Strasbourg, 19 October 2015

The European Youth Work Convention 2015 was one of the flagship initiatives of the Belgian Chairmanship of the Council of Europe (November 2014 - May 2015). It took place five years after the 1st Convention, organised in Ghent from 7 to 10 July 2010 in the framework of the Belgian EU Presidency. This 1st Convention resulted in the Declaration of Ghent and the Resolution of the EU Council of 18-19 November 2010 on Youth Work, a milestone for the recognition and support of youth work in Europe.

The Council of Europe Youth Department will ensure a follow-up to the declaration by drafting a Committee of Minister’s recommendation on “The contribution of youth work to education and inclusion of young people”.  

Check and download the complete Final Report.