This event aims to roughly explore the powerful role of young people (in the past and present) tackling global challenges and advancing sustainable and inclusive development, in the Netherlands and beyond. 

From civil rights to climate action, the role of youth in international cooperation and policy is a story worth discovering.  

What to expect: 
• A look back at the Dutch history of global solidarity, awareness raising and international cooperation inspired by youth
• Reflections on today’s challenges and future opportunities for youth leadership 
• Conversations across generations with students, young professionals, seasoned experts and retired changemakers 
 
Topics include children’s and youth rights, climate change, biodiversity, poverty and inequality, food and agriculture, and human rights,  

-- serious themes, discussed in an open and energising atmosphere. 
Our ambition is to spark intergenerational collaboration around the NICC Youth Project  

and to strengthen multi-sectoral networks: exchanging ideas, sharing stories, and discussing different points of view. 

  
The programme runs from 13:30 to 17:00 and is followed by informal drinks and snacks at the Butterfly Bar at ISS.  

Please note that a number of places are reserved specifically for students and young professionals.  

This event is jointly organised by the NICC Foundation https://www.stichtingnicc.nl  and the 

International Institute for Social Studies (ISS / Erasmus University Rotterdam) https://www.iss.nl/en .

More details will follow — but mark your calendar now and let us know via globalyouth@stichtingnicc.nl !