une 4-6, 2024 – Tirana, Albania
Justice Call representatives Sarra Messaoudi and Khaled Emam joined the MENA-Europe Cross-Regional Forum, a collaborative event that brought together 30 young peacebuilders from the UNOY Network across Europe and the MENA region. Held from June 4-6, 2024, in Tirana, Albania, the forum provided a platform for knowledge exchange, cooperation, and the development of sustainable peacebuilding partnerships.
Participants engaged in over 12 sessions covering topics such as advocacy, storytelling, digital protection, well-being, and resilience, aimed at equipping local peacebuilders with the skills needed to navigate regional challenges.
Key Objectives of the Forum:
- Enhance Capacities: Strengthen skills through workshops, training, and knowledge sharing to empower effective peacebuilding within the UNOY network.
- Foster Cross-Regional Collaboration: Encourage connections among peacebuilders to exchange best practices and strategies across diverse cultures.
- Promote Sustainable Partnerships: Develop long-term individual and organizational partnerships to boost the stability and resilience of peacebuilding efforts.
- Design a Manifesto for Europe-MENA Solidarity: Create a strategic plan with concrete initiatives to foster enduring solidarity and collaboration between member organizations.
The forum highlighted the importance of cross-regional cooperation, equipping young leaders to contribute to sustainable peace across Europe and the MENA region.
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