Foro Juventudes
Budget
€41,707
EP Access
0
accredited persons
Staff
8
1.6 FTE
EU Grants
None
Mission & Goals
Our mission is to strengthen the skills of young leaders in Latin America and the Carribean within contexts of human right and democratic deterioration, promoting a network of strategic collaboration. We want to inspire and support young leaders to collaboratively plan and execute solutions based on dialogue, non violent action and the construction of peace culture in order to support human rights. Our values include integrity and honesty, learning and collaboration, solidarity and empathy, and excellence. To accompish this, we provide capacity building opportunities, create spaces for young leaders to exchange experiences and lessons learned, and support collaborative non violent actions led by young leaders in the region.
EU Legislative Interests
-Human rights and democracy in the world and the European Union’s policy on the matter – annual reports -Financing instrument for democracy and human rights worldwide -Resolution on the European Year of Youth 2022 legacy -Resolution on the human rights and political situation in Cuba -Resolution on the situation in Nicaragua -Resolution on the situation in Venezuela
Communication Activities
Since the start of our youth network in 2022 we have completed the following activities that align with with aforementioned policies/procedures: 3 Youth Forums (2022-24) where young leaders from Latin American and the Carribean gathered to discuss current sociopolitical and human right situations in their countries, to share experiences and lessons learned in their activism and leadership, to participate in capacity building sessions, and to collectively plan strategic actions to support human rights in the region. 2 Bootcamps (2024) targeting capacity building for young leaders and activisms to support their digital security, communication, and mental health. 2 Public Forums (2022 and 2024) parallel to OAS General Assembly Sessions to raise awareness about the deteriorating situation in Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela, and to discuss the youth's role in promoting change. 4 Artivisim Projects (2024-present) led by youth leaders to insipre creative and non violent action in promoting human rights and civic values, as well promoting historic memory of crisis in Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela. Multiple Social Media Campaigns to raise awareness about human rights violations in Latin America, to promote civic participation in electoral processes, and to encourage youth participation in civic spaces/processes. Referrals for youth leaders to educational opportunities, mental health services and funding opportunities for their human rights projects.
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
Entities with which we have collaborated or from whom we received support/financing from: People in Need Lifeline RIDHE (International Network of Human Rights Europe) University of York - Arts Right Truth Project International Institute on Race, Equality and Human Rights World Liberty Congress International Republican Institute Juventud LAC IPADES (Institute for Peace and Development) United Human Rights Foundation Asamblea Nicaragüense por la Democracia Youth & Democracy Foro Juventudes is not a registered organizarion at this time; it's fiscal sponsor is Nicaragua International Care Alliance.
Organisation Members
Our youth network does not operate with membership but participants belongs to CSOs. These include: Centro de Capacitación y Promoción de la Democracia Juventud LAC Alianza de Jovenes y Estudiantes Nicaragüenses Fundación Libertad / Argentina Movimiento Universitario 19 de Abril Unidad Juvenil Estudiantil Movimiento estudiantil UCAB Coordinadora Universitaria por la Democracia y la Justicia Alianza Universitaria Nicaragüense Youth and Democracy Opportunities Gritemos con Brío Alianza Global de Jóvenes Políticos Guatemala Asociación para Desarrollo Indígena Socia Iniciativa Puentes por los Estudiantes de Nicaragua Voces de la memoria Colectivo Derechos Humanos Nunca Más Foro Permanente de juventudes Alianza de Mujeres por la Democracia AISEC Republica Dominicana
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.