Ismael Paez Civico
Board member of the European Youth Forum
Ismael grew up in Spain and Portugal, and he settled down in Brussels in 2010. He is currently serving as Executive Coordinator in CESES (Confederation of European Senior Expert Services), after working and volunteering for seven years in civil society organisations. Before becoming a Board Member, he has also worked with European bodies, such as the Council of Europe and the European Commission’s Youth Partnership, where he was the host of the Under 30 Podcast, and the expert groups in communications within the Commission for the EU’s Youth Dialogue
All Sessions by Ismael Paez Civico
Panel 'Democracy in action: youth driving innovative engagement'
European Committee of the RegionsThis session will bring together dynamic young leaders, advocates, and activists to discuss and showcase how youth-led initiatives are playing a pivotal role in shaping democratic engagement through innovative projects. The session will inspire attendees with concrete examples of advocacy work led by youth cohort members who have received advocacy grants, demonstrating the impact of their efforts in driving democratic change. With Ismael Paez Civico (Youth Forum), Natalia Gómez Solano (Special Adviser on Youth to the EU) , Olga Caballero (Alma Civica, Paraguay) and McDonald Lewanika (Accountability Lab South Africa)
