Strasbourg, 22.06.2012 - The 2012 Youth Peace Camp, starting today, is a symbol of the work done with and for young people by the Council of Europe over the last four decades and more.

The camp, which runs until 30 June, is being held at the Strasbourg European Youth Centre, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. 

There are 51 participants from conflict-stricken regions: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Israel, Kosovo (various communities), Georgia, the Russian Federation, and the Palestinian National Authority. 

The objective is to engage young people and youth organisations in dialogue and conflict transformation activities through human rights education and intercultural learning, to leave them with positive experiences of living and learning with others. The peace camp provides a unique opportunity for many young people to meet their neighbours from "the other side" of the conflict face to face for the first time. (more...)

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