These centres, a bit like The NYA crossed with The YHA, are committed to educating young people on human rights, European citizenship, democracy and intercultural learning. The agenda allowed only a two hour window to see something of the host city Budapest. I walked round old sedate streets harking back to the Austrian Hungarian Empire and looked at buildings pock marked with gunshot, perhaps from the 1956 rising against the USSR.
The Council of Europe, the mother of this network, is committed to a Europe where people resolve their differences by dialogue and build on the strengths of their common humanity and on a citizenship which transcends national boundaries. The NYA was proud to be asked by the Council of Europe to help establish this network. However, it is hard work. The "centres" are very different in style and resource. Our view is formed by the histories and cultures of the countries we live in. Should we alter the statute or develop a way round via protocol? Which form of accounting is best? Is nationality more important than gender? Where does government fit? Who does the notes of the meeting?
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
