March 2025 - Advisory Board
The Advisory Board met in Brussels on 23-25 March 2025. A highlight was the meeting of our young members with Commissioner Glenn Micallef.
The Commissioner greets young board membersThe Commissioner greets young board members 
Discussions during meeting with Commissioner MicallefDiscussions during meeting with Commissioner Micallef 
A selfie moment with the CommissionerA selfie moment with the Commissioner 
All around the table All around the table 
A group shot with the CommissionerA group shot with the Commissioner 
A tour of Commissioner Micallef's officeA tour of Commissioner Micallef's office 
Maria and the Commissioner strike a poseMaria and the Commissioner strike a pose 
All together with MEP Veronika_Cifrová_OstrihoňováAll together with MEP Veronika_Cifrová_Ostrihoňová 
Our Advisory Board of 2025Our Advisory Board of 2025
December 2024 - Advisory Board
The Advisory Board met in Brussels on 30 November and 1 December 2024. The approved the new Work Plan, celebrated contributions from eight retiring child members, and welcomed eight new members.
Welcomes and… thankyous: 5th Advisory Board meeting, EU Children’s Participation PlatformWelcomes and… thankyous: 5th Advisory Board meeting, EU Children’s Participation Platform 
Discussions at the December 2024 Advisory Board meetingDiscussions at the December 2024 Advisory Board meeting 
Platform tree to collect input from new, existing and retiring membersPlatform tree to collect input from new, existing and retiring members 
Members and facilitator's team: December 2024 Advisory BoardMembers and facilitator's team: December 2024 Advisory Board
June 2024 - Create, Plan, Participate meeting
36 member children from across the EU came to together in Brussels as part of the first working meeting: Create, Plan, Participate. They assessed previous work and discussed the Platform's future work.
Poster with our new visual identityPoster with our new visual identity 
Checking the agenda - ready to get started!Checking the agenda - ready to get started! 
Opening session of our Create, plan, participate meetingOpening session of our Create, plan, participate meeting 
The full team of our first working meeting!The full team of our first working meeting! 
Making memories!Making memories! 
Presenting their ideas on educationPresenting their ideas on education 
Communications workshop with JoseCommunications workshop with Jose 
Opening discussions at our first working meetingOpening discussions at our first working meeting 
The European Union today and tomorrowThe European Union today and tomorrow 
A discussion with Laura about children's rightsA discussion with Laura about children's rights 
Next priorities-Create, plan, participate meetingNext priorities-Create, plan, participate meeting
Videos
EU Children’s Participation Platform First Working Meeting: Create, Plan, Participate - HighlightsEU Children’s Participation Platform First Working Meeting: Create, Plan, Participate - Highlights 
EU Children’s Participation Platform First Working Meeting: Create, Plan, Participate – CREATEEU Children’s Participation Platform First Working Meeting: Create, Plan, Participate – CREATE 
EU Children’s Participation Platform First Working Meeting: Create, Plan, Participate – PLANEU Children’s Participation Platform First Working Meeting: Create, Plan, Participate – PLAN 
EU Children’s Participation Platform First Working Meeting: Create, Plan, Participate – PARTICIPATEEU Children’s Participation Platform First Working Meeting: Create, Plan, Participate – PARTICIPATE
April 2024 - Advisory Board
Children from the Advisory Board were in Brussels for three days. They met Commission VP Dubravka Šuica, worked on next steps for the Platform with adult Board members, and had some fun workshops.
