From November 9th to 12th, 2018, an international youth conference will take place for the first time in cooperation with the Foundation Remembrance, Responsibility and Future as part of their project EUROPEANS FOR PEACE The event is taking place at Wannsee. To mark the 70th anniversary of the UN Convention on Human Rights, 65 young people (aged 16-27) from a total of 12 member states of the Council of Europe are coming together here at the house to exchange ideas on the topic of human rights.
The 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights was a fundamental response to historical injustices, particularly the unprecedented Nazi crimes and the Second World War. But where do human rights stand in 2018? This was the topic of discussion at the first youth conference. Right here, right now: Human Rights! We will discuss the significance of human rights for ourselves personally and for our social responsibility. Together, we will examine their origins, the 30 articles, and place them in current contexts such as displacement and migration. We will also address the question: What can each of us do to defend human rights? During the conference, we will learn tools to implement human rights in our daily lives. Through workshops and discussions led by stakeholders who advocate for youth participation and human rights, we will learn, discuss, plan, and celebrate together – we look forward to eventful days and a lively exchange.
On the Project website You can find information about the program, the speakers, and their areas of focus. Since the conference is international, all information is available in English.