Collective Complaint: European Youth Forum v. Belgium

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Collective Complaint: European Youth Forum v. Belgium

Publication Date

Fri, 05/12/2017 - 17:06

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Collective Complaint: European Youth Forum v. Belgium

In a milestone in the fight against unpaid internships, the European Youth Forum lodged a legal complaint on the issue of unpaid internships in Belgium. The complaint aims to challenge and ultimately change Belgian legislation, seeking a legal decision that will set a precedent across Europe and beyond to make this unfair and discriminatory practice illegal.

Position on Quality Apprenticeships

Too often, policy makers see apprenticeships as yet another rite of passage to set foot in the labour market. This document identifies current challenges to quality apprenticeships, and defines steps to establish apprenticeships systems that are learner-centred, rights-based, and truly inclusive for all young people.

Topics

Social and Economic Inclusion,

Quality Internships

Youth Guarantee map

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Topics

#YouthRights,

Quality Internships

News

President Tajani, take action for fair internships now!

03. 05. 2018

Topics

#YouthRights,

Quality Internships

European Quality Charter on Internships and Apprenticeships

Topics

Social and Economic Inclusion,

Quality Internships

News

Youth-packed agenda of EU ministers of Employment and Social Affairs

15. 03. 2018

Topics

Social and Economic Inclusion,

Quality Internships,

Youth Policy

News

Social fairness for young people: A right or a recommendation?

14. 03. 2018

Topics

Social and Economic Inclusion,

Quality Internships,

Youth Policy

News

Listen to the voice of apprentices! Discover the key priorities for quality apprenticeships.

23. 02. 2018

Yesterday, the European Apprentices Network (EAN) called on employers, Vocational Education and Training (VET) providers, and institutions at all levels to listen to the voice of apprentices.

Topics

Social and Economic Inclusion,

Education,

Quality Internships

Press Release

Young People Demand a Transparent Job Market! New Campaign Launches on International Interns Day

08. 11. 2017

Starting from 9th November, the day before International Interns Day, all young people will be able to rate their first working experiences on Transparency at Work - a ‘TripAdvisor’ for quality jobs.

Topics

Quality Internships

Video

#YouthUP Internships

Topics

Youth participation,

Quality Internships

News

World Youth Report on Youth Civic Engagement

25. 07. 2017

The World Youth Report on Youth Civic Engagement, which is prepared by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), was recently released 15 July.

Topics

Investment in youth,

Quality Internships,

Social and Economic Inclusion,

Sustainable development,

The Youth Forum at the UN

Statement

Thank you Ms Mogherini, but we need concrete steps on funding and fairness

18. 07. 2017

After a long battle and protests from interns, EU High Representative Federica Mogherini has responded to the EU Ombudsman’s demand that unpaid traineeships in EU external delegations must end. The Global Intern Coalition, along with its member organisations and partners, welcomes this acknowledgment that unpaid traineeships are damaging and unfair.

Topics

Quality Internships

Need to get in touch?

General phone line: +32 2 793 75 20
fax: +32 2 893 25 80
e-mail: youthforum@youthforum.org
Address:
Rue de l’Industrie, 10
1000 Brussels
Belgium

More information here.