Too often, policy makers see apprenticeships as yet another rite of passage to set foot in the labour market. This document identifies current challenges to quality apprenticeships, and defines steps to establish apprenticeships systems that are learner-centred, rights-based, and truly inclusive for all young people.

In October 2017, 120 youth representatives came together at the 4th Africa-Europe Youth Summit to shape conversations about the present and the future of youth in our two continents. The Abidjan Declaration sets out demands for the future of youth in the Africa-EU Partnership and to advance the rights and the interests of young people both in Africa and in Europe. 

Introducing, the European Youth Forum's latest edition of our annual magazine - YO!Mag! This edition we have focused on Activism. For some people, it conjures up images of mass protests, demonstrations and placards with strong political slogans. For others, activism might bring to mind certain viral campaigns, social movements or even simply signing a petition. What underpins all acts of activism, however, is more than simply standing against something. It is fundamentally about bringing change.

This toolkit aims at supporting European Youth Capitals in such an important policy coordination exercise. In line with the European Youth Forum’s goal of mainstreaming youth across different policy areas it is also important to take a consideration other important policies and trends such as human rights cities, sustainable development, building inclusive societies etc.