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EYFON PEACE DAYS II
EUROPEAN YOUTH FORUM NEUMARKT

İlkyaz Akdemir

10 Eyl 2024

35 young people from Serbia, Albania, Kosovo, North-Macedonia, Ukraine, Belgium, France, Spain, Italy, Poland, Algeria, Rwanda, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Turkey recently spent a week at Europaburg in Neumarkt, Styria, where the young Europeans anticipated a diverse program of lectures, workshops, games, and team-building activities.

The European Youth Forum Neumarkt (EYFON), held in Neumarkt, Austria, from September 2 to 6, 2024, brought together young leaders to reflect on peace and the future of Europe.

 

The forum hosted around 35 young individuals aged 18-25 from the Western Balkans, Armenia, Georgia, EU countries, Turkey, and Ukraine. These young participants discussed the European Union’s peace policies and global peace efforts, gaining insights into sustainable peace practices.

 

Throughout the forum, seminars on topics such as "Youth Power for Peace: Building a Better Tomorrow" and "Young Leaders, Global Change: Cultivating Peace and Understanding" were held with contributions from experts from various countries. Notable speakers included Prof. Dr. Olga Tsaryk and Dr. Nataliia Rybina from West Ukrainian National University, as well as Dr. Christoph Leitl, President of EYFON, and Mag. Christian Buchmann, EYFON’s Managing Director. Mag.Dr.Dr.h.c. Thomas Bauer, Head of the International Office at PH Wien, also shared his insights on Erasmus+ mobility programs and solidarity initiatives in Europe.

 

The Mediterranean Youth Club representatives aim to share the knowledge and experiences gained from the forum with other young people in Turkey, fostering a greater sense of peace and solidarity. This forum was a memorable event that emphasized cultural interaction and learning, bringing young people together to contribute to peace and global change.

 

Our participants had the opportunity to engage with peers from different countries, expanding their perspectives on peace in Europe and around the world. They plan to bring these valuable experiences back to their communities and apply them in their future endeavors.

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