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The seminar "Youth against Violence" brought together young people from all over Europe, who are ready to stand up to violence, to support the victims of violence and to develop strategies and projects to counteract violence. They are active in their local neighbourhoods, in schools, in youth clubs, in local associations and initiatives and within their peer-groups. Most importantly, they are courageous and pragmatic, and they are not afraid to look closely at the dark sides of society and to initiate change within their social environments. This work is rarely without inconvenience, risk and danger, and it often involves long-term commitment. English
The Council of Europe and Youth
Thirty years of experience (2002)
The Council of Europe has pioneered European youth policy. On the one hand, the need to provide young people with a really creative place for participation in society was recognised and on the other, there was an awareness that the new stages in the building of Europe required not only governments but society at large to participate. From the outset, participation has been central to the Council's youth policy: "working for and with young people".
This report has endeavoured to draw out both the strategic issues and the operational challenges for effective youth policy. Based on both the national and international reports arising from seven countries accross Europe (Finland, Netherlands, Sweden, Spain, Romania, Estonia, Luxembourg), it has sought to highlight both common themes and significant differences in thinking and approach.
The social situation of young people in Europe (2002)
This report is an overview of the social situation of young people in Europe. It includes all states parties to the European Cultural Convention, and thus takes a global view. Key themes are education, training and employement, family life and living arrangements, and social and political participation. English French
Can youth make a difference?
Youth policy facing diversity and change (2002)
This book explores the current variety of youth life-styles and elaborates on their implications for youth policy and youth work. For example, how should youth policies respond to the increasing heterogeneity of youth cultures and sub-cultures? How are current models of youth participation to be developed? And how should policies reflect young people's interest in their artistic, cultural and cyber world? English version
2003
Youth work with boys and young men
as a means of preventing violence in everyday life
Young men and boys are increasingly exposed to violent situations in their daily lives, as a result of peer-group competitiveness and society's views of success, which are based solely on physical and economic considerations. Combating violence against girls and young women is already one of the most pressing human rights issues across Europe. However, while young boys and men frequently figure as actual or potential perpetrators of violence, their roles as victims or advocates of non-violence is often neglected. Measures to combat violence have to be gender specific and involve both sexes in order to be effective.
Violence is arguably the most common form of violation of human rights, affecting probably all human beings, directly or indirectly. Young people are as exposed to violence as the rest of society, but are more vulnerable to it and its consequences. The need to associate young people with the promotion of a culture of human rights and a non-violent society is at the root of the Human Rights Education Youth Programme. In this report the author analyses the issues related to youth and violence as raised at the Symposium, and presents the recommendations produced.
Youth Policy Recommendations - edited by Gavan Titley
Violence is a serious issue in the lives of many young people, and various types of violence inflict crushing damage on their well-being, integrity and life possibilities. In Europe today, many young people are active in placing violence prevention at the heart of human rights advocacy. This brochure discusses and presents policy recommendations that can support the work of young people, public authorities and non-governmental organisations in violence prevention and in dealing with the consequences of violence and they emphasise the key role that young people can and do play as protagonists of violence prevention.
An evaluation and impact study of the Long term training course ''Participation and Citizenship on empowerment of minority youth leaders'' that run for five years between 1997 and 2001. During these five years, the Directorate of Youth and Sport of the Council of Europe has carried out a long-term training course with the aim to empower minority youth leaders and enhance their participation at local and national level.This is a summary of the evaluation of the course and of the impact achieved on participants, the minority young people and the communities in which they were active.
