{"id":55641,"date":"2026-04-05T16:03:53","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T16:03:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eritrea\/all-news\/ypfdj-holds-20th-conference-in-switzerland-for-youth"},"modified":"2026-04-05T16:45:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T16:45:07","slug":"ypfdj-holds-20th-conference-in-switzerland-for-youth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eritrea\/all-news\/ypfdj-holds-20th-conference-in-switzerland-for-youth","title":{"rendered":"YPFDJ Holds 20th Conference in Switzerland for Youth"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ap-summary\" dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\n<h4>What You Need to Know<\/h4>\n<p>The YPFDJ organization is hosting its 20th conference in Switzerland, themed &#8217;20 Years Journey for Nurturing Conscious, Committed, and Capable Youth.&#8217; Attended by over 600 youth representatives from 10 European countries, the event emphasizes the importance of youth engagement in national affairs and cultural values. Key speakers include Eritrean diplomats who highlight the role of youth in Eritre<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Eritrea. <\/strong> <\/span>The YPFDJ organization in Europe is conducting its 20th conference in Switzerland under the theme, \u201c20 Years Journey for Nurturing Conscious, Committed, and Capable Youth.\u201d The conference is being attended by members from 10 European countries.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at the opening event on 3 April, Mr. Fesehatsion Petros, Eritrea\u2019s Ambassador to Italy and coordinator of Eritrean Embassies in Europe, said that the YPFDJ has played a significant role in foiling external conspiracies against the country through strengthening organizational capacity and participation in national affairs.<\/p>\n<p>Underlining that the history of Eritrea is the history of the youth, Ambassador Fesehatsion called on the youth to equip themselves with the necessary skills and education, enhance their awareness, and strengthen their organization so that they inherit the history and values of their society.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Habtom Zeray, Charge d\u2019Affaires at the Eritrean Embassy in Switzerland and Eritrea\u2019s Permanent Representative to the UN Human Rights Council, noting that youth who are proud of the culture and values of their society are the product of that society, expressed the significance of such a conference in nurturing competent youth who adhere to noble societal values and strengthen participation in national affairs. He also called for the active participation of national associations in supporting the activities of the YPFDJ organization in all its endeavours.<\/p>\n<p>Noting that the conference has significant contribution in transferring noble societal values to the young generation and enabling them to share experiences with one another, Mr. Ismail Mohammed-Nur, head of Public and Community Affairs in Switzerland, commended those who contributed to the successful implementation of the conference.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Michael Haile, chairman of the YPFDJ, on his part, gave an extensive briefing on the 20-year journey of the organization and expressed readiness to strengthen participation in national affairs by reinforcing organizational capacity and unity.<\/p>\n<p>At the event, Ambassador Fesehatsion conducted a seminar focusing on the objective situation in the homeland as well as global and regional developments.<\/p>\n<p>The National Union of Eritrean Women Europe branch also delivered a message of solidarity.<\/p>\n<p>At the conference, over 600 youth representatives of the YPFDJ from Switzerland, Germany, the Netherlands, the UK, France, Norway, Italy, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark are participating.<\/p>\n<p>The Young People\u2019s Front for Democracy and Justice (YPFDJ) is a youth organization established by Eritreans in the diaspora to promote cultural values and national identity. Since its inception, the YPFDJ has aimed to empower young Eritreans by fostering a sense of community and encouraging participation in societal affairs. The organization has been instrumental in addressing challenges faced by Eritrean youth abroad, particularly in maintaining their cultural heritage while integrating into diverse societies.<\/p>\n<p>Over the years, the YPFDJ has organized various conferences and events to facilitate dialogue among Eritrean youth, enabling them to share experiences and strengthen their ties to Er<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Eritrea<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What You Need to Know The YPFDJ organization is hosting its 20th conference in Switzerland, themed &#8217;20 Years Journey for Nurturing Conscious, Committed, and Capable Youth.&#8217; Attended by over 600 youth representatives from 10 European countries, the event emphasizes the importance of youth engagement in national affairs and cultural values. 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