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Name: Asal Rahmany

Age: 19

Where do I call home?

Everywhere, where I am welcomed to be myself and everywhere, where I am given the space to flourish. Austria has been that place for me, so I call it home.

A fun fact about me:

My name translates to honey. My parents really thought: ,,what a sweet daughter. Let’s call her honey at this point“ So, if you forget my name, just call me honey- quite literally!

Where do I make an impact?

Youth empowerment and participation; Women and young girls rights; Empowerment of people with immigration background and minority;

I believe also that I make an impact in my every day life with every day people, in the way that I talk and act! We have tremendous effect on others, if we are aware of it!

What is my favorite song?

Not an easy question! I love music and especially piano music & classical pieces. However there is one piece that truly has my heart and that is ,,Interstellar’s main theme“ I fell in love with it when I watched a random cover of it in public:

https://youtu.be/BFetvsemGOY?si=GOswwW1-mip9Jsuc

What is your connection to the project topics: youth, inequalifies, international cooperation?

I have been participating in a few other projects which have made little steps possible for me and through this process , I have made the connection to this project!

For example I was a part of the ,,MutinfluencerInnen-Projekt“ where I used my writing and published a book with a little story! I was also given the opportunity to talk live on TV ( Puls Vier) about exactly the topic: Young changemakers!

Recently I have also become part of a project from ,,Ashoka“ also for empowering youth to make changes happen.

Beside all this, I write and I am currently working on two podcasts ( one for my school community) and one separate from that for my writings.

Why did I join this project?

Honestly, why not? This is a great chance to connect and learn and grow. It relates to what I am doing in general as well, so it’s just wonderful!

My Email: rahmanyasale@gmail.com

My Instagram: asal_uoh ( most active here)

What do I expect from the JUUN-Dialogue- Conference?

New connections! Learning about things I didn’t know well enough before and feeling inspired by all the other enthusiastic young people who care for the world!

can’t wait to meet everyone!

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Name: Carolin Hauser

Age: 24

Where I call home: Northern Germany (Niebüll), Denmark (Haderslev), currently Austria (Innsbruck)

One fact about me: I love driving the car, turning up the volume and make my own car concert 🎶

Where I make an impact: As my future teacher profession, I hope I can have an impact on the next generations to get actively involved in global and democratic topics. I also volunteer as part of the board of a tennis club where I try to work on issues such as inequality.

Favourite song: tough question, but I think it´s Drunk in the morning - Lukas Graham

https://youtu.be/-yvHqenLpUU?si=FgbRMS0axNOACOpM

Why I join this project: I want to grab the opportunity to try something new to widen my horizon by getting in contact with other people and different perspectives. I am looking forward to this experience and let’s see what we come up with :)

If you want to reach me:

Mail: carolinhauser@gmx.net

Insta: carolin_hauser

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Name: Lena Auer

Age: 18

My Home: Salzburg (in the middle of the mountains :))

Funfact about me: I'm a Sudoku-addict ;)

Where do you make an impact & what is your connection to the project topics?

I'm a scout and a paramedic. I'm actively involved in the Salzburger Jugendlandtag and additionally I was a participant of the Austrian Youth Conference 2023.

Besides that I love to spread awareness among those around me in my everyday life. My favourite topics to discuss: climate politics, gender equality, mental health, inclusion

Favourite song:

Don't stop believin' - Journey

https://youtu.be/1k8craCGpgs?si=FKxAiIqvVK5mcnEu

Why did you join this project?

To make an impact and make the world step by step a little better has always had a special place in my heart.

Instagram & E-Mail:

@hutzei

sophieauer6@gmail.com

See you in Vienna!! :)

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Name: Amina Kurbanova

Age: 22

What I call my "home":

Home is where I feel cherished. A home is a place that I want to return to/see again. It doesn't necessarily have to be a physical place though. For me, a memory or friendship can also represent home. One physical place I associate with home is my grandparent's house in Samaschki (Chechnya). Another is the town in Germany (Darmstadt) where I spent my elementary school years. But home is also the moment when I open the door of my flat and see that my cat is already awaiting me.

One fact about me:

I like to write prose and poems.

Why did I want to join this project:

I am searching for connection and exchange with other young people interested in making an impact.

