Call for young people to apply for the 5th European Policy Dialogue Forum, Rotterdam, Netherlands, 13-15 November, 2023. Deadline: 31 August 2023.
The theme for the 5th European Policy Dialogue Forum will be “Young People and Social Inclusion in European Cities.” If you are between 18 and 30 years of age, are actively engaged in your community, passionate about social inclusion and willing to bring your contribution and energy, the organizers encourage you to apply to this call. They are selecting up to 30 young people who are residents from one of the 46 European countries to participate to their signature event – the European Policy Forum Dialogue (EPDF) – in Rotterdam, Netherlands, on 13-15 November 2023.
They encourage young migrants and refugees to apply to the call, as other young people from underrepresented groups, including young women. They believe in the transformative power of interreligious and intercultural dialogue, as a tool to make communities more inclusive and resilient. Together with policymakers, religious leaders and actors, civil society organizations and youth representatives, they will explore unexpected partnerships and collaborations to make cities places where everyone feels belonging.
What is the European Policy Dialogue Forum about?
Some 120 policymakers, religious actors, youth representatives, civil society leaders and experts will come together in Rotterdam for the 5th EPDF to discuss the role of young people in social inclusion in European urban spaces, with a focus on the following themes:
o Bridging divisions in European cities – addressing young people’s concerns and joining efforts towards enhanced opportunities for current and future generations.
o Empowerment and participation of young people – enhancing the creation of inclusive spaces and fostering an environment for mutual understanding, recognition and respect.
o Creating spaces for intergenerational dialogue and foster collaborative action between young people, religious actors and policy makers to make diversity and inclusion meaningful in urban areas.
The European Policy Dialogue Forum in Rotterdam will be organized by the International Dialogue Centre (KAICIID) in partnership with the European Council of Religious Leaders / Religions for Peace Europe (ECRL/RfP), the Network for Dialogue and with support of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR).
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