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Youth Voices Shaping the Future of Internet Governance at EuroDIG 2026
The European Dialogue on Internet Governance (EuroDIG) took place in Brussels on 26–27 May 2026. EuroDIG is an open, multi‑stakeholder platform for exchanging views on Internet governance, fostering dialogue and cooperation on Internet‑related public policy. The theme of EuroDIG 2026 was...
Quality Label coaching visit to wannseeFORUM Youth Centre, Berlin, Germany
On 27-28 May 2026, a coaching visit took place in wannseeFORUM Youth Centre in Berlin, Germany together with an expert from the Council of Europe Quality Label programme. The meeting, which involved the educational staff of wannseeFORUM Youth Centre, aimed to help the youth centre in developing...
EYF Digital Open desks in June
The EYF is continuing its Digital Open desks in June! If you have any questions on EYF’s support to youth organisations, or are seeking advice on specific topics such as reporting requirements or the operational roll-out of the EYF reform, feel free to drop in on Wednesdays in June (dates 3, 10,...
PACE Bureau highlights youth integration progress and outlines next steps
The Bureau of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) reaffirmed its commitment to youth participation at its May meeting in Monaco, following up on Resolution 2553 (2024), which calls for greater integration of young people's perspectives into the Assembly's work. ...
Launch of the resource webpage “Strengthening Democratic Resilience through Youth Engagement and Deliberative Democracy”
The Council of Europe Youth Department has launched a dedicated webpage for the materials resulting from the capacity-building and awareness-raising event series „Strengthening Democratic Resilience through Youth Engagement and Deliberative Democracy”. The collection currently includes the...
European Youth Centre Budapest Marks Europe Day with Human Rights Activities and Living Library
The European Youth Centre Budapest (EYCB) joined this year's Europe Day celebrations at Szabadság tér in the Hungarian capital, taking part in a day-long public event organised by the Representation of the European Commission in Hungary. The annual event commemorates Hungary's accession to the...
Study session “Mental Health & Well-Being without Borders”
Young people from across Europe gathered in Budapest from May 18–23 for “Mental Health & Well-Being without Borders,” a study session on mental health inequities organized by the Erasmus Student Network (ESN) in cooperation with the European Youth Centre Budapest. Over 30 ESN members explored...
Youth develop peacebuilding toolkit at Budapest study session
Young people from 11 European countries met between May 18–22 at the European Youth Centre in Budapest for the “Going further: rights and opportunities for all,” study session on human rights, social inclusion and peacebuilding organized by the Council of Europe Youth Department in partnership...
International Day Against Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Transphobia, Biphobia and Intersexphobia 2026: supporting LGBTQIA+ youth and inclusion
On 17 May, we mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Transphobia, Biphobia and Intersexphobia (IDAHOBIT). First celebrated in 2005, the day commemorates the World Health Organization’s historic decision in 1990 to remove homosexuality from the classification of mental...
Quality Label coaching visit to Stara Zagora Youth Centre, Bulgaria
On 11-12 May 2026, the Stara Zagora Youth Centre in Bulgaria hosted a 2-day coaching visit together with an expert from the Council of Europe Quality Label programme. Every member of the educational staff of the youth centre took part in the exchange, which aimed to develop the centre’s...
Ukraine’s youth is critical to democratic security and recovery, as reaffirmed by a Council of Europe stakeholders meetings in Kyiv
6 May 2026: Young people’s contribution to democracy, human rights and the rule of law must be acknowledged - a need that remains central in the context of the New Democratic Pact for Europe. The Framework Programme for Co-operation in the Field of Youth Policy 2026-2030 reaffirms Ukraine’s...
Through our eyes: Deaf youth countering conflict and xenophobia
The European Union of the Deaf Youth (EUDY), in cooperation with the Council of Europe, organised the study session “Through our eyes: Deaf youth countering conflict and xenophobia” at the European Youth Centre Budapest, from 3 to 9 May 2026. The study session brought together Deaf young people...
