Youth Sector Priorities

Find below the funding priorities of the youth sector. The priorities for EYF funding are

Priority 1: Revitalising pluralistic democracy

Young people’s right to assemble and to freely form, join and be active in associations, expanding the space for youth organisations, and advancing young people’s participation in political processes, removing barriers to youth political participation.
Developing young people’s awareness about the impact of artificial intelligence and supporting youth participation in artificial intelligence and Internet governance processes.
Developing the capacity of youth organisations to facilitate participation of young people in decision-making processes at local level, with a focus on young people in rural areas, from minorities, or vulnerable groups.
Addressing the impact of the climate crisis and environmental degradation on young people and democracy; addressing the right of young people to benefit from a healthy environment.

Priority 2: Young people’s access to rights

Human rights education with and for young people.
Media literacy with children and young people.
Advocating for young people’s access to rights and actions for the implementation of the Committee of Ministers’ Recommendation CM/Rec(2016)7 on young people’s access to rights.
Advocating for the social rights of young people from disadvantaged neighbourhoods and the related Committee of Ministers’ Recommendation CM/Rec(2015)3 on this topic.

Priority 3: Living together in peaceful and inclusive societies

Combating all forms of discrimination, racism and exclusion, including structural forms, with a specific focus on
- Roma youth participation and combating antigypsyism.
- Social inclusion of young refugees and their transition to adulthood.
- Multiple discrimination and intersectionality (including gender equality, sexual orientation, gender identity and disability).
Opportunities for young people to engage in intercultural dialogue, peacebuilding and conflict transformation.
Opportunities for young people to promote peace by participating in co-operation with neighbouring and other world regions.
Enhancing the inclusion and participation of young people in rural communities.
Promoting access to quality services for mental health and well-being, as well as opportunities for personal development for young refugees and all young people in and from war zones, with particular focus on young people facing multiple forms of discrimination.

Priority 4: Youth work (includes 4 sub-priorities)

Advocating for youth work, including actions related to the Committee of Ministers’ Recommendation CM/Rec(2017)4 on youth work.
Promoting quality development and recognition of youth work and non-formal education and learning, as well as pursuing quality development in capacity-building activities.
Strengthening youth work in war zones and areas of conflict.