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NYCNM - National Youth Council of North Macedonia

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Youth organisations
The National Youth Council of North Macedonia (NYCM) is a non-governmental, non-partisan, and non-profit umbrella organization established on June 29, 2013, by 55 founding organizations. It serves as the representative body for youth organizations in North Macedonia, uniting a diverse membership that includes youth organizations, organizations for youth, student unions, and youth wings of political parties. NYCM's mission is to advocate for the rights and interests of young people, promote youth participation in decision-making processes at all levels, and support the development of inclusive youth policies through capacity-building, policy advocacy, and inclusive participation models.

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Democracy

Appeal to the European Union: Stand Against Repression and Violation of Fundamental Rights in Serbia

Motion - 14/05/2025

Repression in Serbia has intensified since the Novi Sad tragedy in Nov 2024. Over 1600 protests have erupted, with 325,000 marching on Mar 15, 2025. Young people demand accountability, the rule of law, and the protection of human rights. Read the motion to find out what we're calling for.

Democracy

Towards an enlarged European Union

Motion - 10/05/2025

The EU faces a ‘lack-of-reform fatigue,’ not just ‘enlargement fatigue,’ limiting its capacity to grow. Delayed reforms and politically motivated vetoes have stalled accession talks, harming youth in candidate countries by excluding them from EU opportunities. Read the motion to find out what we are calling for.

More Erasmus = More Europe

Non-EU European countries' inclusion in Erasmus+

Motion - 09/05/2025

As youth organisations, we highly appreciate the Erasmus+ programme. However, currently, many countries in Europe that share these principles do not fully benefit from the opportunities offered by Erasmus+.

Last Chance for the EU in the Western Balkans

14/02/2025

Donald Trump’s shredding of USAID is about to hit much closer to home. Just as life-saving aid is at risk in Ukraine and the Democratic Republic of Congo, the freeze on US development aid has set off the alarm in the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership countries.

Democracy

Condemning youth rights violations and threats to activist safety in Serbia

Motion - 23/11/2024

Serbia’s youth activists are facing worrying challenges to their safety, privacy, and basic freedoms, highlighting deep-rooted issues in the country's rule of law and democratic practices. Read the motion to find out the European Youth Forum's position.