Conference documentation “Encounters. Change. Renewal. Challenges and opportunities for international youth work in a globalised world”

IJAB is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2017 with a series of events. One of the highlights of the year was the conference “Encounters. Change. Renewal. Challenges and opportunities for international youth work in a globalised world” and the subsequent evening celebrations, which took place on 18 May in Berlin. Around 160 participants travelled to the capital to discuss the challenges faced by the international youth work community at a time when nationalism, anti-European populism and international tensions are on the rise. The conference highlighted the role of IJAB and its partners as strong advocates for ensuring that young people can grow up as Europeans and global citizens.

This publication outlines the agenda and outcomes of the conference.