European Youth Forum

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The European Youth Forum ( YFJ, the French Youth Forum Jeunesse, English: the European Youth Forum ) is the platform of national youth councils and international youth NGO organizations in Europe. The objectives and tasks of the European Youth Forum is representative working on behalf of all young people in Europe. It is officially recognized by the European Union, the Euro Europe and the United Nations

The European Youth Forum works mainly in the field of European youth policy, but also dealt with global issues and is also linked outside Europe. The work is based on the member organizations and their viewpoints and is not restricted to individual policy, as the theme of youth is seen as a cross- cutting issue. The themes of equality and sustainability are essential part of the YFJ policy.

Currently there is the European Youth Forum from a total of 99 member organizations from 40 national special interest groups, and 49 independent international youth organizations.

For Germany, the German National Committee for International Youth Work (DNK ), for Austria the Austrian Children's and Youth Council ( ÖJV ) and for Switzerland, the Swiss Federation of Youth Associations ( SAJV ) is represented as a national interest representation at the European Youth Forum.

History

The YFJ was founded in 1996 and is the successor organization of several European youth organizations like the Youth Forum of the European Union ( YFEU ) that go back in some cases until the 1960s.

The funding comes from the European Commission and the Euro Europe.

Task and work

According to the company is the task of the European Youth Forum " to be the voice of young people in Europe. A Europe in which young people are equal citizens and are encouraged and supported to develop their Potentioal as global citizens. " ( "To be the voice of young people in Europe, where young people are equal citizens and are Encouraged and supported to achieve achievement Their fullest potential as global citizens. " )

The YFJ operates independent, democratic and representative youth councils and international youth organizations from all over Europe. It works for the strengthening and promotion of young people so that they get involved in a democratic society and improve their lives. Participation and emancipation are to be funded by the representation work towards the European institutions. The goals are above all:

  • Increase the participation of young people and youth organizations in society and democracy
  • Participation and influence on the legislation of the European Union within the meaning of young people
  • Promoting the idea of youth policy as a cross- cutting issue in all fields of legislation
  • Promotion of youth organizations that support the involvement and participation of young people
  • Commitment to the international exchange of ideas, experiences, understanding and equality
  • High holding values ​​such as intercultural understanding, democracy, respect, diversity, human rights, active participation and solidarity
  • Support for youth work world

Organization

President

Board of Directors

The board is elected by the General Assembly every two years and consists of:

  • President
  • Two Vice-Presidents (one person of a national youth representative and a person of an international youth organization )
  • 8 Board Members ( 4 persons of a national youth advocacy and 4 persons an international youth organization )

Meetings of the Secretary-General participates not vote.

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