How to learn from violence in everyday life?In this publication, researchers from widely differing backgrounds analyse the root causes of violence from different perspectives and attempt to discover precisely how violence plays a role in the lives of young people, whether they be victims or perpetrators. The articles collected here are contributions to a seminar organised in the context of the Council of Europe's integrated project "Responses to violence in everyday live in a democratic society". English-French bilingual version
DOmino
A manual to use peer group education as a means to fight racism, xenophobia, anti-Semitism, and intolerance, 3rd edition (2005)
DOmino tries to give some assistance to those working or planning to work with young people on peer group education projects. The different sections of DOmino contain some theoretical background on peer group education as well as different project descriptions, methods, quotes and stories from young people. DOmino is the result of different youth work practices in several European countries, both in the formal and informal educational sector. English French
The Council of Europe organised the “Young Active Citizens” Award in order to promote participation by young people in society, especially at local and regional level. Its objectives were to encourage participation and democratic citizenship; to promote innovatory initiatives; to develop new partnerships; to increase cooperation with other Council of Europe sectors; and to give the youth sector a higher profile. In 2005, the European Year of Citizenship through Education, the Award seeked in particular to generate a more profound sense of citizenship among young people, to create a feeling of belonging to a democratic society and to stimulate a commitment to that society. EnglishFrench
The Region I love - Voices of young people from the Balkans
Youth and intercultural learning in the Balkans
This publication is for all of those people who live and work in the Region, and who are interested in the Balkans, whether they be youth leaders, or representatives of public authorities or institutions. This booklet aims to be a tool to contribute to a better understanding within the Region, of the Region, for all youth leaders, youth workers who would like to further develop activities in the Balkans. It is one tool among many for all those people who think of the Balkans as “a Region they love”, a sentiment shared by all of the authors, and, we hope, by all who read it. English
Islamophobia and its consequences on Young People
Seminar report by Ingrid Ramberg
Islamophobia can be defined as the fear of or prejudiced viewpoint towards Islam, Muslims and matters pertaining to them. Whether it takes the shape of daily forms of racism and discrimination or more violent forms, Islamophobia is a violation of human rights and a threat to social cohesion. Young people are of course not immune to this. At this seminar (2004), Islamophobia was discussed within the wider context of racism and discrimination in Europe, in new and old forms. The report provides a documentation of the presentations, workshops and debates and includes a series of policy recommendations aimed at preventing Islamophobia and fostering intercultural respect and co-operation.
Europe, Youth and Globalisation. An anthology (2005)
This publication brings together the contents of the discussions which took place during a large-scale youth event in Strasbourg in 2004 on the themes of Europe, youth and globalisation under the slogan "How big is your world?", which brought together nearly 400 young people, experts, personalities and policy makers from all over the world. Whether in large-panel discussions or small-scale working groups, the participants of the event reaffirmed the importance of young people taking an active role in the struggle to humanise global processes and to become empowered actors of a more equitable and just process of globalisation.
The living Library Organiser's Guide (2005 and 2011)
The Books in the Living Library are people representing groups frequently confronted with prejudices and stereotypes, and who are often victims of discrimination or social exclusion. In this library, Books cannot only speak, but they are able to reply to the readers' questions, and the Books can even ask questions and learn themselves. The Living Library methodology is part of the Council of Europe's youth programme on human rights education.
A decade of the European Youth Centre Budapest (2006)
This book contains the contributions of numerous Europeans. All of them have at least one thing in common: in their political or professional functions, in their work or in their voluntary commitment to civil society, present or past, they have come into contact with the European Youth Centre Budapest of the Council of Europe. Their individual memories, wishes and experiences present the numerous parts of a complex puzzle, which together give a colourful and vivid picture of what made and makes the European Youth Centre Budapest.
