Semi-structured CAN-Cy dialogue with Nicosia youth

Ideas Submitted by the Participants

1. A Cyprus where all communities of the island interact with each other more regularly
2. A Cyprus where all political parties have gender balance electoral lists
3. No car circulation in the whole of Nicosia old town
4. The law does not intefere with personal choices such as freedom for home schooling
5. A Cyprus where culture is created which embraces public transport
6. Solar power hydroelectric station next to Kouris dam
7. Everybody has the right to have their own home. The house pricing is more fair.
8. A place we could communicate effectively with each other
9. Safe spaces where there is regular open dialogue about emotional health
10. A Cyprus without majorities and minorities.
11. Federal and constituent state structures which accurately reflect societal diversity in an ongoing way
12. Free childcare for all parents when they are devoting time for civic and community work
13. Unobstructed walkable sidewalks
14. A Cyprus where the kids exiting highschool are more society-minded rather than self-minded
15. A Cyprus as a regional hub of its neighbouring countries
16. A society full of free public community spaces, open to active, self motivated, change effecting population
17. A Cyprus where either English is the main language or a new language is created
18. A redesigned educational system tailored to the youth's needs and potential real life challenges
19. A Cyprus where each community is self governed/ regulated
20. Citizens are more socially aware and empathetic
21. Government covers the full cost of having solar panels on houses, businesses, public buildings
22. The educational system promotes transparency, equality and respect
23. Education about emotional regulation and health in primary schools
24. A Cyprus that supports the athletes
25. A Cyprus where there is a mazi or birlikte-day 4 times a year, one in every season
26. An island where nature and wild life are sustainably preserved
27. No illegal dumping especially near dams or water ways
28. A place where clever people don't go away (brain drain)
29. LGBTQ+ rights enshrined in law and in practice
30. A Cyprus where all Nicosia Buffer zone has a special safe status and handed over to Cypriots to plant, promenande, meet and enjoy.
31. A Cyprus where religion is merely a personal factor and has no effect on politics.
32. Citizns getting involved with spirituallity not necessarily with dogmatic religions
33. a place where we seek genuine relationships instead of getting addicted in digital ones
34. A Cyprus with less waste and better waste management
35. Elderly and young people twinning events to encourage intergenerational conversations
36. Beverages are always served in reusable cups unless specifically requested and/or needed to be in a disposable cups
37. Free therapy for everyone
38. All Cypriots celebrate us being Cypriots, instead of Greek and Turkish national days
39. In schools to teach Cypriot history instead of Greek or Turkish history, because as Cypriots we don't know our history. To embrace our culture and diversity.