Partner Organisation event with Permanent Mission -Philippines, ENFiD- Europeand Network of Filippino Diaspora, UNCAV- UN Corresponcdece Association,Vienna, Vienna Cirty government (1 speaker)
Youtube: https://youtu.be/WJduOUUM7IU
The cooperation with UNODC-Ngo Unit, UNCAV, ENFiD + a speaker of the
Vienna Ctiy council was also a first time cooperation (in that setting!)
From each organisation on speaker presented hr /his perspective on peace and
especially the role of youth in this respect. To counter crime is also an important
aspect when aspiring a society where peacful development is possible- the words of
UNODC Representative Mariana Gomez. She furter explained the activities in
Crime prevention and involvement of youth.
Ms. Atty Daryll Migano, Attache`of the Embassy of the Philippines, expresses her
gratitude to be invited to speak at this menaingful occasion. She discribes youth as
agents for change, its inclusion beeing mandatory for a human civil society,
following the human rights.
Mr. Herman Kroiher, Gen.Secretary of UNCAV+ Boerd Member of Austrian Police
Ass., explained in his opening speech that certain requirements are necessary so tha
t youth can thrive, eg. Peacefull and supportive societies, where education is
possible . Then young people will be enabled to contribute from their side through
their talents and creativity!
Ms. Caroline Hungrlaender, councellor of the City of Vienna, discribes her
involvement in developing a college for young migrants, who are 85% younf men
from countries like Syria, Afghanistan, Somalia, Ukraine, and others. The prority is
to learn German, but at the same time give them a structure to develop stability and
supports in finding opportunities for job or further education. Mag. Hungerlaender
together with colleagues founded an academy for young people to learn about
political work, to encourage public engegement.
Sarah -Jozel Rojas represented the youth in ENFiD, and explains multiple ways of
young people to be advocates for peace: ADVOCACY &AWARENES through
social Media plattforms, EDUCATION & EMPOWERMENT: Educating about
democracy and possibilities of civic engagement, conveing an understanding of
rights and responsibilities enables young people to become an active partner in
societyalso for peace bulding. DIALOG & MEDIATION: in conflict areas it is
often young people that can act for dialog and reconsiliation. They have to be
equipped with the right tools and plattforms to engage.
Ms Merly Barlaan then explained the project of “Youth ambassador for peace”- an
educational program that is developed in New York and will be supported by the
NY. city government. The training ames to enable girls and young women froma an
early age on (HighSchool level9 to learn the tools to conduct “Brigdges of Peace”
among the different migrant groups and start constructive interaction. This should
counter the problems and even violence occuring among the migrant / parallel
societies.
For a better understanding 3 pairs crossed the “Bridge” in front of the audience:
A Philippino/Austrian – Philippino Spanish origin
Philippino /USA background- Egyptian/Austrian
Philippino Austrian- Korean /Austrian
The words they had prepared for each other, why they felt to cross the bridge of
forgivness and reconciliation wer moving and astonishing at the same time!
The song “Let ther be Peace on Earth “ -presented by the Philippino singer Shirley
Dimaano, concluded the event officially, after that personal talk and exchange of
contact details took place!
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