Youth Forum Council of Members in Brussels

Over two days (15th-16th April) the European Youth Forum's Council of Members (COMEM) took place in Brussels. The Youth Forum's members adopted four policy papers and resolutions: Policy paper on Equality and Non-discrimination, Resolution on Youth Autonomy and Inclusion, Resolution on Quality Standards on Youth Policy and Resolution on the EU Foreign Affairs Council conclusions of 15 February 2016 on non-extending restrictive measures for the Republic of Belarus.

There were updates on the work carried out by the Youth Forum over the last six months and the 2015 Annual Report was also presented to the members. The Council of Members was also the opportunity to discuss key policies and explore issues of interest raised by the members.

A brand new campaign "We Are Youth Work", which aims to promote youth work across Europe, was also launched during the meeting.
2016 is the 20th anniversary of the European Youth Forum. The COMEM was preceded by a reception to mark this milestone, in the presence of the Vice-President of the Commission Jyrki Katainen, Commissioner Tibor Navracsics and the Swedish Minister for Upper Secondary School, Adult Education and Training Aida Hadzialic.

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