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Statement of the Advisory Council on Youth (CCJ) on International Roma Day
On 8 April, the Council of Europe's Advisory Council on Youth is celebrating International Roma Day. This year marks a significant milestone, the 53rd anniversary of the First World Romani Congress held near London in 1971, a testament to the spirit of Roma empowerment. International Roma Day is...
Statement of the Advisory Council on Youth regarding the permanent closure of the British Youth Council
With deep regret, the Advisory Council on Youth (CCJ) received the announcement of the British Youth Council’s (BYC) intention to close after more than 75 years of empowerment and representation of young people in the United Kingdom and contributing to the European youth sector through...
Statement of the Advisory Council on Youth
Statement of the Advisory Council on Youth on the Council of Europe Gender Equality Strategy 2024-2029
The Advisory Council on Youth warmly welcomes the adoption of the new Gender Equality Strategy for 2024-2029 by the Committee of Ministers. Approved two days preceding International Women’s Day, this is the Council of Europe’s third and latest Gender Equality Strategy and a crucial milestone in...
Statement of the Advisory Council on Youth on International Women’s Day
The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day is “Inspire Inclusion” to celebrate the diversity and empowerment of women and girls in all areas of life. While this day recognizes women’s unique achievements and contributions to the political, economic, social, and cultural spheres of...
Think Rural Youth ! The preparatory work of a recommendation of the Committee of Ministers to put rural youth on the agenda of member states continues
On 14-15 February, the group responsible for preparing a Committee of Ministers recommendation on Rural Youth met in an enlarged format in Strasbourg. This group includes members from the youth statutory bodies - namely the European Steering Committee for Youth and the Advisory Council on Youth –...