Preserving heritage - developing technologies
Welcome Booklet 21-25.07 Online
Table of Contents What is EYP? 010101
What is EYP Ukraine? 010101
Digital Welfare 010101
Session Programme 010101
Session Elements 010101
Sponsors and Partners
What is EYP? The European Youth Parliament (EYP) is a unique educational programme which brings together young people from all over Europe to discuss current topics in a parliamentary setting. As a network of independent associations, EYP is present in 40 European countries organises almost 600 events every year. The EYP network organises almost 1.500 days of EYP activity every year, involving close to 35.000 participants. Thousands of young people are active as volunteers all over Europe, making EYP a programme truly for young people, by young people. The European Youth Parliament’s mission is to inspire and empower young Europeans to become open-minded, tolerant and active citizens.
What is EYP Ukraine? International Youth NGO “European Youth Parliament Ukraine” (EYP Ukraine) represents one of 39 National Committees of the European Youth Parliament. Registered with the Registered with the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine on February 18, 2002, it is a fullfledged participant of civil society development process in Ukraine. De facto, EYP-Ukraine has been successfully operating in Ukraine since 2000, involving young Ukrainians in activities of one of the largest European platforms for debate, intercultural encounters, educational work and exchange of ideas among young Europeans. Annually EYP-Ukraine conducts a National Session selecting delegations to represent Ukraine at EYP international and regional sessions in Europe, as well as regional sessions in Ukrainian cities and other youth projects. Among the members of EYP-Ukraine there are around 280 young people in the regions of Ukraine who study in high schools, prominent universities and other higher educational establishments. The organization is open to all pro-EU; prodemocracy and pro-human rights young people of Ukraine who would like to contribute their efforts in building the democratic civil society in Ukraine. To become a member of EYP-Ukraine please email our HR-Board Member: humanresources.eypua@gmail.com
What to keep in mind to ensure your welfare - a checklist*: While enjoying the digital session could be so much fun, sometimes we forget to unplug and reconnect with life beyond technology. This is the reason why it is important to remember to keep some time in the day to stand up from the desk you are working from, get some fresh air, and not look at a screen for a while. Everybody might have technological issues, and the Organisers are here to help! Do not stress yourself too much if software or internet connection should not work properly all the time. Take some time, contact us: we will solve it together. Despite the quite busy schedule of the session, remember to keep some time for yourself and your habits. Do not force yourself to sit 24/7 in front of the laptop, you could maybe do something you like to distract yourself during the breaks! Stay hydrated! Don’t forget to keep a glass of water, a cup of tea, some coffee to sip or whatever you might like to drink while discussing important European issues. Remember no alcohol is allowed. Since the participants come from all over Europe, having a fixed sleep schedule to stick to may be a bit hard because of the different time zones. However, sleep is one of the key elements for your wellbeing. We recommend at least 8 hours per night! *Credits for the content go to the Organising Team of Milano 2021 - 92nd International Session of the European Youth Parliament
It could be hard because of the virtualization, but remember to check on your mates. We are all in this together, and we absolutely do not want people to feel anxious or lonely during the event. We encourage you to take part in the cultural programs as well as all the socialising activities. Check your microphone and camera beforehand, to limit the possible issue that may arise during the session. Make sure to work in a quiet environment, which will make it a lot easier for you and your committee to work and focus. Let your parents or housemates know you are working online and show them that you are very interested in the session and would appreciate it if they respect your request for silence. If you feel like your wellbeing is being affected wither by the behaviour of the other delegates, of your chairperson(s) or of other members of the session, please approach the Organising Team or the Project Manager in order to find a solution together - and remember, there is no shame in worrying for your own wellbeing!
*Credits for the content go to the Organising Team of Milano 2021 - 92nd International Session of the European Youth Parliament
Session Programme
Disclaimers: All times are in CET (GMT+2). Please make sure to convert it to your local time in advance and be on time. This is the general session programme that can be adapted by team leaders (aka chairpersons). In case of the last, each participant will be notified of any changes in advance. Each participant is required to be present during the main programme of the event. May you have any difficulties accessing the platform or attending a certain part of the event, please contact your team leader in advance. Evening and morning programme are optional but we encourage you to take part in all of them, while prioritising physical and mental well-being.
