Representing Europe’s youth
We are the voice of young people in Europe, standing up for their rights and striving for societies where young people are empowered and are encouraged to achieve their fullest potential as global citizens.
Our latest actions
‘EU leaders must recognise Russian atrocities as genocide’ say Europe’s youth organisations
The YFJ Council of Members condemns Russia's atrocities against the people of Ukraine as genocide.
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No more unpaid internships!
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European Youth Capital 2025 - final 4 cities revealed!
The competition to become European Youth Capital 2025 is heating up! After receiving applications from 19 cities, the Jury has now…
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The European Youth Forum in numbers
Over 100 members
Democratic elections every 2 years
Outreach to 25 million young people
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Latest news and publications
Motion on Non-Discrimination of Young Belarusian Activists and Support for Democratic Principles in Europe
Publication - 20/05/2022
Over the past two years representatives of independent youth organizations in Europe, Belarusian youth NGOs, have shown their strong…
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Motion on Limiting Economic Ties with the Russian Federation in Response to the War in Ukraine
Publication - 20/05/2022
This motion adopted by the Council of Members in May 2022 says that it is high time for the European community to hold the Russian…
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Urgent resolution on the Support of Youth of Ukraine and for the Implementation of the “Youth Peace and Security” Agenda in Europe
Publication - 20/05/2022
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has caused a massive and multidimensional crisis, impacting human rights, the humanitarian situation, and mass…
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