Moldova’s Young Leaders Enhance Human Rights Education with COMPASS Training
Twenty youth workers and leaders in the Republic of Moldova have completed an intensive human rights education course, using the Council of Europe’s COMPASS Manual for Human Rights Education with Young People. This training, held from 6 to 9 May 2026 in Chisinau, was organised by the Council of...
Deadline: 15 May 2026, 23:59 (CET)
Call for participants: Training seminar “Building resilience in young people: Youth work and non-formal education for mental well-being of young people affected by war”
The Youth Department of the Council of Europe, in cooperation with the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine, is organising a training seminar "Building resilience in young people: Youth work and non-formal education for mental well-being of young people affected by war" which will take place...
CCJ statement
CCJ statement on Europe Day
May 5th marks Europe Day in the Council of Europe as a commemoration of the 1949 signing of the Statute of the Council of Europe. This document laid the foundations for the political post-war reconstruction of our continent, to be built around a set of common values: human rights, democracy, and...
Europe Day – EYF supports young people and their initiatives in learning and exercising democracy every day!
In May we celebrate Europe Day! It all started in 1964 when the Council of Europe decided to officially mark 5 May as the founding day of the organisation, celebrating the signing of the Treaty of London on 5 May 1949. Shortly after, the European Union followed suit, marking 9 May to celebrate...
Turning 18 with Confidence: promising practices and resources to support young refugees and migrants in transition to adulthood
The Council of Europe Youth Department has launched a rich collection of Promising Practices and Additional Resources on a dedicated webpage to support Young Refugees in Transition to Adulthood and bring concrete demonstrations of ways to implement Recommendation CM/Rec(2019)4 on Supporting Young...
Stakeholders meeting on the implementation of the European Charter on the Participation of Young People in Local and Regional Life
From 28 to 30 April, close to 30 representatives of various stakeholders involved in providing follow-up to the adoption of the European Charter on the Participation of Young People in Local and Regional Life, as a recommendation to Council of Europe member states (2026) and as a resolution (516,...
Building Futures: Legal Pathways and Psychosocial Support for Young Refugees and Migrants in transition to adulthood
On 28-30 April the Council of Europe Youth Department in cooperation with the Council of Europe Division on Migration and Refugees (DMR), and the Platform for International Cooperation on Undocumented Migrants (PICUM) is holding a seminar on strengthening the implementation of Recommendation...
EYF Digital Open desks in May
The EYF is continuing its Digital Open desks in May ! Newly registered organisations are invited to join for any questions on EYF’s support to youth-led organisations, and grantee organisations are also welcome to connect if they seek advice on reporting requirements or the operational roll-out...
Study visit brings Moldovan youth sector representatives to Strasbourg
A study visit to the Council of Europe brought together 17 representatives from the Moldovan youth sector including youth policymakers, youth workers, civil society leaders and student representatives from the National Youth Agency, the Ministry of Education and Research, and the National Youth...
Building Democracy from the Ground Up: JEF Europe's Federalist Leadership Academy in Budapest
As democratic backsliding accelerates across Europe, the young federalists gathered in Budapest from 20 to 25 April for the Federalist Leadership Academy, organised by JEF Europe in cooperation with the Council of Europe Youth Department at the European Youth Centre Budapest. The week-long...
Mental Health for All: Awareness, Action, and Advocacy
In these uncertain times, mental health has become a critical topic worldwide. From April 20 to 24, young people from the JECI-MIEC Organisation (European Catholic Students Movement) gathered at the European Youth Centre Budapest to reflect on the challenges we face, including the causes and...
EYF Field visit to the long-term youth co-operation project of International Young Naturefriends
On 14 and 15 April 2026, the European Youth Foundation carried out a field visit to the first activity of the long-term youth cooperation project “Democracy re:boot - engage, defend, innovate!” organised by International Young Naturefriends in 2026. Through a series of three international...