E-mail: aminakurbanova234@gmail.com

Instagram: aminaa.krb

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Name: Paul Freysinger

Age: 22

My home(s): Vienna (and every place that can be reached by train)

One fact you should know about me:
My procrastination tool nr.1 are geography quizzes

Where I make an impact:
Currently I´m a board member of the Austrian Youth Council (BJV), the Austrian Darts Federation and the NGO “Gut, und selbst? Initiative”. At times I guide Soft Skills seminars for Pupils.

My favourite song:
3 Tage am Meer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXK0JmcO2_w

Why I joined the project:

I have always found it very interesting, how to discuss crucial topics on a wider field than the national level and find global solutions to the problems of our generations. So I am really happy to take part in the JUUN Dialog and contribute a little bit to a stronger joint youth work

Where you can reach me:
Instagram: @paul_frysgr
Mail: paul.freysinger@bjv.at

What I expect form the JUUN Dialog Conference?

Meeting new people out of completely different cultural backgrounds and broaden my horizon how differently work in the youth sector can be done

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Name: Clara Hartlauer

Age: 17

My home: Upper Austria

Where I make an impact: I support a friend in Kenya who has initiated a project to provide children in a school near her home with one hot meal a day.

My favourite song: I have many favourite songs, but lately it's "Black Friday" by Tom Odell :) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMIKzWyZPSA)

Connection to the project: In 1995 my grandmother built a school in Kenya that now educates over 200 pupils. I have already visited the school myself and initiated an exchange of letters - so I am very interested in the fate of young people in Africa!

I joined this project because, because I like to exchange ideas with other people and get to know other perspectives.

You can reach me here:

mail: clara.hartlauer@werndlpark.at

instagram: clara_hartlauer

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Name: Nora Högelsberger

Age: 21

Home: Vienna

One (Fun) Fact: I can ride a unicycle and LOVE to travel

Favourite Song: changes constantly but at the moment it’s Nadal De Luitra by Berrogüetto

I study International Legal Studies at the University of Vienna and am involved and interested in the fight against discrimination, inequality and youth engagement through International Cooperation

Email: nora.hoegelsberger@gmx.at

Instagram: noraaa.hb

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Name: Mona Fischer

Age: 19

What/Where I call home: Vienna & Carinthia

What is one fact we should know about you?

I LOVE building Ikea furniture.

What is your favourite song?

tissues - YUNGBLUD

Where do you make an impact?

I volunteer at a union which is why I love to spread awareness of worker's rights empowering workers and to foster public engagement with employee representatives.

Email: mona.leonie.fischer@gmail.com

Instagram: @mona_fischi

Linked-In: www.linkedin.com/in/mona-fischer-962275289

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Name: Dino Osmanagić

Age: 29

What/where do you call "home"?

Home is wherever it feels like home, which is usually where my favourite people are. That's usually in Salzburg/Linz (Austria) and Bosanska Krupa (Bosnia).

Where do you make an impact?

Global Shapers Salzburg

Youth Entrepreneurship Week

Muslim Student Association Austria

Connection to the project:

As a Global Shaper, I'm deeply involved in addressing youth issues, inequalities, and fostering international cooperation.

Why I joined:

I joined to contribute and collaborate with others, driven by the belief that empowering youth and promoting equality are vital for a better world. If everyone does what he's able to do the world would be a better space

Get in touch:

dino@osmanagic.at

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dino-o/

https://www.instagram.com/galvadino

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Name: Nina Chahin

Age: 26

What/Where I call home:

Vienna, Austria

Beirut, Lebanon

(London, UK in my dreams)

One fact you should know about me:

I love cats

What is my favourite song:

There are too many songs I adore haha, but ''Take a Walk'' by Passion Pit is one of them Passion Pit - Take a Walk (Official Video) - YouTube

What is your connection to the project:

Making an impact has always been important to me. The voice of the youth is not heard enough & should be heard - therefore I value such conferences where young people can come together to talk about & try to fight the persistence of global inequalities.

My Email: ninachahin@gmail.com

My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nina-chahin-836733158

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Name: Emma Gritsch

Age: 17

My home: Upper Austria

Fun fact about me: The cat in Sophies picture is mine.

Where I make an impact: I am involved in youth participation as a scout, since I want to create a healthy environment for children and young people to grow and learn.

My favorite song: pretty isn`t pretty – Olivia Rodrigo / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0R7Z2A0XeY

I joined this project because, I want to take every opportunity to learn, grow and broaden my horizon.

