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 Youth has been identified as one of the key priorities for the work of the Alliance of Civilizations. The AoC Secretariat is actively trying to involve youth directly in its work by collaborating with broad networks of youth organizations. Our goal is to have a youth perspective in the media debate, on cross-cultural and interreligious issues and in all AoC projects. Read more... Working with youth organizations The AoC Youth Strategy involves integrating youth input in relevant projects and initiatives organised or facilitated under the auspices of the Alliance or its partners. The Secretariat of the AoC runs a limited number of initiatives in-house, such as the Youth Solidarity Fund (click here for more information). In addition, the AoC has links with international, regional and national organizations working in the youth area, with a particular emphasis on intercultural dialogue. We regularly consult with a number of key actors in the youth field to identify opportunities for highlighting good practice and to enable a youth voice on AoC issues. A recent example of action in this area was the call for a youth statement on the controversial Dutch film released in March. Read the statment here Alliance of Civilizations Forum At the First Alliance of Civilizations Forum in Madrid from 15-16 January, youth nominated by five partner networks participated. Partners included:
The event was also an opportunity to meet and interact with decision makers from various fields, including politics, civil society, media and religious institutions. Read more about the Forum here Photos courtesy of Ben Powless |