Three member cities of Mayors for Peace -Granollers, Ypres and Dunkirk- have joined forces in order to bring together 30 young people, aged 18 to 21. Through workshops and international exchanges, the youth will address critical issues such as political polarisation or the rise of fascism in Europe.

On February 22, the first workshop of this European project was held in Granollers, at Can Jonch, the Culture Centre for Peace, with eight young individuals from the city, with diverse academic backgrounds, united by a shared interest in historical memory and European values. The project aims to foster stronger ties between cities dedicated to preserving historical memory and promoting the construction of a culture of peace.

During the project, participants will explore the consequences of the First World War in Ypres, the bombing of Granollers during the Spanish Civil War, and the Second World War in Dunkirk. The first international mobility will take place in Granollers at the end of May, coinciding with the commemoration of the 1938 bombing.

This initiative is part of Mayors for Peace’s ongoing efforts to engage young people in promoting democratic memory and a culture of peace.