#9 MAY

19 APRIL - 10 JUNE 2026

EUROPE DAY

VOICES returns in High Schools!

Celebrating Europe Day in Secondary Schools and Educational Centers

A new round of Europe Day events brought stories, dialogue, and intercultural exchange to classrooms in Greece, Italy, and Belgium.

This Europe Day, students across Greece, Italy, and Belgium had the opportunity to find out. Through a new series of dissemination events, VOICES From Migrations returned to schools and educational institutions, inviting young people to engage with migration, inclusion, and active citizenship in a meaningful and interactive way.

Building on the success of previous editions, the initiative once again placed students at the centre of the conversation. Through direct encounters with migrants, documentary screenings, and debates, participants were once again encouraged to look beyond stereotypes and explore the human experiences behind migration.

The events also brought together educators, local authorities, cultural institutions, and migrant citizens, creating spaces where different perspectives could meet and dialogue could flourish.

Among the most engaging moments were the Living Library sessions, where guest speakers shared their migration journeys directly with students, creating opportunities for meaningful dialogue and personal reflection. Participants also watched VOICES Rewind, a short documentary highlighting key testimonies and milestones from the project, and, in Italy, explored the VOICES Audiovisual Exhibition.

Together, these activities showcased the project's main achievements, including the collection of 70 migration stories, the development of three policy recommendations, and the creation of a Local Action Plan Against Racism and for Integration.

Held across Italy, Greece, and Belgium, the events brought together 305 participants. Activities were delivered in English as well as in the local languages of the host schools, ensuring accessibility and active participation in each country.

While each event reflected its local context, they all shared a common objective: showcasing the outcomes of the VOICES project and encouraging participants to reflect on how individuals and communities can contribute to building more inclusive societies across Europe.

Together, the three events created a transnational space for learning, dialogue, and reflection on migration, inclusion, and European values.