The development of a European framework for youth policy is an initiative of the European Steering Committee for Youth (CDEJ), the intergovernmental body of the Council of Europe’s youth sector. It aims to provide policy makers in the 48 States Parties to the European Cultural Convention of the Council of Europe with guidelines for the formulation and implementation of their youth policy. This framework has been prepared by Mr Siurala, then Director of Youth in the City of Helsinki (Finland) and former Director of Youth and Sport in the Council of Europe, on the basis of the results of the work carried out by a group of experts designated by the CDEJ. EnglishFrench
Committed to making a difference
Racism, antisemitism, xenophobia, and intolerance and their impact on young people in Europe
In October 2005, the European Youth Centres in Budapest and Strasbourg organised a symposium under the headline ''all different-all equal'' to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the European Youth Campaign against racism, antisemitism, xenophobia and intolerance by marking its continuation and restart. English
2007
National youth policy review of the Slovak Republic
Interreligious and intercultural dialogue in youth work
Symposium report
Intercultural dialogue is one of the key missions of the Council of Europe, along with fostering democracy, human rights and the rule of law.Young people are crucial actors in that process. The Symposium focused on the problems young people across Europe face in relation to cultural and religious diversity. The participants exchanged good practice in youth work and agreed on a Declaration that sets out the main purpose and objectives in intercultural interreligious from a youth perspective. The event was part of the ‘All Different – All Equal’ European youth campaign for Diversity, Human Rights and Participation, run by the Council of Europe in 2006-2007. English
Gender Matters (first edition)
A manual on addressing gender-based violence affecting young people (2007)
Gender Matters is a manual aimed to assist educators' and youth leaders' work on issues of gender and gender-based violence with young people. This publication presents theoretical information, methods, and resources for education and training activities, along with concrete exercises that users can put into practice in their daily work. Gender-based violence, including violence against women, remains a key human rights challenge in contemporary Europe and in the world.
European Portfolio for youth leaders and youth workers
The portfolio: an instrument that aims to help increase the recognition of non-formal education and learning and youth work
The European Portfolio for youth leaders and youth workers is an initiative of the Council of Europe in cooperation with experts and partners such as the European Commision and the European Youth Forum. It provides youth leaders and youth workers in Europe, volunteers or professionals, with a tool which can help them identify, assess and describe their competencies based on European quality standards.
The Diversity Youth Forum was organised at the European Youth Centre in Budapest from 24 to 29 October 2006, within the framework of the 'All Different - All Equal' European youth Campaign for Diversity, Human Rights and Participation. English
2008
National youth policy review of Latvia
International review of national youth policy
This international review of the national youth policy in Latvia aims to fulfil three distinct objectives: 1. to advise on national youth policy; 2. to identify components which might combine to form a harmonised approach to youth policy across Europe; and 3. to contribute to a learning process in relation to the development and implementation of youth policy. This report goes from the historical background through to the present day and includes information gathered by the international review team as well as its analyses and recommendations concerning the development, perspectives and challenges for the future of youth policy in Latvia. English
National youth policy review of Hungary
International review of national youth policy
This international review of Hungarian national youth policy aims to fulfil three distinct objectives: 1. to advise on national youth policy; 2. to identify components which might combine to form a harmonised approach to youth policy across Europe; and 3. to contribute to a learning process in relation to the development and implementation of youth policy. This review benefits from ten years of experience and contributes to the European exchange of information on youth policies. This report includes information gathered by the international review team as well as its analyses and recommendations concerning the development, perspectives and challenges for the future of youth policy in Hungary. English
Supporting young people in Europe
Lessons from the ‘second seven’ Council of Europe international reviews of national youth policy - volume 2
Vol. 2 develops the framework that was initially established based on reviews of national youth policy conducted between 1997-2001. Moreover, it further refines the process by which international reviews are carried out, in order to improve the experience of participating in review teams and the quality of the international reports. English versionFrench version
Raising young refugees’ voices in Europe and beyond
Seminar report edited by Nadine Lyamouri-Bajja
Young refugees and asylum seekers represent a group of displaced youth with specific needs and assets. This report conveys the main points of a training seminar that brought together young forcibly displaced persons and other young people working in their favour. The participants in the seminar believe that all young people need to participate in building Europe, that social cohesion implies the inclusion of marginalised, minority youth and that nobody can talk about young refugees' needs better than themselves. English
Intercultural Learning in European Youth Work: Which Ways Forward?
