Mayors for Peace has implemented programs to encourage and inspire younger generations to get involved in peace activities in the future. These programs provide financial and other support to selected youth from member cities who would like to participate in the peace and exchange programs in Hiroshima to learn about the experiences of A-bomb survivors and their desire for peace.
In the fiscal year 2019, we invited four youth participants from Mayors for Peace member cities to participate in an exchange activity called the “International Youth Conference for Peace in the Future, 2019 Hiroshima” which was implemented by the Executive Committee of the International Youth Conference for Peace in the Future, 2019 Hiroshima. The theme of the conference was peace contribution by youth from Hiroshima city and its sister/friendship cities. During a special session organized by Mayors for Peace the four participants gave presentations on the peace activities carried out by their cities.
[Outline of the session organized by Mayors for Peace]
Date: August 7 (Wed.), 2019
Place: Hiroshima International Youth House
Content:
・Briefing about Mayors for Peace
・Youth representatives’ presentations of peace activities carried out by MfP member cities
・Discussions & Group presentations
Activities after the program:
The participants submit reports on their own concrete ideas on peace activities they can take to contribute to the realization of a world without nuclear weapons. In addition, utilizing what they have experienced and learned in Hiroshima, they are expected to proactively participate in various peace activities at their schools or in local communities.
| No | Municipality | Youth representative | Report |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grigny（France） | Ms. Ines Lakehal | Here |
| 2 | Hannover (Germany） | Mr. Jan-Alexander Dau | Here |
| 3 | Tehran (Iran） | Mr. Mohammad Mahdi Barati | Here |
| 4 | Ypres（Belgium） | Ms. Dille Breemeersch | Here |
[Outline of International Youth Conference for Peace in the Future,
2019 Hiroshima]
Dates: August 4 (Sun.)～12 (Mon.) ☆Schedule
Place: Hiroshima City and Hatsukaichi City
Presentation by the representative from Hannover City
Presentation by the representative from Tehran City
Group presentation
Group presentation