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FLASH INFO: CRE meeting in 2019
On October 29 & 30, 2019, the European Regional Committee (CRE) of ACISJF met in Lisbon at the Headquarters of the Portuguese Committee (Travessa do Ferragial) in the presence of International ACISJF President, Myriam Diaz Camargo.
Representatives from the six national committees discussed new priorities including the fight against dropping out of school in Germany and the reception of migrants in Italy. The aim for all remains to support young people around education and social & professional integration.
Challenges included difficulties in retaining volunteers and meeting financial needs.
In conclusion, the Representatives, on the proposal of CRE President Emma Cavallaro, agreed to collectively reflect on the problem of suicide among young people. By the end of the first quarter of 2020, each committee will report on the approaches of civil society in their respective countries addressing findings including causes and actions.