Policy Paper on a further youth commitment to promote peace and non-violence
Peace and non-violence are among the core values of the European Youth Forum (YFJ), stemming from the organisation’s current and the past priorities as well as from the spirit of its Statutes. The YFJ understands peace as a broader definition than the sole absence of violence and war, encompassing all factors – internal, social and environmental- which contribute to the free and full enjoyment of existence.
Read the policy paper adopte at the Council of Members, Torino, Italy, 13-14 November 2009.
Related articles & publications
Joint letter: Erasmus+ is a bargain: at least 47.4 billion for all our progress
Joint statement on the Crackdown on LGBTQI+ organisations and young human rights defenders in Türkiye
The European Youth Forum stands in full solidarity with the LGBTQI+ organisations, activists and young human rights defenders targeted by coordinated search, raid and detention operations across Türkiye since the night of 12–13 September 2026.
From conversation to change: the European Youth Capital’s Policy Labs
What happens when young people and decision-makers sit at the exact same table to tackle local challenges? News from Tromsø, where they have implemented innovative Policy Labs to turn everyday youth experiences into concrete political action. Read more to discover what meaningful youth participation actually looks like in practice!