Seminar report by Ingrid Ramberg, including:
The Role of Intercultural Learning in European Youth Work. Ten theses - Yesterday and Today, by Hendrik Otten; 'Plastic Political and Contingent': Culture and Intercultural Learning in Directorate of Youth and Sport Activities, by Gavan Titley. EnglishFrench
All different - All equal: Cookbook
From starters to desserts, you will find a selection of the 365 projects promoting peace, understanding and co-operation, undertaken as part of the Council of Europe Youth Campaign for Diversity, Human Rights, and Participation during 2006 and 2007. The book provides information on how the projects were designed. You are also invited to discover various "spices" – that is, creative methods and innovative approaches used during the activities. English
Eggs in a pan
Youth work: Speeches, Writings and Reflections by Peter Lauritzen (2008)
"Eggs in a pan" is an exceptional journey through several decades of social and political development in Europe, as seen through the eyes of Peter Lauritzen, a sensitive communicator, and well-informed analyst. In this collection of his written production, he reflects on a wide range of themes relevant to youth policy, youth work, and youth research. This collection of Peter Lauritzen's work brings together writings, interviews, and speeches from all stages of his professional career as an international civil servant at the Council of Europe, as well as from his activity in the youth and adult education fields from before he joined the institution in 1972. English
Compasito
Manual on human rights education for children (2008)
Compasito is a starting point for educators, teachers and trainers who are ready to deal with human rights education with children of 7-13 years. The book familiarises the reader with the key concepts of human rights and children's rights and provides substantial theoretical background to 13 key human rights issues, such as democracy, citizenship, gender equality, environment, media, poverty, and violence.
A campaign guide about education and learning for change in Diversity, Human Rights and Participation
This guide has been produced under the Council of Europe's Youth Campaign for Diversity, Human Rights, and Participation "All Different - All Equal". The campaign provides an essential stimulus for common action to promote diversity, participation, and human rights. It seeks to bring attention both to the issues themselves and the methods used to address them. It is intended to support campaigners, activists and educators to advocate and educate to reach these goals. The guide builds on the approaches and methodologies of Compass - the manual on human rights education for young people.
This international review of national youth policy in Armenia aims to fulfil three distinct objectives: 1. to advise on national youth policy; 2. to identify components which might combine to form a harmonised approach to “youth policy” across Europe; and 3. to contribute to a learning process in relation to the development and implementation of youth policy. This review proved especially challenging, as Armenia is the first CIS country to seek such a youth policy review. This report presents information collected by the international review team, along with its analyses and recommendations concerning the development, perspectives and challenges for the future of youth policy in Armenia. English
Manual for facilitators in non-formal education (2009)
The manual provides essential information and practical tips for all who are involved in planning and delivering non-formal education intercultural activities on an occasional basis. This manual is part of the endeavour of the Council of Europe's youth sector to support and develop the quality of non-formal education activities across Europe and, in doing so, contribute to further their recognition.
Review of the Human Rights Education Youth Programme 2000 - 2008
In 2000, the Directorate of Youth and Sport of the Council of Europe launched a Human Rights Education Youth Programme with the aim of "bringing human rights education into the mainstream of youth work and youth policy". This publication is a review of the main activities and achievements of this programme. The review is a contribution to the Forum on Human Rights Education 'Living , Learning, Acting for Human Rights' (European Youth Centre Budapest, October 2009) on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Council of Europe. EnglishFrench
2010
National youth policy review of Moldova
International review of national youth policy
The review of the national Youth policy in Moldova has been enriched by the experience gained from the previous reviews in Europe. The report is based on a cross-sectoral understanding of youth policy. It focuses on youth policy structures, education (formal and especially non-formal), transition to the labour market and entrepreneurship. There are overviews of policy related to social security, juvenile justice and sport. Particular attention has been paid to questions such as migration, urban-rural divisions and the Transnistria issue. English
Youth information starter kit
The Youth information Starter Kit was developed in partnership with the European Youth Information and Counselling Agency (ERYICA). It gives a first insight in what Youth Information is, the underlying working principles and missions, how to start creating Youth Information Services and some practical information on what the different European structures have to offer to those who want to step into the world of Youth Information.
