The International Youth Forum for Peace – special edition on the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, part of the Gen26 Education Program, is an event that follows on from the success of the previous edition held in 2024 on the occasion of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Led by the Collective for a European Civic Service, in partnership with the Gen26 Program and with the exclusive participation of the European Cooperation System, the 2026 forum invites young people from around the world to discuss, share ideas, and develop innovative solutions to promote world peace and foster ties between individuals and peoples, in the spirit and continuation of the associated multilateral organizations. Through debates, interactive workshops, and networking sessions, the forum seeks to inspire young people to play an active role in building a peaceful and sustainable future.
This special edition, to be held from February 3 to 5, 2026, in Tremezzina and Lake Como, will aim to consolidate the foundations laid during the 2024 edition, while once again offering a range of opportunities for everyone to get involved in the activities and discussions on site..
The objectives of Forum Italy 2026
•Facilitate intercultural dialogue among young people around the world.
•Encourage extraordinary initiatives by young people.
•Identifying young talent in the fields of technology, diplomacy, and sports.
•Creating a force for proposals driven by young people to governments and international institutions.
•Creating a global network of young leaders committed to development in their countries.
•Taking environmental issues into account and pursuing sustainable growth.
Participation
International Youth Forum for Peace – Olympics – Italy 2026, is a special event open to all young people around the world without any form of discrimination. Our teams will support selected participants during the preparatory phases of the Forum. Forum mentors will help participants identify, draft, and submit proposals for feasible and innovative projects.
Special registration link (click here)
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Expected results
A final report will be published, summarizing the discussions and recommendations of the forum. It will be submitted to all multilateral and state supporters who enabled and participated in the organization of the event. Concrete initiatives will be encouraged and supported over time, including materially, until their completion, and an online network will be maintained to ensure ongoing collaboration between participants.
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