Kyiv Hosted the 2nd Youth Diplomatic Forum

On 22–23 October, Kyiv hosted the 2nd Youth Diplomatic Forum, bringing together over 100 participants, including representatives of international organisations, experts in humanitarian law, and volunteers and students from across Ukraine committed to contributing to the development of a humane and resilient society.

The forum aimed to create an environment for nurturing a new generation of Ukrainian diplomats capable of representing Ukraine with integrity on the international stage and contributing to the resolution of humanitarian crises.

Over two days, participants engaged in panel discussions on the role of youth in humanitarian diplomacy, contemporary global challenges, and cooperation between state and civil society actors. They explored how humanitarian principles can help build dialogue even in the most complex situations. Through workshops and simulation exercises, participants developed skills in negotiation, crisis communication, public speaking, and defending humanitarian principles.

The forum was supported by the British Red Cross, Danish Red Cross, Norwegian Red Cross, and German Red Cross.