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There is no sustainable peace without youth, including youth in peacebuilding and protecting young advocates
There is no future without young people, participation, and activism. In times of crisis, we must listen to communities and minorities to build a continent and world where everyone can prosper and live in equal, peaceful societies.
Assuring Peace and Justice in Palestine and Israel
The European Youth Forum urges Council of Europe states to uphold the Genocide Convention, act to prevent atrocities, and ensure accountability under international law. Read the motion to find out more.
The protection of youth rights and support of young political prisoners of Belarus
The European Youth Forum recognises the urgent need to protect youth rights and support young political prisoners in Belarus, calling for their immediate release and emphasising international solidarity and cooperation to promote human rights and democracy.
Safeguarding Independent National Youth Councils and Guaranteeing the Stability of Youth Policy in Europe
The independence of National Youth Councils across Europe is under threat, requiring urgent political action. This motion supports the European Youth Forum’s Strategic Plan 2024–2028 to strengthen democracy, protect civic space, and defend youth organisations from political interference.
UNited Europe: Strengthening the partnership between UN Youth Delegates and the European Youth Forum
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.
Strengthening European Train Travel to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Increase Young People's Mobility
Transport makes up about a quarter of the EU’s greenhouse gas emissions and harms the environment. This motion advances the European Youth Forum’s goals on sustainability, inclusion, and participation by calling for greener, fairer, and more accessible transport policies.