On 3 July 2024, LATO organised a discussion for members of the youth organisation YATA Latvia on the Azov Brigade and strategic narratives in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine. The discussion was led by expert Vlad Vernigora, analysing the impact of information operations
On 11 June 2024, LATO organised a roundtable discussion as a side event to the StratCom Conference in Riga, focusing on countering foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI) through strategic communication approaches. The discussion brought together experts to explore the role of strategic communication in addressing
From May to September 2024, LATO, in cooperation with the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung in the Baltic states, “Club “The House”, and the Riga Stradiņš University student media “Skaļāk”, implemented the project “FRONTLINE – Baltic Youth for Security”, within which a podcast on security issues in the Baltic
In 2024, LATO participated as a partner in the Foresight project implemented by “Visegrad Insight”, focusing on the analysis of future development scenarios for European Union policies. Within the project, LATO engaged in expert discussions and collaborative activities with policymakers and researchers from Central Europe
“From Latvia to Kyrgyzstan: Education for All” is a project implemented by LATO youth organisation YATA Latvia within the framework of the “LAPAS Connects” initiative by the Latvian Platform for Development Cooperation (LAPAS). The project aims to raise awareness about how regional and gender inequality
In November 2024, YATA Latvia organised a three-day international conference in Riga titled “The Importance of International Conventions.” The conference brought together 49 young people from Latvia, Norway, Finland, Sweden, and South Africa to explore how international conventions help protect peace, freedom, democracy, and human
YATA Latvia, in cooperation with YATA Ukraine, implemented the project “We Are Here, You Will Be Here.” As the war in Ukraine continues, the project was created to encourage discussion on Ukraine’s integration into the Euro-Atlantic space, with a particular focus on how these processes
From 18 to 20 September 2024, youth representatives from YATA Latvia visited schools in several towns and cities across the Latgale region to meet students and inspire them through personal stories about civic engagement and different opportunities for growth and development. “Latgale = Latvia” is a
On April 11 The Latvian Transatlantic Organisation, in cooperation with the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung and with support of the State Chancellery of the Republic of Latvia organized a discussion “Baltic Pulse: Resilience, Hope, and Action in a Time of War” on the findings of recent
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0l1WcC2RX8 The documentary “Unbreakable” showcases the inspiring stories of five remarkable women serving in the Latvian National Armed Forces. Through their courage, expertise, and dedication, these women not only strengthen national defense but also challenge stereotypes, proving that service to one’s country knows no gender. Their
The 4th Annual Masterclasses for Young Political Leaders in the Baltic States, in partnership with the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Baltic States, took place from 26 to 28 April. Opening remarks were made by LATO's Toms Baumanis and Latvia's Deputy Speaker, Zanda Kalniņa-Lukaševica. YATA Latvia kicked things off with
The #SafeLatvia project was implemented by the Latvian Transatlantic Organisation (LATO) Expert Group and the Strategic Communications Coordination Department of the State Chancellery with the aim to study the information resilience of local communities, offer simulation-based training, and raise public awareness of the multidimensional and