🚀 Building Inclusion: Youth from Across Europe Meet in Budapest

From May 18 to 23, 2026, the European Youth Centre in Budapest became a space for learning, reflection, and intercultural exchange during the study session “Going Further: Rights and Opportunities for All.” The activity was organized by Don Bosco Youth-Net in partnership with the Council of Europe Youth Department and brought together young people from 11 European countries to explore human rights education, social inclusion, youth participation, and peacebuilding.

Armenia was represented by three participants from INEDNET NGO: Tigran Karapetyan, Anna Sedrakyan, and Elen Movsisyan. Together with other participants from DBYN member and partner organizations, they took part in a week-long program focused on strengthening knowledge and practical skills related to human rights and inclusive youth work.

Throughout the study session, participants explored different approaches to human rights education and youth participation. Using the Lego Serious Play methodology, they reflected on the concepts of peacebuilding and social inclusion and examined how these ideas can be applied within their local communities. The interactive nature of the activities encouraged dialogue, cooperation, and the exchange of experiences among participants from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.

The programme also featured contributions from guest speakers, including Katalin Faix and Tamara Živadinović, who presented the experiences of the Budapest Women Citizens’ Assemblies and the National Youth Council of Serbia (KOMS). In addition, Beatriz Melo and Chiara Gullotta, Educational Advisors of the Council of Europe, introduced participants to the organisation’s approach to human rights education and its impact at the local level.

One of the key outcomes of the study session was the development of a peacebuilding toolkit created by the participants. The toolkit is intended to support youth centres, youth organisations, and local communities by providing practical materials and methods for implementing rights-based and inclusive initiatives.

The experience offered valuable opportunities for learning, networking, and intercultural dialogue. By bringing together young people committed to promoting inclusion and human rights, the study session contributed to strengthening international cooperation and equipping participants with new tools that can be applied in their local communities.