20th UYD (2019): Opening session - Focus on the 20th Anniversary

Mollina (Spain) 15-22 September, 2019.
The 2019 edition marks the 20th Anniversary of the UYD: an occasion to celebrate the uniqueness of this international and multilateral youth event facilitated and coordinated by the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe
During the opening session, key representatives from the Council of Europe, experts from the field, UYD alumni and the main youth organizations partners of the event endorsed the UYD seen as a space for dialogue between decision-makers and young people, enabling youth participation and empowerment...since the year 2000!
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In order of appearance:
~ Rocio Cervera : Deputy Executive Director of the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe
~ Carina Autengruber: President of the European Youth Forum
~ Jose’ Rui Caroco: Executive Director of the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe
~ Manuel Montobbio: Chair of the Executive Committee of the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe
~ Sana Afouaiz: UYD Alumni and Founding Director of Womenpreneur
~ Purvi Verma: UYD Participant
~ Ruth Carrasco: Director General of the Spanish Institute for Youth INJUVE
~ Brais Fernandes: UYD Alumni and 20th Anniversary coordinator