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In a world where resilience is increasingly vital, the inaugural Culture for Resilience Forum held in the welcoming town of Jakobstad/Pietarsaari on 7-8 May 2024 marked a step forward towards building stronger communities by tapping into the transformative power of culture.
The CBSS Secretariat is recruiting its Director General, appointed for a period of four years with the possibility of a prolongation of up to two years.
The Baltic Sea Region Youth Forum (BSRYF) recently held its second annual elections to elect new members to its legislative and executive bodies, marking another step in the forum’s commitment to amplifying youth voices and fostering regional cooperation.
The CBSS has launched a new initiative, funded by the Swedish Government Offices, aimed at enhancing regional efforts to combat the trafficking of vulnerable populations for sexual exploitation.
Unleash your inner geek and join the [#b_hack] 2024 in Lübeck, Germany on 18-21 July 2024. Themed “Bridging Borders, Shaping the Future”, this hackathon aims to unbridle the creative and technological potential of youths to enhance regional identity and foster sustainable development in the Baltic Sea Region.
In a bid to foster resilience and cooperation across borders, the launch of the Razom project - "Razom: Planting the seeds for cultivating resilience and cooperation in the Baltic Sea Region and Ukraine," marks a significant milestone in transnational collaboration and underscores the importance of knowledge exchange in civil protection between the Baltic Sea Region and Ukraine.
A handbook aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of forensic interviews with children suspected of being trafficked has been published.
Guest article by Nina Springer, Professor in Communication, University of Münster: Vulnerable groups remain in crisis mode longer than privileged individuals. Education and empowerment help all citizens cope by providing awareness, knowledge, and coping skills. However, there is no “one size fits all” solution in crisis communication; each social group must be addressed according to its specific needs to build resilience.
A celebration to mark and reflect on the 50th anniversary of the Helsinki Convention and HELCOM is set to take place on 25 April 2024 in Riga. This event commemorates the landmark signing of the Convention and establishing of the Baltic Marine Environment Protection Commission (HELCOM), recognising the pivotal role that youth play in shaping the future of the Baltic Sea.
The BSR Cultural Pearls project, co-financed by Interreg Baltic Sea Region, is opening its second call for applications, marking the beginning of the search for cities to be awarded the Cultural Pearls 2025 title.
Want to have your say at the highest level? Registrations for the CBSS Youth Ministerial 2024 are now open, offering a unique opportunity for young individuals aged 18 to 29 from the Baltic Sea Region (BSR) to engage in meaningful dialogue and contribute to policy development.
Register now for the Baltic Sea Parliamentary Youth Forum 2024 and take an active role in addressing pressing issues such as resilience, energy security, and climate change. Young innovators and active minds from the Baltic Sea Region, aged 18 to 29, are invited to apply for this all-expenses-paid experience in the parliamentary world.
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