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We invited our young champions to join the Europe Day celebrations in May and strengthen our partnership in view of the new edition of the campaign.

The first day of the event prioritised the exchange of best practices and collaborative efforts between the European External Action Service (EEAS) and young opinion leaders.

The information sessions highlighted the EU's work in areas of interest to young people, including human rights, climate change, gender equality, inclusion, diversity, peace and security, democracy, development and youth empowerment.

The event was an occasion to allow the youths’ direct involvement in shaping the future of the campaign. Interactive sessions and networking activities encouraged meaningful engagement and enhanced best practices exchanges among participants.

On 6 May 2023, #OurVoiceOurFuture influencers actively participated in the communication activities surrounding Europe Day at the EEAS Headquarters. As part of the day's activities, influencers embarked on a "UDHR Treasure Hunt" where they searched for the 30 UDHR Articles hidden at EEAS stands. Engaging with stand holders who provided information about the EU resulted in valuable material for influencers to create content, documenting their experience at Europe Day in Brussels and keeping human rights and the UDHR at the centre of their narratives.

Young leaders from the EU and Latin America & the Caribbean came together in Brussels to agree on a set of recommendations to their leaders.

They were the best reporters on-the-ground during the historic EU-CELAC Summit on July 17-18, 2023. #NuestraVozNuestroFuturo resounded loud and clear from the young generation to the leaders at both sides of the Atlantic!

Find out more about this event and explore the videos by our young champions.

On August 10, 2023, the EU Delegation in Jordan celebrated International Youth Day by inviting a dynamic group of young Jordanian activists and influencers to share their vision  for a future where human rights can thrive. At the heart of this gathering was #OurVoiceOurFuture initiative.  In addition to amplifying the voices of youth, the campaign offers opportunities for fostering intergenerational dialogue. We want to listen and learn from them.  This is rooted in our commitment to empowering the bright minds that will shape tomorrow's world.

Last October, Youth from the Asia-Pacific region attended the World Food Forum (WFF) event organised by the Food and Agricultural Organisation of the United Nations. The EU Ambassador to UN Organisations in Rome Alexandra Valkenburg met with a Bhutanese youth Delegation.

Youth gathered in Rome with the aim to inspire action and transform our global agrifood systems.  WFF is a youth-led movement and network committed to the theme: “Agrifood systems transformation accelerates climate action.” On October 19th, EU Ambassador to UN Organisations in Rome Alexandra Valkenburg hosted a meeting with Bhutan's Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Yeshey Penjor, alongside the Bhutanese Youth Delegation present at WFF. #OurVoiceOurFuture champion Ngawang Gyeltshen was part of this diplomatic engagement that highlighted the vital role played by youth in shaping the future of agriculture.

The #OurVoiceOurFuture campaign highlights the inspiring engagement of young people in addressing issues of great concern in today’s world. To continue our journey together and expand the stories of youth beyond borders to a world-wide audience, #OurVoiceOurFuture is partnering with the podcast series "Who Rules the World?"

Launched by EU Youth Delegates to the UN in October 2022, each episode of "Who Rules the World?"  addresses issues discussed at the UN and the EU. Topics include current events and explainers on how these complex institutions work. The goal is to bring the UN and global issues closer to the public and particularly to young people.

#OurVoiceOurFuture complements this approach by bringing in the youth perspective and bridging the reality on the ground to the global dimension. It celebrates youth activism for human rights. We want youth to take their place in the global conversation.

Young champions from many different parts of the world are taking the floor to speak up for change. Covering topics are varied as climate change, right to education, promotion of diversity, gender equality, youth employment and much more.

Explore their profiles and feel inspired by their messages.