In October, a series of meetings brought together voices from across Europe to tackle urgent issues of peace, security and justice. 2nd October Meeting: Peace in the Baltics and Swedish Initiatives This meeting focused on peace and environmental discussions in the Baltics, with participants reflecting on the tension in the region. Discussions on the 2nd… Read more »
Youth Workshop on Glocalization, Gentrification, and Culture in Barcelona The first event of the U4EU 2.0 project took place in Barcelona on October 30-31. The workshop provided an informative and engaging exploration of the topics of glocalization, gentrification, and culture. Participants worked in groups to debate these subjects, generating diverse perspectives that led to the… Read more »
Written by our Delegate, Atabo David As a delegate of UNITED for Intercultural Action, I had the privilege of participating in this year’s OSCE Parallel Civil Society Conference in Malta, organized as a key platform for dialogue among civil society representatives addressing pressing human rights challenges. The conference brought together voices from across the… Read more »
Wrapping Up 2024: UNITED Introductory Experts and Delegates Meeting The final meeting of the UNITED network for 2024 brought delegates together to connect and explore the available opportunities. Participants gained a deeper understanding of UNITED’s mission and heard firsthand from colleagues who represented the network at events hosted by the UN, Council of Europe,… Read more »
Reflections from COP29: Bridging Divides for Unified Climate Action Written by Nareeka Ahir, UNITED Delegate and PHD Student at SOAS University in London Attending COP29 in Baku as an academic delegate was an eye-opening experience, offering a glimpse into the range of voices and perspectives shaping the global climate discourse. The conference underscored both the… Read more »
As we gear up for COP29, the upcoming Climate Summit in Baku, there’s a pressing issue on our minds: the imprisonment of peace activists and academics, including Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu and Bahruz Samadov by Azerbaijani authorities. High-profile events like these are opportunities to spotlight cases of repression, urging host governments to release political prisoners and… Read more »
UNITED in Budapest to Shape the Future of Society 5.0 Emerging leaders from Asia and Europe gathered at the ASEF Young Leaders Summit (ASEFYLS) 2024 in Budapest from October 4–11 to discuss leadership in the framework of Society 5.0, a vision of a human-centered future that combines social progress and technology innovation. One of… Read more »
Our Advocacy Advisor, Neringa Tumėnaitė, recently participated in the OSCE Warsaw Conference on the Human Dimension, a platform for member states and civil society organisations to discuss issues related to democratic governance and fundamental freedoms — freedom of assembly, expression, and human rights — in the region. This year high on the agenda were concerns… Read more »
U4EU 2.0 Youth Summit on the Future of Europe was held in Athens on July 8th, 2024 and it aimed at amplifying the voices of young Europeans and fostering a vibrant discussion about the future of Europe. The very intense programme included: 🔸U4EU 2.0 Project & Partners presentation 🔹Ice-breaker Activities 🔸Video Screening: “What does Europe… Read more »
The European Network Against Racism (ENAR) recently held its annual conference in Brussels on March 20-21, 2024, bringing together a diverse array of civil society organisations, policymakers, and community leaders to discuss the ongoing fight against racism and discrimination in the European Union. The UNITED network, represented by Delegates Dr. Manal Benani and Eunice Ayen… Read more »
