Vienna, Austria – March 2024 – The City of Vienna hosted the "Fundamental Rights Forum 2024" on 11 and 12 March 2024, , organised by the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA). As a member of the FRA – Fundamental Rights Platform, the "Don Bosco International" (DBI) Salesian organisation was invited to take part in the forum together with high-level speakers, thinkers, politicians, creators and civil society organisations that aim to shape the future of a rights-based Europe. In-depth reflections on human rights challenges were offered through debates, messages from global leaders, a "marketplace of connection", a human rights workshop, masterclasses, technology presentations, artistic performances, music and networking events. Among the main topics discussed were the current threats against the founding principles of the European Union of freedom, democracy, the rule of law and respect for human and fundamental rights; the climate crisis as a human rights crisis which affects a wide range of rights, highlighting global inequality and social injustice; The guarantee of respect for rights in an increasingly digital world. Together with Mrs Barbara Terenzi of the International Volunteer Service for Development (VIS), the Executive Secretary of Don Bosco International, Sara Sechi, had the opportunity to share Salesian best practices with civil society actors attentive to human rights, developed new contacts with FRA and EU officials, and congratulated Mrs Sirpa Rautio on her new role as Director of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights.