Konference: Hvad kan vi lære af unges ikke-volds kamp for demokrati?

TIME: Friday 28 October, 9-17, and Saturday 29 October, 9:30-15:45

VENUE: Eigtveds Pakhus, Asiatisk Plads, 1402 Copenhagen K

In 2011, the world witnessed amazing events unfold across the globe, especially in the Middle East and North African region. These events have had youth at the forefront — fighting for their rights, freedom and democracy.

TIME: Friday 28 October, 9-17, and Saturday 29 October, 9:30-15:45

VENUE: Eigtveds Pakhus, Asiatisk Plads, 1402 Copenhagen K

In 2011, the world witnessed amazing events unfold across the globe, especially in the Middle East and North African region. These events have had youth at the forefront — fighting for their rights, freedom and democracy.

The conference will feature leaders of the uprisings in Egypt and Serbia, together with youth representatives from countries that are not yet democratic: Belarus, Burma, Syria, Zimbabwe and North and South Sudan. In the struggle to form new democracies,youth representatives are currently using nonviolent methods to foster change in these countries.

“Youth for Democracy” will be a unique opportunity for youth across the world to meet and share ideas, experiences and knowledge. Participants will develop bonds and friendships with others who are active in the global fight for better lives and human rights. The conference will be open to specialists from all over the world, as well as the general public.

The conference is sponsored by the Danish Foreign Ministry, the Dutch Minstry of Health, Welfare and Sports (VWS) and the American Embassy in Copenhagen. Humanity in Action has worked in partnership with British Council and Politiken on developing a number of thematic workshops and events throughout the project.

For full program and registration, please visit HIA’s website