„ THROUGH HONEST CONVERSATIONS AND MEANINGFUL ACTIONS, I WANT TO BE SURE WE’RE BUILDING A STORY WE CAN BE PROUD OF AND NOT ONE WE’LL REGRET.
By the end of the event, we created performances and videos, and we prepared speeches about the importance of democracy and dialogues. Sometimes I felt touched by the personal stories of guests and participants. Sometimes I was so honoured to speak up to politicians and policy makers and actually be the voice that would be heard. And when it was time to leave, I realised that not only were we reflecting and trying to reach high ranks with our messages. We were tied together with ideas and wishes to be the change that is needed in the modern world. Personally, I felt that the threads we were tangled in became my comfort zone. I felt that I didn’t want to be unravelled. I wanted to stay wrapped in those threads - so unique, messy and unexpected - as everyone in the event. The peace event showed us how privileged we are to be in a peaceful country, to sit and talk. How difficult it can be to be united if we still have different perspectives. But the most valuable thing I took away was the people I was lucky enough to meet.
SPEECHES STORIES DIALOGUES
Author: Anna Kalenichenko, Ukraine
Written by a Young Journalist in Europe, this article reflects the views of the authors only. The European Commission and Eurodesk cannot be held responsible for it.
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