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Joint Declaration of the 22nd edition of the University on Youth and Development 23 September 2023, Mollina, Spain
Following the 22nd edition of the University on Youth and Development (UYD), which focused on the theme “Young people, peace and climate change”, the Council of Members of the European Youth Forum adopted the recommendations that resulted from the 22nd edition of the UYD.
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, stands in solidarity with RADA and pledges to support their efforts.
Expressing support for the safeguarding and expansion of united nations youth delegate programmes globally
The European Youth Forum member organisations are troubled by recent developments surrounding the withdrawal of funds for United Nations Youth Delegate programmes across various European countries, denounces the efforts to challenge the legitimacy of several of these programmes and calls on governments to integrate National Youth Councils and not sideline them into irrelevance.
Safeguarding National Youth Councils and Guaranteeing the Stability of Youth Policy in Europe
National Youth Councils all across Europe have always proven to be indispensable partners in the field of youth policy. The European Youth Forum and its member organisations categorically oppose any attempts to overtake and replace self-organised, youth-led, democratically elected and independent National Youth Councils with any other parallel structures that have been established without consulting the aforementioned National Youth Councils.
Quality Charter on Internships & Apprenticeships
Internships and apprenticeships facilitate the transition from education to employment. Read our new Charter on Internships and Apprenticeships to better know your rights in the labour market, and to provide a quality work placement.
Youth Progress Index 2023
This report provides a comprehensive overview of the Youth Progress Index 2023, highlighting key findings from 153 countries at both global and regional levels over 12 years. The analysis of country performances during this time revealed that five countries have seen a stall in their Youth Progress performance, indicating a need for renewed efforts to achieve progress for young people.