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Being the representative platform of youth organisations in Europe, the YFJ is keenly aware of the paramount problems that inequality between women and men creates for people all over the world, in all parts of society, and in all age groups. The YFJ is also aware of the need for positive actions in favour of those who are disadvantaged; in our case, young people who are excluded from the mainstream.

Read the policy paper adopted at the Council of Members, Brussels, Belgium, 9-10 November 2007.

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