The report focuses on three issues identified by the Albanian government: the law, delivery mechanisms and youth participation, and three issues identified as important by the review team itself: youth information, leisure-time activities and youth crime and justice. While reviewing the youth policy in Albania with special attention to theses issues, the international team came across a number of specific or cross-sectoral subjects (education, health, minorities, etc.) which helped depict a broad picture of the situation of young people in the country. English
Living, Learning, Acting for Human Rights
Report of the Forum on Human Rights Education with Young People
The Council of Europe has placed human rights education at the core of its work with and by young people. This endeavour has become more visible and consistent since the publication of the Compass manual and its very numerous translation. This success has been made possible only by the commitment and motivation of many youth workers and young people who, alongside youth policy and human rights experts, have secured the necessary implication and a strong multiplying effect at national and local levels, without which European youth policy approaches make little sense.
Asia-Europe Training Course on Environmental Human Rights
A Present And Future Challenge For Youth Work
The Asia-Europe Training Courses are intercultural learning instruments of non-formal education that focus on personal and professional development of young people from Asia and Europe and on capacity building of youth organisations in both regions. By organising this training course, the Council of Europe and the Asia-Europe Foundation re-affirm their commitment to support global youth co-operation and solidarity. English
2011
The right to be young
Roma Youth Conference Report
The conference was designed as a multi-stakeholder and non-formal intercultural learning situation, where participants exchanged their experiences and built upon previous results to identify current challenges for young Roma and key areas for European youth work and youth policy in relation to the specific situation of young Roma. This report includes the main outcomes of the conference, and provides reflections related to the context of the conference, with emphasis on the political European framework and the situation of Roma youth in Europe. English
Living Library June 2011 - Refugees
The Living Library is a tool that seeks to challenge prejudice and discrimination. It works just like a normal library: visitors can browse the catalogue for the available titles, choose the book they want to read, and borrow it for a limited period of time. After reading, they return the book to the library and if they want, borrow another. The only difference is that in the Living Library, books are people, and reading consists of a conversation.
On 20th June 2011, World Refugee Day, the Youth department organised a Living Library dedicated to the issue. EnglishFrench(Bilingual)
2012
Youth Peace Camp 2012
The Youth Peace Camps were initiated by the Council of Europe in 2003 to bring together young people from conflict regions and to support them in initiating dialogue and cooperation. The participants follow an experiential learning process and acquire competences in the fields of intercultural learning, dialogue and conflict transformation within a human rights framework. In 2012 the Youth Peace Camp was attended by young people from the Caucasus, the Balkans and the Middle East who gained a positive experience of living and working together.
The Living Library is a tool that challenges prejudice and discrimination. It works just like a normal library: visitors can browse the catalogue for the available titles, choose the book they want to read, and borrow it for a limited period of time. After reading, they return the book to the library and if they want, borrow another. The only difference is that in the Living Library, books are people, and reading consists of a conversation. English French German
Starting points for combating hate speech online
NO HATE SPEECH MOVEMENT (2012)
The Council of Europe’s Youth Department commissioned three “mapping” studies about the realities of hate speech and young people and projects and campaigns about it. These studies are published here as a resource for the activists, youth leaders, researchers, partners and decision makers associated to the project and the online campaign. They are truly starting points: more research is needed, both on the legal and policy implications of hate speech online as on its impact and relation with young people.
Compendium of Council of Europe approaches to key youth policy and youth work issues
Compendium of Council of Europe celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Council of Europe’s first European Youth Centre and the European Youth Foundation – both created in 1972. It approaches key youth policy and youth work issues: Youth policy - Human rights education - Intercultural learning - Youth information - Youth participation - Non-formal education.
