leaders gathered for an intercultural iftar dinner aimed at fostering dialogue and understanding among different...
Innovative Deliberative Practices for Youth Engagement Echo Through the Halls of European Parliament
The Civil Society Outreach Unit of the European Parliament, together with InfoHub at the European Parliament in Brussels, co-hosted the second edition of Deliberative Democracy Days, a pivotal event under the ambit of the two-year EU-funded Citizen Z project...
“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...
IDP Statement | A Call for Peace and Dignity Amidst the Israel-Gaza Conflict
Brussels, Belgium – 06 November 2023 A Call for Peace and Dignity Amidst the Israel-Gaza Conflict The recent escalation of violence between Israel and Gaza has already taken an extensive toll on human lives. The Intercultural Dialogue Platform stands against all...
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...