Workshop on AI, young people and democratic resilience
A workshop on artificial intelligence, young people and democratic resilience took place at the European Youth Centre Strasbourg on 14-15 April 2026, bringing together 20 participants. The group included representatives of youth organisations, youth workers actively engaged in promoting AI...
Deadline for applications: 30 April 2026, 23:59 CET
Call for applications: Webinar on Deliberative Democracy and Youth Citizens' Assemblies
The Council of Europe, in partnership with DemNet Hungary, is organising a Webinar on Deliberative Democracy and Youth Citizens' Assemblies on 12 May 2026, between 10:00-12:30 (CET), online. The webinar is the next event of the capacity-building and awareness-raising programme “Strengthening...
Roma Youth Together Seminar 2026 – Celebration ✿ Pride ✿ Contribution
From 8 to 10 April, over 30 Roma youth leaders and youth workers from Roma and Travellers communities across Europe gathered in Strasbourg for the Roma Youth Together Seminar 2026. Launched at the occasion of International Roma Day on 8 April, the event centred around themes of celebration,...
International Roma Day 2026: advancing Roma youth participation and inclusion
On 8 April, we celebrate International Roma Day, marking the anniversary of the First World Romani Congress in 1971, a key moment for Roma self-determination and political organisation. Today is an occasion to celebrate the diversity, history and rich cultural heritage of Roma communities across...
Deadline to apply: 19 April 2026, 23:59 CET
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS - "Youth Innovating Democracy" Youth Event of the New Democratic Pact for Europe
The Council of Europe, in partnership with the European Youth Forum and within the framework of the Presidency of Monaco of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, is organising “Youth Innovating Democracy”, the Youth Event of the New Democratic Pact for Europe. The event will take...
EYF Field visit to the international one-off youth co-operation activity of the Don Bosco Youth-Net
On 31 March and 1 April 2026, the European Youth Foundation conducted a field visit to the one-off youth co-cooperation activity “Building Bridges - Youth Dialogue for Peace and Human Rights in Europe” organised by DBYN - Don Bosco Youth-Net. The training activity took place over five days, from...
Young, Informed & Involved: Strengthening Democratic Literacy and Media Participation
This week, the European Youth Centre Strasbourg is hosting the study session "Young, Informed & Involved: Strengthening Democratic Literacy and Media Participation". It brings together 39 young journalists, content creators, youth activists and media makers from over 20 countries - all committed...
EYF Digital Open Desks in April
As part of its advice and support for youth organisations the EYF will continue its Digital Open Desks in April 2026. Join us every Wednesday afternoon from 14:00 to 16:00 CET on Teams - the EYF team will be online to answer your questions about the open calls for proposals, project...
Help us update "Solutions Exist!" board game on youth participation
"Solutions Exist!" was developed in Ukraine in 2023–2024 in response to requests from national and local partners of the Council of Europe project "Youth for Democracy in Ukraine: Phase III", amid the Russian Federation's war of aggression against the country. The views of young people, as well...
Deadline to apply: 19 April 2026, 23:59 CET
Call for Participants: COMPASS Training in Human Rights Education 2026
The 2026 edition of THRE will be held between May and December. It will build on the experiences with human rights education of the past years and incorporate the conclusions and recommendations of the Roadmap for education for democratic citizenship and human rights education with young people...
First Meeting of the Joint Council on Youth in 2026!
On 24-25 March, the Joint Council on Youth came together for its first statutory meeting of the year with the new Advisory Council on Youth (CCJ) starting into its mandate of 2026-2027. The meeting brought around 100 representatives of governmental and non-governmental organisations, national and...
From Commitment to Implementation: Making Social Rights Real for Young People
Young people across Europe face significant barriers to accessing their social rights, including unpaid internships, low wages, and inadequate protection in certain jobs. These challenges are intensified by broader socio-economic inequalities and discrimination, which disproportionately affect...
Deadline to register: 5 April 2026, 23:59 CET
CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS: Seminar "Building Futures: Legal Pathways and Psychosocial Support for Young Refugees and Migrants in transition to adulthood"
Seminar on strengthening the implementation of Recommendation CM/Rec(2019)4 on Supporting Young Refugees in Transition to Adulthood The seminar "Building Futures: Legal Pathways and Psychosocial Support for Young Refugees and Migrants in transition to adulthood" to be held in Strasbourg on...
Equal Access Fund – supporting inclusion and accessibility in EYF-funded projects
Following the adoption of the Operational Regulations of the European Youth Foundation by the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, the EYF created an Equal Access Fund to enhance the participation of young people with disabilities in youth projects. Youth organisations with an awarded...
Roundtable “Youth Perspectives in Action: A New Chapter for Youth Research in Europe” takes place in Strasbourg
A roundtable entitled “Youth Perspectives in Action: A New Chapter for Youth Research in Europe” brought together representatives of the European Union, the Republic of Moldova and youth research experts to discuss emerging challenges and the need to open a new chapter for youth research in...
Seminar on the role of National Youth Councils in strengthening democracy held in Strasbourg
Representatives of national youth councils from member States of the Council of Europe met in Strasbourg from 10 to 12 March to contribute to the New Democratic Pact for Europe consultation phase. The seminar was organised by the Youth Department of the Council of Europe and the European Youth...
Nordic Change Makers: Empowering Youth to Build a Hate-Free Future
From 9 to 13 March, the European Youth Centre Strasbourg hosted the “Nordic Change Makers: Crafting a Hate-Free Future” study session. It gathered young activists from Nordic countries, committed to combatting hate speech and fostering inclusive communities. Organised in partnership with the No...
Stronger partnerships with international youth organisations: the EYF Learning and networking days
The European Youth Foundation (EYF), in co-operation with the European Youth Forum (YFJ), organised the EYF learning and networking days for international youth organisations in Brussels. The event brought together 36 representatives from international youth organisations and networks. The EYF...
Art as Resistance - Empowering Romani Voices
The study session "Art as Resistance - Empowering Romani Voices" was held at the European Youth Centre in Budapest between 9 and 13 March. It was organised by ternYpe International Roma Youth Network, Phiren Amenca International Network, and the Council of Europe Youth Department. The study...
Adopted! The European Charter on the Participation of Young People in Local and Regional Life
The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe adopted the new text of the European Charter on the Participation of Young People in Local and Regional Life calling upon member States of the Council of Europe to create and support youth participation structures and policies that enable young...
Grants: Supporting Youth Work Access Initiatives for Young People in Ukraine
The Council of Europe project "Youth for Democracy in Ukraine: Phase IV", implemented by the Council of Europe within the framework of the Council of Europe Action Plan for Ukraine for 2023-2026 "Resilience, Recovery and Reconstruction", announces a call for grant proposals.
From Scroll to Action: Rural Youth Leaders Strengthen Media Literacy for Democratic Participation
Thirty young people and youth leaders active in rural youth organisations from across Europe came together in Budapest for the study session “From Scroll to Action: Media Literacy for Rural Youth Empowerment” between 9 and 13 March. Co-organised by the Rural Youth Europe and the Council of Europe...
Deadline to apply: 15 April 2026 23:59 CET
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS - Activities in co-operation with the European Youth Centres in 2027 (1st semester)
The Youth Department of the Council of Europe invites non-governmental youth organisations, networks and other non-governmental structures involved in areas of youth work relevant to the Council of Europe's youth policy to submit applications for activities to be held in co-operation with the...
Vacancy notice - Facility Management Assistant - European Youth Centre Budapest
The European Youth Centre Budapest of the Council of Europe Youth Department (Directorate General of Democracy and Human Dignity) - is looking for qualified applicants to fill the position of Facility Management Assistant . If you are a committed professional with strong organisational and...
International Women’s Day 2026: Youth organisations advancing gender equality
On 8 March we celebrate International Women’s Day: a day to recognise the social, cultural and political contributions of women around the world. It is also a moment to call for continued action against gender inequality, raise awareness on discrimination, and mobilise for a more equal and...
CCJ statement
CCJ statement on International Women's Day
Every year on March 8th, millions of people globally celebrate the achievements in the struggle against social, economic, cultural and political inequality faced by women, while engaging in critical assessment of remaining shortcomings and barriers inhibiting action towards a more equitable...
The Marienthal Statement on Quality Youth Spaces is now available in ten languages!
The Marienthal Statement on Quality Youth Spaces is now available in Bulgarian, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, Hungarian, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovenian and Ukrainian on our website. The Marienthal Statement emerged from the 16th European Platform of Youth Centres, which was co-organised by...
New call for proposals for international long-term youth co-operation projects now accepting submissions !
Following the new changes brought on by the Operational Regulations of the EYF (in force since 24 December 2025), we are happy to announce the launching of the second call for proposals: for international long-term youth projects starting in 2027 The details of the calls, including the specific...
New call for proposals for international one-off youth co-operation activities now open !
Following the new changes brought on by the Operational Regulations of the EYF (in force since 24 December 2025), we are happy to announce the launching of the first call for proposals: for international one-off youth co-operation activities taking place in 2027 The details of the calls,...
European Rural Youth Forward Conference 2026: From Vision to Action in Rural Youth Participation
More than 100 rural youth leaders, representatives of youth-led and young farmers’ organisations, and Spanish and European policy-makers gathered between 25 and 28 February in Infiesto, Asturias, for the European Rural Youth Forward Conference 2026, “From Vision to Action” Organised by Rural...
Human rights education in the focus of participatory youth policy in Ukraine
Twenty-three trainers from 20 regional centres for advanced training and higher education institutions for civil servants and local self-government officials, representing 13 regions of Ukraine, learned more about human rights within "Participatory Youth Policy" training course. The participants...
CCJ statement
CCJ statement on solidarity with Ukraine on the Four‑Year Anniversary of Russia’s Full‑Scale Invasion
Today, February 24, 2026, marks a sombre moment for all who believe in and care about peace, democracy and human rights. Today, we mark four years since the Russian Federation launched its unprovoked and unlawful full‑scale invasion of Ukraine, following the illegal annexation and occupation of...
Workshop on Holocaust remembrance with young people held in Chisinau
Learning from the mistakes of the past and the promise of 'never again' are built into the foundation of the Council of Europe, founded after the Second World War. Throughout the life of the Council of Europe, youth organisations and young people have played a crucial role in safeguarding the...
Tromsø opens its year as European Youth Capital 2026!
The city of Tromsø has officially launched its year as European Youth Capital 2026, marking the beginning of an ambitious programme dedicated to youth empowerment, participation and innovation under the motto “True North.” Located above the Arctic Circle, Tromsø will use its unique position to...
Reclaiming Voices, Shaping Change: Youth at the Frontline of Digital Advocacy
The study session “Reclaiming the Narratives: Empowering Marginalised Youth through Digital Advocacy” took place at the European Youth Centre in Strasbourg from 16 to 20 February 2026. The activity was organised within the Youth for Democracy programme in co-operation with the Unrepresented...
“SLIDE - Student Leadership Initiatives for Democratic Engagement” study session at the European Youth Centre Strasbourg
Held at the European Youth Centre Strasbourg from 16-20 February, the activity brought together 20 young people from different students’ organisations and representatives from local, national and international level, motivated to promote fundamental values in higher education and strengthen...
Youth at the Heart of Peacebuilding: Training of Trainers for Inclusive Dialogue and Community Resilience
The study session “Youth at the Heart of Peacebuilding: Training of Trainers for Inclusive Dialogue and Community Resilience” was held at the European Youth Centre in Budapest between 9 and 14 February. Hosted by the Youth Peace Ambassadors Network (YPAN) in collaboration with the member...
PRE-REGISTRATION OPEN: EYF learning and networking days
On 11-12 March 2026, the European Youth Foundation (EYF), in co-operation with the European Youth Forum, is organising an in-person learning and networking days with international youth organisations in Brussels, Belgium. This meeting will focus both on reinforcing the partnership with the youth...
Youth Work: (Re)discover our flagship tool – The Council of Europe’s Youth Work Portfolio
Youth work plays a crucial role in supporting, including, and empowering young people across Europe. To support and recognise everyone who is committed to working with and for young people on a daily basis, the Council of Europe has developed the Youth Work Portfolio, a key tool for assessing and...
German Youth Organisations Discover European Youth Centre Strasbourg
On 13 February, a group of young people part of the German youth organisations Solijugend, Wanderjugend and Schreberjugend visited the European Youth Centre Strasbourg, as part of their tour of European institutions in Strasbourg. At the European Youth Centre, they had an opportunity to explore...
Advancing planetary health and youth participation: study session held in Budapest
The Council of Europe Youth Department, in co-operation with the Youth Health Organization, has organised a dynamic study session titled “Exploring Planetary Health: Climate, Rights, and Participation.” Held at the European Youth Centre Budapest from 9 - 14 February, the event brought together 26...
Youth organisations and networks are better prepared to organise quality international youth co-operation activities
The Council of Europe Youth Department is organising the "Quality Essentials of International Youth Activities" training course for organisers and facilitators of study sessions and international youth initiatives. The course is taking place from 4–9 February 2026 at the European Youth Centre in...
Join the EYF Digital Open Desks every Wednesday this March!
As part of its advice and support for youth organisations, the EYF is continuing the Digital Open Desks in March 2026! Join us every Wednesday afternoon from 14:00 to 16:00 CET on Teams - the EYF team will be online to answer your questions about the open calls for proposals, project...
New Advisory Council on Youth ready to start its 2026-2027 mandate
The members of the new Advisory Council on Youth for the 2026-2027 mandate met at the European Youth Centre Strasbourg from 31 January to 2 February 2026 for their induction course. Meeting each other in person for the first time, the Advisory Council on Youth worked on common and emerging...
European Youth Centre Strasbourg hosts the President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe
On 30 January, the European Youth Centre in Strasbourg hosted Petra Bayr (Austria, SOC), the newly elected President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) for a meeting with the members of the Joint Council on Youth Joint Bureaux. The co-chairs, Liliya Elenkova (Chair of...
On the occasion of the International Roma day
Call for participants: Roma Youth Together 2026
The seminar Roma Youth Together 2026 will bring together young people who are youth leaders and/or youth workers in Roma and Travellers communities and organisations across Europe. The seminar will be part of the OPRE! Roma Month: Celebrating Roma History, Language and Culture. As in previous...
The Guide to the grants of the European Youth Foundation is now published
With the new operational regulations now in place, the EYF is changing the way it communicates about its grants, starting with a revision of its website. Curious about how the EYF grants will look in 2026? Interested in getting support for international youth co-operation and other youth...
Quality Label Exploratory Visit to Schüler Helfer Leben, Vila Braun and Brčko Youth Centre, Bosnia and Herzegovina
A Quality Label exploratory visit took place to Bosnia and Herzegovina between 20 and 22 January 2026. The mission encompassed a visit to Vila Braun Youth Centre in Sarajevo (municipal and cantonal youth centre), Schüler Helfen Leben (SHL) Youth House in Sarajevo (non- governmental youth...
Call to Contribute: Survey on Young People’s Access to Social Rights
The Youth Department of the Council of Europe is currently carrying out the Second Review of the Enter! Recommendation (CM/Rec(2015)3) on the access of young people from disadvantaged neighbourhoods to social rights. As part of this process, organisations working with and for young people are...
Strong and resilient international youth organisations = stronger democracies across the continent
The Youth Department organised a consultative meeting on Strength and Resilience of International Youth Organisations that took place in Budapest between 21-23 January 2026. The activity brought together 30 participants, representatives of international youth organisations, representatives of the...