Young persons and the case-law of the ECHR and the ESC
Young persons and the case-law of the European Convention on Human Rights and the European Social Charter
Meant as a first case-law compilation of important decisions involving young people, from the European Court on Human Rights and the European Committee of Social Rights, this publication is a contribution to the ongoing evidence-based policy debate on how young people’s access to rights can be improved. Published on the initiative of the Advisory Council on Youth, this document presents an open invitation to researchers and policy actors at the national and European level, governments and NGOs, to consider how the European human rights instruments can be further strengthened to ensure that every person in Europe can enjoy their fundamental rights. English
The Advisory Council on Youth (leaflet)
The Advisory Council on Youth is a Council of Europe body made up of 30 representatives from youth NGOs and networks which provides opinions and input on all youth sector activities. It also ensure that young people are involved in other activities of the Council of Europe.
The Advisory Council on Youth is the non-governmental partner in the co-managed bodies of the Council of Europe's Youth Department
Talking about conflict without talking about the conflict
The Youth Peace Camp aims to engage with young people and leaders in youth organisations from conflict stricken regions by providing them a positive experience in living and learning together. The camp’s programme develops their competences for dialogue and conflict transformation activities based on human rights education and intercultural learning and motivates them to act as multipliers for peace in their communities and organisations..
Report of the Forum of the No Hate Speech Movement youth campaign
The Council of Europe launched the No Hate Speech Movement youth campaign in March 2013 to combat and prevent hate speech and promote human rights online. The campaign was decentralised in 39 national campaigns across Europe and beyond. In October 2014, the ancient city of Gabala in Azerbaijan played host to some 240 young people from 45 countries. This report is an account of the experiences and expectations of the actors of the campaign. It should serve as a guide for ideas and inspiration for the future of the No Hate Speech Movement and other similar campaigns. English
The Advisory Council on Youth (leaflet)
The Advisory Council on Youth is a Council of Europe body made up of 30 representatives from youth NGOs and networks which provides opinions and input on all youth sector activities. It also ensure that young people are involved in other activities of the Council of Europe.
The Advisory Council on Youth is the non-governmental partner in the co-managed bodies of the Council of Europe's Youth Department
A Handbook for Education with Young People on the Roma Genocide (Second edition 2017)
A Handbook for Education with Young People on the Roma Genocide. The publication is a self-contained educational resource for all those wishing to promote deeper awareness of the Roma Genocide and combat discrimination. Right to Remember includes educational activities, as well as ideas for commemoration events, and information about the Genocide and its relevance to the situation of the Roma people today. The second edition of the publication published in 2017 incorporates changes mainly into the introductory part of the handbook.
Revised European Charter on the Participation of Young People in Local and Regional Life
Charter adopted by the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of Europe on 21 May 2003
The active participation of young people in decisions and actions at local and regional level is essential if we are to build more democratic, inclusive and prosperous societies. […] Participation and active citizenship is about having the right, the means, the space and the opportunity and where necessary the support to participate in and influence decisions and engage in actions and activities so as to contribute to building a better society.
The Living Library is a tool that seeks to challenge prejudice and discrimination. It works just like a normal library: visitors can browse the catalogue for the available titles, choose the book they want to read, and borrow it for a limited period of time. After reading, they return the book to the library and if they want, borrow another. The only difference is that in the Living Library, books are people, and reading consists of a conversation.
The Youth department organised a Living Library in co-operation with the European Parliament and the European Youth Forum on the occasion of the EYE 2014 ''Ideas for a better Europe''.
The Living Library is a tool that seeks to challenge prejudice and discrimination. It works just like a normal library: visitors can browse the catalogue for the available titles, choose the book they want to read, and borrow it for a limited period of time. After reading, they return the book to the library and if they want, borrow another. The only difference is that in the Living Library, books are people, and reading consists of a conversation.
The Parliamentary Assembly and the Youth department of the Council of Europe co-organised a Living Library in the framework of the No Hate Speech Movement.
