Aim
To train young environmental defenders on how to utilise democracy, human rights and the rule of law to achieve their advocacy goals.
Objectives
- 1. To connect young environmental defenders across Europe and facilitate their interaction with institutions and policy-makers.
- 2. To equip young environmental defenders with knowledge of European human rights-based protection tools to help them address the threats they face.
- 3. To understand the importance of a strong rule of law for the protection of environmental defenders.
- 4. To empower youth to engage as environmental defenders through informed, democratic participation and awareness of their civic role.
About the organisation
The Youth and Environment Europe (YEE) focuses on youth participation, empowerment, non-formal education, and intersectionality. The YEE leads advocacy work for climate justice and support meaningful and inclusive youth participation in environmental fora. YEE also empowers young people through various activities and recognises the interconnectedness of environmental issues with social inequality and discrimination.
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