May 2026 - Europe Day, Brussels
Our stand at Europe Day 2026Our stand at Europe Day 2026 
Original artwork from Europe Day 2026Original artwork from Europe Day 2026 
Presenting our work to Commission Vice-President Teresa RiberaPresenting our work to Commission Vice-President Teresa Ribera 
Playing and learning about gender stereotypesPlaying and learning about gender stereotypes 
Origami game about pollinatorsOrigami game about pollinators 
Children's activities at Europe DayChildren's activities at Europe Day
April 2026 - Study Visit, Berlin
Study visit to Berlin 2026Study visit to Berlin 2026 
Berlin: Working for wellbeing!Berlin: Working for wellbeing! 
Sharing views in BerlinSharing views in Berlin 
Getting up to speed with the next steps of our work on wellbeingGetting up to speed with the next steps of our work on wellbeing 
Exchange and discussion with peersExchange and discussion with peers 
Our motivation wall in BerlinOur motivation wall in Berlin 
A safe space for expression amongst peersA safe space for expression amongst peers 
Together for wellbeing in Berlin!Together for wellbeing in Berlin! 
Polish project artwork from Berlin study visitPolish project artwork from Berlin study visit
March 2026 - Advisory Board meeting
8th Advisory Board meeting of the EU Children’s Participation Platform8th Advisory Board meeting of the EU Children’s Participation Platform 
8th Advisory Board meeting of the EU Children’s Participation Platform8th Advisory Board meeting of the EU Children’s Participation Platform 
European ParliamentEuropean Parliament 
Vice President Ewa Kopacz with our Advisory BoardVice President Ewa Kopacz with our Advisory Board 
Warming up and waking up!Warming up and waking up! 
MEPs Hristo Petrov and Lena Schilling in deep listening mode!MEPs Hristo Petrov and Lena Schilling in deep listening mode! 
European Parliament Vice-President Ewa Kopacz joins our Board meeting European Parliament Vice-President Ewa Kopacz joins our Board meeting 
The Board in deep listening mode!The Board in deep listening mode! 
Preparing to share our thoughts and ideasPreparing to share our thoughts and ideas 
Advisory Board March 2026 - family photoAdvisory Board March 2026 - family photo
October 2025 - Advisory Board meeting
7th Advisory Board meeting: Ideas for the future!7th Advisory Board meeting: Ideas for the future! 
Advisory Board family photo - October 2025Advisory Board family photo - October 2025 
Board meetings can be fun too!Board meetings can be fun too! 
Writing down my thoughts and opinionsWriting down my thoughts and opinions 
An informal group chat in a very big room!An informal group chat in a very big room! 
Sharing views during the AB meeting - October 2025Sharing views during the AB meeting - October 2025 
Voice-over team for a Commission video!Voice-over team for a Commission video! 
Making new friends at the Board meetingMaking new friends at the Board meeting
June 2025 - Building Fair Societies: Our Voices, Our Future
On June 20-21 in Brussels, 80 children from across the European Union met to discuss important topics and make a Call to Action for adults.
Call to Action: Children to EU decision-makersCall to Action: Children to EU decision-makers 
Building Fairer Societies: Our Voices, Our Future!Building Fairer Societies: Our Voices, Our Future! 
The 2025 General Assembly family photoThe 2025 General Assembly family photo 
Opening panel at the 2025 General AssemblyOpening panel at the 2025 General Assembly 
Thinking about what life will be like for people in 150 years.Thinking about what life will be like for people in 150 years. 
Two voices are stronger than one.Two voices are stronger than one. 
All about pollinators at the climate action workshopAll about pollinators at the climate action workshop 
Learning to influence decision-makersLearning to influence decision-makers 
Young EU citizens presenting their work.Young EU citizens presenting their work. 
Everyone can bee fair Everyone can bee fair 
Testing the Platform's digital communicationsTesting the Platform's digital communications 
Festival of Fairness - what do we want adults to doFestival of Fairness - what do we want adults to do 
Children of all ages have a voice!Children of all ages have a voice! 
Peak concentration to get our messages acrossPeak concentration to get our messages across 
Working to prioritise recommendations for the Call to ActionWorking to prioritise recommendations for the Call to Action 
Friendships!Friendships! 
Did we have a good time? Yes we did!Did we have a good time? Yes we did! 
The final moments before bye-bye!The final moments before bye-bye!
May 2025 - Study Visit, Ireland
Nine member children and adult national representatives from came together in Ireland. To see and experience how children are involved in decision-making locally and nationally and to work together on actionable projects to be taken back home.
From Ideas to Action: Study Visit to Ireland 2025From Ideas to Action: Study Visit to Ireland 2025 
A happy study visit family!A happy study visit family! 
Structure of Irish child and youth participationStructure of Irish child and youth participation 
Different ways of engaging with Irish children and young peopleDifferent ways of engaging with Irish children and young people 
A creative workshop at The ArkA creative workshop at The Ark 
Assessing the present, scoping the futureAssessing the present, scoping the future 
Discussions, brainstorming and suggestions!Discussions, brainstorming and suggestions! 
Kid's ideas to improve access to informationKid's ideas to improve access to information 
Welcoming cupcakes at Bremore ETSS schoolWelcoming cupcakes at Bremore ETSS school
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.
EU Child Participation Advisory Board meets with Commissioner Glenn MicallefEU Child Participation Advisory Board meets 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
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
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
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 
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