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Name: Sophie Schwager

Age: 17

My home: Upper Austria

Fun fact about me:

Whenever the weather is even remotely nice, I need to be outside – if I´m not outside, I get something that I call good weather guilt, where I feel bad for not taking advantage of a nice day

Where I make an impact:

When it comes to gender equality & mental health, I pay a lot of attention to raising awareness among those around me in my everyday life.

My favourite song:

Quevedo: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 52 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ACJSXn-9YA)

Why I joined this project and what I expect:

I see a great opportunity in the connection of young people and I am looking forward to having new experiences and broaden my horizon.

You can reach me here:

mail: sophie.schwager@werndlpark.at

instagram: @sophieschwager

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Name: Maximilian Schiller (Maxi)

Age: 19

My home:

I’m German. I life in southern Bavaria near the Alps and the border to Salzburg - Austria

Where I make an impact:

Engagement in a political party, European Youth Parliament - aiming for more inspiring young people to discuss political topics, especially Security Policy, Trading Affairs & Economy

My favourite song: All I do is win by DJ Khaled

Why I joined this project: Cooperations and exchange of technology and experince between Europe and Africa is really important, especially to fight global problems, like Climate Change or Chinas attempt of Neo-colonialisation in developing countries.
I am really looking forward to the event to broaden my knowledge on the central topic, having interesting and open conversations with members of different backgrounds in order to work on a beautiful more sustainable future.

See you in Vienna :)

My Socials:

Ig: maxi_272
LinkedIn: Maximilian Schiller

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Hi there/Servus to my fellow people from Austrian, I‘m Laurenz, 19 years old and regularly living on the border between Germany and Austria.
Events like JUUN are always kinda collected by me; Funfact I got a huge document just listing all these organizations/events.
However, I truly beleave in the possibility of actually making an impact by attending such programs, as meeting, talking and planning together with other young, outstanding people from different backgrounds and varying points of view is always highly inspiring. As such, I‘m also involved apart from JUUN, e.g. in my political party‘s youth organization, the european youth parliament, the transatlantic youth initiative or the Young Global Shapers.

For listening to my favorite song, click the following link: https://youtube.com/shorts/SXHMnicI6Pg?si=tbnY8wuWeIG88sp9

Being highly interested in international relations and especially security politics, I‘ve already been involved into organizations working in that field specifically aiming for inspiring young people to get more involved into those topics. I‘m fully convinced that, more young people in decision-making positions, especially when it comes to international cooperation, is necessary.

The overall idea behind this event, bringing young people from Africa and Europe together, is outstandingly important, especially as both continents main problems could be tackled far more effective by deeper cooperation between both sides. Thus I was really looking forward to joining the session in order to get direct personal experience regarding this central topic, hoping for very interesting, open conversations and discourse about the necessary steps in order to increase our cooperation, strengthening our relations and our common shared future :)

Laurenz_Lang@outlook.de
X: Laurenz_Lang
Instagram: @laulanglau (not yet active)

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Member of the Youth Reference Committee to the project JUUN

Name: Miriam Egger
Age: 24
My home(s): Vorarlberg & Tyrol (Austria)

What is one fact you should know about me?
I own enough books that it would count as a private library :)

Where I make an impact:
Human Rights (Children's Rights), youth empowerment, SDG education, skills development (with a focus on digital and vocational skills)

My favourite song?
-

Why did I join this project?
There is nothing more beautiful than the possibility to learn every day through the stories, experiences and dedication of other people. Therefore, I hope that this project will allow me to connect with all of you and in the process get to know new perspectives.

You can reach me here:
miriam.egger13@gmail.com
LinkeIn: linkedin.com/in/miriam-egger-8966391b9

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Member of the Youth Reference Committee to the project JUUN

Name: Marvin Huber
Age: 22
Where I call home: Vienna Austria and wherever there is good food

What is one fact you should know about me?
I like submarines and people.

Where I make an impact:
I volunteer to lobby for young people and their interests. This means for me to listen and learn from young people and to especially engage with individuals who are not yet represented in politics.

Instagram, Linked-In & E-Mail:
@marvhuber1310
marvin.huber@bjv.at

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Member of the Youth Reference Committee to the project JUUN

Name: Conrad Schelo

Age:17

What/Where call home:
I live in Vorarlberg in Austria, was born an Germany.

Where do you make an impact: I'm a part of the UN-Jugendbotschafter Team for children's rights and the sdg.

Favorite song: Valerie - Amy Winehouse

Social media:
Instagram: conrad_schelo

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Member of the Youth Reference Committee to the project JUUN

Name: Arina Šmidt

Age: 20

What/where do you call home:
Ljubljana, Slovenia

Where do you make an impact:
children right's, youth empowerment, gender equality, SDG education.

Favourite song: La tortura

mail: unyd@mss.si
linkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arina-%C5%A1midt-222701274

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Member of the Youth Reference Committee to the project JUUN

Name: Weirong Li

Age: 22

What/Where I call home:
A mix of Hungary, China, Austria, and more importantly the people that I am with.

Where I make an impact:
Cross-cultural communication, multigenerational conversations, Empowering multicultural individuals, and Education for a better future for all

My favourite song:
Lovely Day

My connection to the project topics:
I founded a social impact company that empowers multicultural individuals in their career development. And I am working as an Intercultural and Cross-Cultural Speaker and Trainer, bringing the importance of global citizenship to think tanks, ngos, npos, organizations, and corporations world wide.

Why I joined this project:
I believe that cross-cultural exchange is the key to coming closer to a more inclusive and global oriented society. It starts with a space for discussion and encouraging the generation of the future to take an active part in shaping the future vision of the world.

How you can reach me:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/weirongli/

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Member of the Youth Reference Committee to the project JUUN

Name: Jana Berchtold

Age: 23

My home(s): Vorarlberg & Vienna (and wherever there are mountains nearby!) & Madeira and Toulouse have special places in my heart as well

What is one fact you should know about me?
I became a tourguide in a city (Funchal, Madeira) I just moved to two weeks before.

Where I make an impact:
Children's Rights, youth empowerment, youth participation, SDG education & awareness for all generations

My favourite song?
It's OK: https://youtu.be/W_yRODJ6kfc

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Member of the Youth Reference Committee to the project JUUN

Name: Markus Mamadou Wane

Age: 20

What/Where I call home:
- Vienna, Austria
- Dakar, Senegal
- La Reunion, France

One fact you should know about me:

Where do I make an Impact:
- encouraging civic engagement abroad
- education/training

My favorite song:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MefXQvGTYtE

Why I joined this project:
Even though I have spent a lot of time dealing with the issue of inequality both personally, academically and "professionally", I believe my view is still quite limited to my personal experience. I'd like to join forces in order to gain a more comprehensive understanding of these issues.

My email: waindewane@gmail.com
My linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markus-wane-a93275220/

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Member of the Youth Reference Committee to the project JUUN

Name: Alexandra Hilkenmeier

Age: 23

What/Where I call "home":
- Tyrol, Austria (where I grew up/where my family lives)
- Vienna, Austra (where I am living rn)
- Ghana (where I lived and worked for a total of 2 years)

One fact you should know about me:
I love to be busy.

Where I make an impact:
Children's rights, intercultural communication/exchange, Critical Whiteness Studies, education for all, youth engagement, inclusion

My favorite song:
IDGAF (feat. Shatta Wale)

How you can reach me:
Email: hilkenmeieralexandra@yahoo.de
Instagram: alex.maria99

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Member of the Youth Reference Committee to the project JUUN

Name: Mădălina Boț (you can call me Mădă if it’s easier :D)

Age: 25

What/where I call home:

I’m Romanian, born and raised in an Eastern village. That’s home. Moved to a city for my high school studies – that’s home. Did my BA in Bucharest. That’s home. Moved to Prague. That’s home. Have been living in Vienna for three years – that’s home. But also pretty confusing. So whenever I don’t know where my roots are, I feel safe, therefore home, next to people to whom I can show myself vulnerably.

One fact you should know about me:

Where I make an impact:

human trafficking awareness, gender equality, mental health, climate action, SDG education

My favourite song: Screwed

My connection to the project topics:

Why I joined this project: I studied International Relations for six years, and during this time I have been searching for environments with meaningfully critical voices and mobilizing energy. This is why I kept engaging with various youth-driven organisations in Bucharest and Vienna. I’m happy I can enlarge this space by getting to know the participants of this group. <3

How you can reach me:

Email: madalina.bot5@gmail.com

LinkedIn

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