20/07 - Day 0: Preparatory meeting 10:00 - 11:00 11:00 - 12:00 12:00 - 13:00 13:00 - 14:30 14:30 - 16:00 16:00 - 16:30 16:30 - 17:45 18:00 - 20:00
General Team Building Team Building Trainings Lunch Break Trainings Coffee Break Trainings Evening activity
21/07 - Day 1 : Team Building 10:00 - 11:00 11:00 - 12:00 12:00 - 13:00 13:00 - 14:30 14:30 - 16:00 16:00 - 16:30 16:30 - 17:45 18:00 - 20:00
Opening Ceremony General Team Building Committee Team Building (1) Lunch Break Committee Team Building (1.5) Coffee Break Committee Team Building (1.25) Evening activity
22/7 - Day 2 : Committee Work 08:45 - 09:45 10:00 - 11:30 11:30 - 12:00 12:00 - 13:30 13:30 - 14:30 14:30 - 16:00 16:00 - 16:30 16:30 - 17:45 18:00 - 20:00
Morning exercises Committee Team Building (1.5) Coffee Break Committee Work (1.5) Lunch Break Committee Work (1.5) Coffee Break Committee Work (1.25) Evening activity
23/07 - Day 3 : Committee work 08:45 - 09:45 10:00 - 11:30 11:30 - 12:00 12:00 - 13:30 13:30 - 14:30 14:30 - 16:00 16:00 - 16:30 16:30 - 17:45 18:00 - 20:00
Morning expert talks Committee Work (1.5) Coffee Break Committee Work (1.5) Lunch Break Committee Swaps (1.5) Coffee Break Committee Work (1.25) Evening activity
24/07 - Day 4 : Cultural Day / General Assembly 08:30 - 09:45 10:00 - 11:30 11:30 - 12:00 12:00 - 13:30 13:30 - 14:00 14:00 - 15:30 15:30 - 16:00 16:00 - 16:30 16:30 - 17:30 17:30 - 18:30 18:30 - 20:00
Morning exercises EYP talks Coffee Break Saloon Trainings Digital Eurovillege Preparation Lunch / Digital Eurovillege General Assembly Preparations Opening Ceremony of the General Assembly Committee I Committee II Game Night
25/07 - Day 4 : General Assembly 08:30 - 09:45 10:00 - 11:00 11:00 - 12:00 12:00 - 13:00 13:00 - 14:30 14:30 - 15:30 15:30 - 16:30 16:30 - 18:00 18:00 - 19:00
Committee III Committee IV Committee V Committee VI Lunch Break Committee VII Committee VIII Committee IX Closing Ceremony
Session Elements Teambuilding Here you will get the chance to meet your committee members. You will play games and spend some times with your fellow teammates to get to know each other better. Dress Code: Casual and comfortable. Some teams might go for a walk outside. Please prepare your outfit accordingly. Committee Work Here you will have a few days of discussions, brainstorming and at the end: resolution typing! Dress Code: smart-casual clothing General Assembly During the last two days the delegates get the chance to defend the resolutions that were produced in committee work and discuss the work of other committees following the rules and procedures of the European Parliament. Dress Code: formal clothing
Eurovillage During one of the lunches, we will have the traditional Eurovillage online. Each delegation will bring food and other culinary and cultural specialities of a certain region/country that they come from. You will have a chance to show your traditional lunch to others and tell more about your local food that represents your country the best. You are also very welcome to wear traditional clothes and bring food that originates from your country. We encourage participants from different countries to invite their friends and parents to Eurovillage and show off your traditional dances and singing in cooperation with other participants from your country! ;) Dress Code: traditional and national clothes or casual clothing EYP Talks This is your chance to raise your voice! We propose an EYP version of TED talks, with expert speeches and other interesting reflection points. There will be space for all participants to get the chance to be the next major speaker in the history of EYP. Saloon Trainings This is a time where participants are going to get (beside academic knowledge) a knowledge regarding how the officials roles working in EYP. For example, what is the role of organiser or jury member, etc. Modules on four parts of the Leadership of the session: Board, Media Team, Academic Team, and Organising Team. Informative workshops on the duty and tasks of each Leadership.
Morning yoga Before Committee Work, delegates will do yoga together led by an official Evening Activities Geoguessr- online location guessing game Cooking activity - we will send a recipe and an organiser will lead the cooking Radio show - we will send a google form, for every participant to fill in, if they want to participate in the radio show. Depending on the time we have for this, we will choose 3 - 4 applications to speak in the show Culture game - a kahoot with a word from each of the countries', that our participants represent: language, or a national food or some cultural traditions from that country, and the participants will have to guess, which language or country that is Drawing together - In this activity we are going to draw Ukrainian monuments and landscapes using guides and help from our experienced organisers Gartic phone - is an online game that mixes Pictionary with the Telephone game (the game where you whisper into the next person's ear all the way round the group and compare the original phrase to what was whispered). This game is the visual version of that: where you draw what you see, and guess what you saw!