Civic Education for All: Empowering Young People through Active Participation
Civic engagement among youth faces numerous challenges. To strengthen youth civic engagement across Europe, we must address the barriers young people face in accessing quality civic education - which is one of the most essential elements in building an engaged and informed society. NGOs, educators, and policymakers have a shared responsibility to ensure that schools become spaces where democracy and civic responsibility are discussed openly, critically, and inclusively.
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