Young people of all backgrounds, including recently arrived migrants and representatives of minority communities are invited to join this Caux forum. It is open to those aged 18-25 from countries who are members of the Council of Europe, plus Kosovo, Kazakhstan and Belarus who are actively and substantively contributing in the discussion about Europe.

This event will gather people from all parts of Europe - and beyond - who want to create concrete, hope-building European initiatives, drawing on moral and spiritual values common to the main philosophical and faith traditions and eventually offer an alternative to polarization. The main objective is to give hope and inspiration and show concrete examples of initiatives that build trust and address the current trend of polarization in Europe. To put people in touch with like-minded initiatives; to give opportunities for new partnerships, for creating networks and exchanging tools.

This event will enable influential NGO leaders, government representatives, business people, victims and ex-perpetrators to explore the different issues involved in bringing together top-down and bottom-up approaches and discuss practical tools and strategies that will help counter these extremist narratives.

The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child says every child has the right to participation, and that life should be inclusive for even the most marginalized. CATS 2017 gives children experiencing that exclusion a voice. It is a platform to inspire others, to share their difficulties, to tackle obstacles, to promote inclusion, and to show how children are essential to creating a better world. This year we’re welcoming a really diverse group of people, which will include street children, children with disabilities, and children from war zones, to create a unique space where adults including parents, teachers, advocates, and policymakers can meet them. Together they will take positive steps to transform society.

Initiatives of Change Indonesia proudly presents this year's South East Asia Life Matters Course: Finding a Path and Purpose in Life! If you are aged 20-35, a South East Asia Citizen and are able to communicate using English, then this could be for you!