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50 years of resistance, occupation and human rights violations in Western Sahara
As the Western Sahara conflict nears its 50th year, the UN urges a just political solution based on international law. The European Youth Forum calls for renewed support, highlighting it as Africa’s last unresolved decolonisation case.
How to run your own campaign to lower the voting age: 10 Actions
Are you a member of a youth organisation planning a campaign to lower the voting age? Check out our 10 actions on how to run your own campaign to lower the voting age.
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.
Condemning youth rights violations and threats to activist safety in Serbia
Serbia’s youth activists are facing worrying challenges to their safety, privacy, and basic freedoms, highlighting deep-rooted issues in the country's rule of law and democratic practices. Read the motion to find out the European Youth Forum's position.
Policy Programme European Youth Forum 2024
The policy programme is the top-level policy document that defines the basis of the positions of the European Youth Forum. The aim is to drive our policy creation towards the collaborative development of this cohesive document as the main place of all our top-line stances.
Supporting the Inclusion of INGYOs in the EU Youth Dialogue
International Non-Governmental Youth Organisations (INGYOs) are a crucial part of the European Union Youth Dialogue (EUYD). While they offer many advantages and their contributions remain essential, their presence at EU Youth Dialogue conferences has noticeably diminished in recent years. This development raises concerns about the inclusivity and effectiveness of the dialogue process, as the absence of INGYOs could limit the diversity of perspectives and expertise in youth-related decision-making.