In his opening remarks, H.E. Mr. Luca Gori, Italian Embassy in Belgrade said, “we strongly believe youth has a key role in the development of a society in all the different fields: economy, politics, culture. However, the social engagement of the young generations is not granted. The project, financed by the Italian MFA, encourages young generations to unleash their potential to become social innovators, leaders, thinkers and a powerful force for change in their communities and country.”
”Ms. Françoise Jacob, UN Resident Coordinator added, “We are proud to launch the project that will empower young people to take action and create a more equal and sustainable society in Serbia. Together with our partners (Italian Embassy, UN Women, UNFPA), we are committed to supporting the Government of Serbia in realising the vision of the Global Strategy for Youth 2030 and the National Youth Strategy 2030. Through this project, we will provide the tools and resources necessary to increase youth participation in decision making processes and create a more inclusive and equitable society.”
Mrs Ivana Antonijevic, Assistant Minister for Youth thinks that“The role of young people is paramount in recognizing human rights issues. We incorporated the inclusive youth policy when drafting all strategic documents. The Law on Youth is founded on the principles of equality, the prohibition of discrimination, equal opportunities, increased awareness of the importance of young people and their social role, and the principles of support for young people. Knowing that young people are the present and future of society and the driving force of its development, we continually and systematically invest in the development of young people, as the most valuable resource of a country. The Ministry of Tourism and Youth will always be there to support the youth’s initiatives.”
