European Year for Development 2015 – Visions from MEPs and ‘Challenging the Crisis’, 16 January

This event “The European Year for Development and Beyond – MEPs’ Visions” is hosted jointly by the European Parliament Information Office in Ireland,  Dóchas and Concern, and will showcase the visions of all 11 Irish MEPs (Members of the European Parliament) for 2015.  In addition, IDEA's “Young Global Advocates” as part of a European project called “Challenging the Crisis – Promoting Global Justice and Citizens’ Engagement in a Time of Uncertainty” will share their perspectives on new pathways for sustainable development locally and globally, as part of their project between young adults in Greece, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Slovenia and Spain.

A booklet will be launched containing the contributions of the MEPs to the EYD. There will also be an opportunity for dialogue with MEPs including Mairead McGuinness, European Parliament Vice-President responsible for Communication and Brian Hayes, European Parliament Development Committee.

Young Global Advocates from the 'Challening the Crisis' project will launch a European campaign on their vision for a fairer world during 2015, the European Year for Development. You can get a flavour of what our young advocates are working on across all 6 countries in ‘Challenging the Crisis’ by watching their Youth Declaration and find out more about the group here , as well as their campaign.

The event will take place in the European Parliament Information Office, 43, Molesworth Street, Dublin 2 on 16 January 2015 from 11.00 am-12.30 pm.  Registration required via the European Parliament here or RSVP to events-epdublin@ep.europa.eu or phone 01-6057900

hashtags: #EYD2015; #NewYearNewWorld

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