# Youth civic engagement and memory in Argentina > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/youth-civic-engagement-and-memory-in-argentina > Updated: 2026-08-31T14:11:00.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2. In Argentina, youth organizations and local governments are organizing various activities to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the military coup and the ‘Noche de los Lápices’. In the North Zone, the Unión de Estudiantes Secundarios (UES) scheduled a march for September 5 to honor disappeared students. Other regional initiatives include the 8th Parlamento Bonaerense in Lanús, where students from ten local institutions participated in legislative simulations, debating projects on community issues such as inclusion, human rights, and digital coexistence. In Santa Fe and Villa María, activities continue to focus on memory through film screenings and intergenerational dialogues between students and older adults to reflect on democracy. Additionally, Río Grande has launched its ‘Month of Youth’ for September, featuring an academic expo alongside a schedule of cultural, sporting, and entertainment activities intended to support students’ future educational and professional paths. Separately, in Colombia, the MIRA Party has proposed converting specific multicampuses in Bogotá into public hubs for youth training and innovation to combat high unemployment rates. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-31: Lanús hosts 8th edition of Parlamento Bonaerense for youth Argentine municipalities and educational bodies are hosting various youth-focused initiatives, including legislative simulations in Lanús, historical memory commemorations, and cultural programming in Río de la 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lans-deliberative-council-hosts-8th-parlamento-bonaerense ### 2026-08-25: Youth movements in Argentina and Colombia focus on memory and employment Students in Argentina march to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the ‘Noche de los Lápices,’ while the MIRA Party in Colombia proposes using Bogotá's Multicampuses to boost youth employment. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/youth-movements-in-argentina-and-colombia-focus-on-memory-and-employment --- Cite as: Youth civic engagement and memory in Argentina. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/youth-civic-engagement-and-memory-in-argentina