Catarina dos Santos Barreiras de Abreu, a second-year student in the Master’s Degree in Diplomacy and International Relations at Universidade Lusófona, has been selected as a delegate to participate in the Youth Democracy Summit 2026, which will take place in Rome, Italy, from 1 to 4 October 2026. She was awarded one of the fully funded places available for participation in the event.
Organised by the Center of International Policy and Sustainability (CIPS), the Youth Democracy Summit brings together young leaders and professionals from different countries to foster dialogue and exchange experiences on democracy, international cooperation, public policy and governance.
The programme includes policy dialogues, interactive workshops and activities designed to connect participants with institutions and professionals working on key challenges on the international agenda. A visit to the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Rome is also scheduled.
Participation in the Summit offers an opportunity to deepen knowledge across different areas of International Relations through direct engagement with institutional representatives and participation in an international environment of debate and learning. The event will also enable participants to build networks with young delegates from more than 100 countries.
Catarina’s selection as a fully funded participant in the Youth Democracy Summit 2026 recognises her academic trajectory and her interest in diplomacy, governance and international cooperation. It also reflects the international engagement of students within the academic and research environment of Universidade Lusófona.
LusoGlobe congratulates Catarina on this achievement and wishes her a productive participation in the Youth Democracy Summit 2026.
Source: Universidade Lusófona
