Study sessions in 2023
World Armenian Youth Network (WostAYN)
Right for democracy with the community!
Aim To raise the level of participation of young people and member organisations, including those with fewer opportunities in the democratic processes at local and national levels, via traditional and alternative means of participation. Objectives 1. To empower young leaders, youth workers,...
Voice of Young Refugees in Europe (VYRE)
Human Rights Education as a Catalyst for Boosting Democratic Youth Participation of Young Refugees in Europe
Aim This activity aims to empower young refugees in combating populism and countering dominant negative narratives, in order to play an active part in constructing firmer democratic and inclusive European societies. Objectives The programme reflects the following objectives: To reinforce the...
Erasmus Student Network (ESN)
Take initiative
Aim The aim of the session is to empower participants to meaningfully participate and contribute to matters that concern young people including policy and political processes at local, national and international level. Objectives 1. To understand realities of young people and reflects on...
World Esperanto Youth Organisation – TEJO
Junularaj Perspektivoj: Rediscussing Intercultural Dialogue and Non-Violent Communication among Young People
Aim: The aim of this study session is to further raise awareness and develop the skills of young people regarding intercultural dialogue and non-violent communication among young people in Europe. Objectives: 1. Raise awareness and enhance understanding of the importance of intercultural...
Don Bosco Youth Network (DBYN)
Rise: Design for emergent futures
‘Rise: Design for emergent futures’ is a study session for youth workers and trainers implemented by the Don Bosco Youth Network (DBYN) in cooperation with the Council of Europe. The course aims to train volunteers of DBYN’s member organisations to increase their knowledge and capacities in...
Federation of Young European Greens (FYEG), Cooperation and Development Network Eastern Europe (CDN), Green European Foundation (GEF)
Green perspectives on European security
Aim: The aim of the study session is to rethink and build a common understanding of European security in the context of new global challenges and through intersectional approaches, guided by the values of democracy, the rule of law, self-determination, human rights, and fundamental freedoms,...
YMCA Europe
Give peace a chance
The purpose of this study session is to develop the competences of some thirty-five youth leaders and enhance the local capacities for peace in Europe by empowering them to act as advocates and multipliers of peace and reconciliation. This will be pursued by raising the awareness and sharing...
International Union of Socialist Youth
Climate Crisis Gender Impact - Women & the Environment
This study session looks at the impacts of climate change through the gender lens of intersectionality. The young people participating will discuss and examine the effects of climate change through the lens of multiple discrimination and intersectionality and thus search for solutions that...
FEANTSA Youth Network
Ending Youth Homelessness by Addressing Trauma
Aim: The study session aims support homeless service adapt trauma informed care for the needs of young people. The specific objectives of the study session are to: Framing youth homelessness as a violation of human rights Understanding what trauma is, and the connection to experiences of...
DYPALL Network (Developing Youth Participation at Local Level)
Youth Democracy Academy
Brief description “Youth Democracy Academy” study session aims to equip 30 youth leaders/facilitators with knowledge and skills to implement the "Educate for democracy" programme. The programme is composed of training modules based on non-formal education methodology appealing to young people...
International Federation of Liberal Youth ( IFLRY)
The end of democracy? You(th) to the rescue!
Brief Description: The “The end of democracy? You(th) to the rescue!” study session engages 40 youth leaders, activists, and change-makers in an intensive training programme that tackles the challenges and opportunities facing democracy today. The program incorporates a mix of lectures,...
European Free Alliance Youth (EFAy), the Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organisation and its youth Section UNPOy
Bringing youth minorities together: Building Capacity to Work Together for a Better Future
Objectives: To increase knowledge around the principles underlying the UN Sustainable Development Goal 16 on justice, inclusive and peaceful societies and its interrelationship with other SDGs, in particular related to climate and the environment, and health; To build an understanding of the...
ternype – International Roma Youth Network and the European Roma Grassroots Organisations Network
Youth Ambassadors of the Decade against Antigypsyism
Aim: The aim of this study session is to raise awareness among young people about Human Rights and antigypsyism, to build capacity among them to take an active role in combating antigypsyism on local, national and internatioanl levels and to empower young activists to become Ambassadors for...