2024 April Advisory Board meeting with VP Šuica2024 April Advisory Board meeting with VP Šuica 
2024 April Advisory Board co-chairs2024 April Advisory Board co-chairs 
2024 April Advisory Board communications review2024 April Advisory Board communications review 
2024 April Advisory Board morning workshop2024 April Advisory Board morning workshop 
2024 April Advisory Board breakout discussions2024 April Advisory Board breakout discussions 
2024 April Advisory Board meeting full team2024 April Advisory Board meeting full team 
2024 April Advisory Board feedback session2024 April Advisory Board feedback session 
2024 April Advisory Board photo shooting session2024 April Advisory Board photo shooting session
Videos
EU Children’s Participation Platform fourth Advisory Board meeting in BrusselsEU Children’s Participation Platform fourth Advisory Board meeting in Brussels 
Children of the EU Participation Platform meet with Vice-President Šuica on child rightsChildren of the EU Participation Platform meet with Vice-President Šuica on child rights 
EU Children’s Participation Platform fourth Advisory Board meeting in Brussels (short version)EU Children’s Participation Platform fourth Advisory Board meeting in Brussels (short version) 
Children of the EU Participation Platform meet with VP Šuica on child rights (short version)Children of the EU Participation Platform meet with VP Šuica on child rights (short version)
October 2023 - Advisory Board
Step into the dynamic world of the EU Children’s Participation Platform with a look at the 2023 Advisory Board meeting. From Co-chairs Naya and Marie-Cécile leading discussions to inter-generational teamwork, each photo captures the great collaboration.
The Advisory Board and support teamThe Advisory Board and support team 
Happy Birthday to the EU Children’s Participation Platform Happy Birthday to the EU Children’s Participation Platform 
Co-chairs Naya and Marie-Cécile in action Co-chairs Naya and Marie-Cécile in action 
Working on how we will work together! Working on how we will work together! 
Members of the Board at work Members of the Board at work 
Inter-generational teamwork Inter-generational teamwork 
Enjoying dinner together in Brussels Enjoying dinner together in Brussels 
Discussing the 2024 Work Plan with help from Cath Discussing the 2024 Work Plan with help from Cath 
Co-creation workshop on the Platform’s website Co-creation workshop on the Platform’s website 
The Advisory Board’s role and objectives The Advisory Board’s role and objectives
General Assembly 2023 – Day 1
The EU child participation journey begins with many shared moments from our very first General Assembly meeting in Brussels.
Bulgaria is ready to participateBulgaria is ready to participate 
Making connections Making connections 
What children would do What children would do 
Thumbs up from Spain Thumbs up from Spain 
The first general assembly is open The first general assembly is open 
Inspiring speeches from the Children’s Panel Inspiring speeches from the Children’s Panel 
Vice-President Šuica shares the EU vision Vice-President Šuica shares the EU vision 
Panel discussions during the opening session Panel discussions during the opening session 
Sharing our opinions and priorities Sharing our opinions and priorities 
All together for EU child participation All together for EU child participation 
Getting to know each other Getting to know each other 
Hanging out, making friends Hanging out, making friends 
Getting down to work Getting down to work 
What the EU should know from children What the EU should know from children 
Discussing what matters Discussing what matters 
Getting our voices heard Getting our voices heard 
Similar concerns across many EU countriesSimilar concerns across many EU countries 
In force at the European Parliament In force at the European Parliament 
Learning about EU democracy Learning about EU democracy 
A European Parliament photo shoot A European Parliament photo shoot
General Assembly 2023 – Day 2
On day 2 children really took centre stage. They explored interesting themes and pitched their ideas for the Platform. Let's celebrate all the children who participated!
So happy to see you So happy to see you 
Working in a big group Working in a big group 
A relaxed interaction about games A relaxed interaction about games 
Friends in participation Friends in participation 
Safety and protection for children Safety and protection for children 
Discussions and proposals Discussions and proposals 
Thematic workshop outcomes Thematic workshop outcomes 
More teamwork in action More teamwork in action 
Co-creating consultations for children Co-creating consultations for children 
Getting feedback about our website Getting feedback about our website 
All together to share outcomes All together to share outcomes 
Summaries for each thematic work group Summaries for each thematic work group 
Sharing insights with everyone Sharing insights with everyone 
The closing session is open The closing session is open 
EU officials share their appreciation EU officials share their appreciation 
So proud of European youth So proud of European youth 
Listening during the last moments Listening during the last moments 
Interviewing EC Justice Commissioner Reynders Interviewing EC Justice Commissioner Reynders 
The Rights of the Child team The Rights of the Child team 
Giving feedback on the event Giving feedback on the event
Videos
The first big EU child participation meetingThe first big EU child participation meeting 
Children’s Panel leads the way in EU child participationChildren’s Panel leads the way in EU child participation 
EOaward 2023 - Special award winner - Acceptance speechEOaward 2023 - Special award winner - Acceptance speech