Excluding youth: a threat to our future. Report on social inclusion

The European Youth Forum emphasises that minority rights are human rights and a key measure of a healthy democracy. These values are increasingly under threat, highlighting the need to protect minorities to uphold open and democratic societies.

Around 10% of people who menstruate in the EU face period poverty, especially those with low income, refugees, youth, and people with disabilities. The European Youth Forum urges action to end period poverty as a key step toward gender equality and the right to menstrual health.

United Nations Youth Delegates (UNYDs) and the European Youth Forum advocate for meaningful youth engagement in all policy areas. This motion supports enhancing coordination between UNYDs, YFJ, and European countries to amplify youth voices and ensure strong, unified impact in UN policymaking.