Youth Symposium on Historical Narratives and Human Rights [Report]

Overview

On May 16, 2025, the Voices of Tolerance: Youth Forum on Belonging took place in Alytus, Lithuania, as part of WP2 of the Memory Makers project. The event gathered 105 participants from 4 countries for four interactive workshops exploring Holocaust memory, Roma history, and human rights. Using experiential methods like role-play and diary analysis, the forum fostered empathy, critical thinking, and dialogue around discrimination, justice, and inclusion. Participants concluded the day by sharing ideas for future youth-led remembrance initiatives.

Keywords

Remembrance, holocaust, activism, youth