Workshop with the younger generation – Rule of Law, Corruption and the Quality of Democracy
16/11/2023
The OPEK association and UCLAN University are organizing a workshop with the younger generation on the rule of law, corruption and the need to strengthen the quality of democracy and pluralism.
The event is part of UCLAN’s CroLEV Citizens’ Festival and the co-funded EU Citizens’ Partnership Programme in light of the upcoming European elections June 2024. It’s aim is to encourage citizen participation in the electoral processes.
It will take place on Friday, the 17th of November 2023, from 11.00 until 13.00 at UCLAN University in Pyla, with youth participation, but also possible online participation when using the following link:
Platform Teams
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PROGRAMME
Plenary session and discussion
Speakers:
Dr. Alexandra Uibariu, CRoLEV postdoctoral researcher,
Eric Sukiouroglou, Vice President of OPEK
Kyriakos Pierides, AEJ – Association of European Journalists, Representative for Freedom of Journalism.
The young participants will share any proposals they have regarding policy making. Consequently, their proposals will be published in all media platforms.
Moderator: Dr. Maria Tatsiou, Lecturer in Financial and Corporate Law, Faculty of Law, UCLan Cyprus
Information:
[email protected] | Tel: +35796387498
In 2024, Cyprus will celebrate 20 years since its accession to the European Union. It is also an election year for the European Parliament (9/6/2024).
What does the younger generation think Cyprus has gained from its membership of the EU27?
What are the shortcomings and expectations?
Let’s make the voice of youth heard!
The issue is about the quality of our democracy and common European values.
Strengthening the rule of law
Fighting corruption
Participatory democracy against populism
Reforming society.
The role of media in preserving democracy and pluralism