Youth Health Organisation
Mobilising Youth Towards Climate and Health Injustice
Aim: To empower the youth to take action and actively participate in decision making and policy processes at the local, national and international level towards climate change and health. Objectives: 1. To understand why addressing environmental health is essential in a holistic...
Youth Express Network and the European Confederation of Youth Clubs
Youth work for all: Defining social inclusion from policy to reality
Aim: The aim of the study session is to develop a deeper understanding of social inclusion and be able to advocate for social inclusion in youth work in participants’ own contexts. Objectives: To create space for sharing local realities of social inclusion in youth work and to promote...
No Hate Speech Network (NHSN)
Developing Digital Literacy and Responding to Hate Speech in the Age of AI
Aim The aim of the activity is to empower youth workers and youth activists’ digital literacy to understand and contribute towards shaping artificial intelligence awareness and policy recommendations. Objectives To contribute to the development of youth workers’ and youth activists’...
Human Rights Education Youth Network (HREYN)
Arts, Rights & Papers
Aim: The aim of this study session is to motivate participants in engaging with human rights advocacy for systemic changes that will offer opportunities for marginalised groups to actively participate in society, specifically undocumented youth. Objectives: To gather young people with...
Youth Social Rights Network and I-PARTICIPATE
T’ Inclusion transition into adulthood and inclusion of young refugees
Aim: The aim of the study session is to strengthen rights-based approach in youth work with young refugees, to promote strategies that will support the young refugees in being included to the host communities, to empower the participants by equipping them with the existing tools,...
Youth Peace Ambassadors Network ( YPAN)
With Whom did you Make Peace Today? – Building Networks as a Tool of Developing Sustainable Culture of Peace in Europe
Aim: The study session aims to support and empower young peacebuilders, members of the Youth Peace Ambassadors Network (YPAN) to increase their capacities as actors in the European peacebuilding field. Objectives: To explore design of needs assessment, impact and evaluation in...
ATD Fourth World
Thinking, Acting and Advocating Together - Final Session of the ATD European Youth Campaign 22-23
Aim: The aim of the study session is to ensure space for young delegates to build collective knowledge on the experience of poverty based on their own experiences and the experiences of their peers, in the intercultural environment and deliver the message to stakeholders in the field of...
European Coordination JECI-MIEC
Shaping our World across Generations: Understanding the Past to Create a Democratic and Sustainable Future
Aim: To support young people, representatives of JECI-MIEC member organisations, participate meaningfully in sustainable democratic processes and reinforce their faith in democracy Objectives: To reflect on the events of the past and present and critically analyse the possible implications...
Rural Youth Europe/MIJARC EUROPE
Respect and Resilience – Strengthening Communities in the Face of Adversity
Aim: The aim of the study session is to support rural youth clubs and rural youth organisations to build sustainable and resilient youth structures, to help them improve the lives of young people, with a focus on mental health. Objectives: To explore how youth participation relates to the...
Organising Bureau of European School Student Unions (OBESSU)
I have a say! - Ensuring democratic participation of youth by Voting@16
Aim: To improve the democratic participation of young people and school students through empowering them to advocate for access to rights and the right to vote more specifically. The methods used are drawn from non-formal education (peer learning, exchange, debates and other interactive forms...
Solidarity Action Day Movement in Europe (SAME)
Local activism for international dialogue and global impact – The Solidarity Action Day as means for youth to stand up for international solidarity
Aim: to promote the dialogue between young people across the whole European continent, strengthen their perception of solidarity and raise their awareness for cultural sensitivity by working on the concept of the Solidarity Action Day which, in addition to this, shall lead to deeper...
European Muslim Youth and Students Organisations (FEMYSO)
Debugging Artificial Intelligence
The study session “Debugging Artificial Intelligence” was organised by the Forum of European Muslim Youth and Students Organisations (FEMYSO) in cooperation with the Youth Department of the Directorate of Democratic Participation of the Council of Europe. The course took place in the European...