The second collection of youth work experience in time of war published
During a series of workshops in the summer of 2025, people who work with young people in Ukraine got together to discuss their experiences, create their own stories, and rethink their personal contributions to youth work. Each meeting dealt with a specific topic, which resulted in the collection...
Further advancing Roma Youth Participation in Europe
The European Youth Centre in Strasbourg hosted the Coordination and Support Group meeting dedicated to advancing Roma youth participation in Europe on 20-21 January 2026. The event was organised by the Council of Europe’s Youth Department in co-operation with the Roma and Travellers Division and...
Vacancy notice - Head Receptionist - European Youth Centre Budapest
The European Youth Centre Budapest of the Council of Europe Youth Department (Directorate General of Democracy and Human Dignity) - is looking for qualified applicants to fill the position of Head Receptionist . If you are a committed professional with strong social and administrative...
Supporting youth participation and human rights education with young people in the Republic of Moldova
In today's global context, with many competing priorities, it is essential to provide ways and incentives for young people to meaningfully engage with human rights issues. It is necessary to deliver durable solutions for young people, beyond rigid project cycles, particularly those outside the...
Discussing the integration of youth perspectives into Democracy Week: The Kristiansand municipality delegation visits the European Youth Centre Strasbourg
The Youth Department welcomed a delegation from Kristiansand, led by Mathias Bernander, Mayor of the Municipality of Kristiansand, along with the Chair of the Board and members of the team responsible for Democracy Week and the Europe Conference. Building upon the successful co-operation...
European Youth Foundation grants awarded for 2026
In 2026, 91 grants have been awarded by the European Youth Foundation for youth initiatives implemented by national, international and regional networks of youth organisations. All of them contribute to one or more of the four thematic priorities of the Council of Europe youth sector. Out of...
Monitoring visit to the international activity “PIL EQ Evaluation Seminar” of the JM International
On 11 and 12 December 2025, the European Youth Foundation conducted a monitoring visit to the third international activity “PIL EQ Evaluation Seminar,” organised by Jeunesse Musicale International (JMI) as part of its 2025 annual work plan “PIL!EQ.” The training activity took place over four...
International Human Rights Day: Youth Leading the Change
Every year on 10 December, we celebrate the International Human Rights Day. This date marks the anniversary of when the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights back in 1948, a groundbreaking document that outlined the fundamental rights and freedoms...
Over 200 voices – one mission: Unleashing Human Rights: education for, with and by young people
The Human Rights Education Forum: Unleashing Human Rights is taking place in Budapest this week, bringing together participants from around the world to exchange ideas, share experiences, and strengthen their work for the years ahead. Held from 9 to 11 December at the European Youth Centre, this...
Compass National and Regional Training Courses 2026 - Call for Partnerships
In view of the upcoming Forum ‘Unleashing Human Rights’, dedicated to promoting universal human rights education for, with and by young people, which will be held from 9 to 11 December 2025 at the European Youth Centre in Budapest, and International Human Rights Day, the Council of Europe Youth...
Democracy in Action : Youth Work Matters ! International conference contributing to the New Democratic Pact for Europe
As democratic backsliding accelerates across Europe and globally, youth workers, policy makers and researchers met in Strasbourg from 3 to 5 December to strengthen democracy, its young defender and activists. The international conference “Democracy in Action : Youth Work Matters!” was organised...
CCJ statement
16 days of activism against gender-based violence
The annual campaign 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence takes place between 25 November and 10 December. This year’s theme, “There is #NoExcuse for Online Abuse”, underlines the urgent need to address the dangers of digital spaces, which have become a minefield of harassment,...
Tales of the Brave: an exhibition of youth projects travels to Lviv
The exhibition “Tales of the Brave” that showcases the resilience and creativity of young people of Ukraine through personal and vivid stories, has travelled from Strasbourg to Lviv, Ukraine – the European Youth Capital 2025. Between 28 and 30 November, representatives of the youth sector from...
Round table on youth policy and youth work in Ukraine's resilience and reconstruction
Freedom for Ukraine is freedom for the whole of Europe. Young people's contributions to safeguarding democracy, the rule of law, and human rights need to be acknowledged in decision-making. It is essential to support the reintegration of young people affected by war into Ukrainian society,...
New Framework cooperation programme: supporting resilience and recovery through youth policy
Supporting Ukraine's youth sector during war and post-war recovery period
The Council of Europe and the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine have signed a five-year Framework Programme for cooperation in the field of youth policy (2026-30). The programme builds upon the achievements of previous cooperation cycles and reaffirms the priority given to support for...
Youth for Democracy in Ukraine: A Team Has Been Trained to Multiply the Council of Europe’s Approaches
22 young people have created a new team to multiply the approaches of the Council of Europe in the youth sector in Ukraine, implement a youth perspective and strengthen the participation of young people in decision-making processes at local, regional and national levels in the war and post-war...
Advisory Council highlights the need for rights-based responses to online addictions at the Pompidou Group Ministerial Conference
Young people’s perspectives were prominently featured at the 19th Ministerial Conference of the Pompidou Group, held on 27–28 November 2025 at the Council of Europe headquarters in Strasbourg. The event brought together ministers, senior officials, experts and civil society representatives to...
Bringing human rights education closer to children: Compasito website is now live!
The new website of Compasito, the Council of Europe's manual on human rights education for children, is now online! Modelled on Compass, the manual for human rights education with young people, Compasito and its activities are designed for children aged 5 to 13. It aims to develop in children...
Vacancy notice - Financial Support Assistant - European Youth Centre Budapest
The European Youth Centre Budapest of the Council of Europe Youth Department (Directorate General of Democracy and Human Dignity) - is looking for qualified applicants to fill the position of Financial Support Assistant . If you are a committed professional in the field of financial...
Exchange of views with representatives of civil society on the topic of “youth and culture” in Strasbourg
The Rapporteur Group on Education, Culture, Sport, Youth and Environment (GR-C) of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe held on 27 November 2025 an exchange of views with representatives of civil society on the topic of “youth and culture” and their contribution to the development...
Study session strengthening advocacy and participation in local youth councils
Between 23 and 29 November, 25 young people aged 16 to 25 from 21 countries across Europe and beyond gathered for the study session “Local Youth Councils as Advocates for Democracy”. The event was organised by DYPALL Network in collaboration with the Youth Department of the Council of Europe at...
Study session to empower young Roma women at the European Youth Centre Budapest
The European Youth Centre Budapest is hosting the study session “Empowering Young Roma Women” from 24 to 28 November 2025, organised in co-operation with Human Rights in Action (EN-HRA). The event brings together young people and youth organisations working to advance the rights and inclusion of...
Study visit to Belgium to youth centres with the Quality Label of the Council of Europe
On 23 November 2025, a week-long study visit to the Hanenbos, Destelheide, and De Hoge Rielen youth centers in Belgium, which have the Quality Label of the Council of Europe, began. The visit is organised jointly by ADJ (Flemish Non-Profit Association), the NGO «Kremenchuk...
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls - Young people enhancing gender equality
The UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, marked every year on 25 November, aims to raise public awareness around the issue as well as increase both policymaking and resources dedicated to ending violence against women and girls worldwide. Youth organisations have...
Youth perspectives at the Steering Committee for Human Rights in the Fields of Biomedicine and Health
At the 10th Council of Europe Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth in Valletta on 8–9 October, the ministers agreed on a Reference Framework on a Youth Perspective to support the more active engagement of young people in the Council of Europe's intergovernmental work, deliberations, and...
Joint Council on Youth puts Youth Perspectives in Action!
Following on to the 10th Council of Europe Conference of Ministers responsible for Youth held in Malta on 08-09 October 2025, the Joint Council on Youth met in Strasbourg on 18-19 November to set the Council of Europe on course for a new impetus on youth and the integration of youth perspectives...