Intergovernmental co-operation in the youth field (leaflet)
The Council of Europe carries out its governmental action in the field of youth through the European Steering Committee for Youth (CDEJ). This committee brings together ministries or public administrations in charge of youth Affairs in the 50 State Parties to the European Cultural Convention. The CDEJ supervises a programme of activities involving policy makers, youth researchers and youth work practitioners and focuses particularly on the development of youth policies in its member states.
Young Roma speak about multiple discrimination (2014)
Barabaripen includes life stories of nine young Roma affected by multiple discrimination across Europe and an analysis of the mechanisms of discrimination and the strategies that young people use in order to tackle it. Barabaripen is also an awareness-raising and educational tool; it includes proposals for educational activities with young people using the life stories and background materials.
Greece is the 20th country to have had its youth policy reviewed by an international review team appointed by the Council of Europe. This international review focused on two aspects of youth transitions: the transition from the education system to the labour market; and the related issue of military service and conscription, which is an integral part of life for young men in Greece.
Young people’s access to rights through youth information and counselling
Toolkit on how to inform young people about their rights (2015)
This toolkit was developed in partnership with the European Youth Information and Counselling Agency (ERYICA). It primarily intends to assist youth information workers working directly with young people, but it can also be used in other non-formal activities, as it offers many sources of information and inspiration on how to inform young people about their rights in an appealing way.
Report of the evaluation and follow-up conference of the No Hate Speech Movement youth campaign
The No Hate Speech Movement – youth campaign for human rights online – is a project of the Council of Europe Youth Department launched in March 2013 which aims to combat racism and discrimination in the online expression of hate speech by equipping young people and youth organisations with the competences necessary to recognise and act against it. Combating hate speech in all forms and media remains a task for anyone concerned by universal human rights in Europe and beyond. The experiences, practices and lessons reflected in this report should serve as inspiration and motivation for further action. English
The Council of Europe Quality Label for Youth Centres
Promoting Council of Europe values, youth policy and youth work standards in Europe
The Council of Europe Quality Label for Youth Centres provides an opportunity for youth centres with a structured relationship to a public authority to benefit from the Council of Europe's approach to youth work and youth policy. It offers residential, educational youth centres a framework within which to develop the quality of their offer to young people and the youth sector at their own pace.
Revised European Charter on the Participation of Young People in Local and Regional Life
The Plain Language version
This Charter was developed by the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of Europe, and with young people themselves; it contains principles, ideas and actions in the area of youth participation. The official document was written in a form that is not always easy to read, and the Congress produced “Have Your Say!” to provide better visibility to the Charter.
Manual on combating antigypsyism through human rights education (2015)
This manual was produced within the Roma Youth Action Plan of the Council of Europe to provide teachers, trainers and facilitators of non-formal education processes with essential information and methodological tools to address antigypsyism with young people of all ages and in any social-cultural setting. It is equally suitable for work with groups of non-Roma, Roma only, or mixed groups.
Close the chapter on child detention - Parliamentary Campaign to End Immigration Detention of Children
The Living Library is a tool that seeks to challenge prejudice and discrimination. It works just like a normal library: visitors can browse the catalogue for the available titles, choose the book they want to read, and borrow it for a limited period of time. After reading, they return the book to the library and if they want, borrow another. The only difference is that in the Living Library, books are people, and reading consists of a conversation.
On 20th April the Parliamentary Assembly launched a Campaign to End Immigration Detention of Children. The campaign aimed to raise awareness of this issue and urged states to adopt alternatives to detention, to allow children to remain with their family at the time when their immigration status has not yet been resolved.
Introducing the Charter on youth participation (leaflet)
Participation in the democratic life of any community is about more than voting or standing for election ..., it is about having the right, the means, the space, the opportunity and, where necessary, the support to participate in and influence decisions and engage in actions and activities so as to contribute to building a better society.
in The preamble of the Revised European Charter on the Participation of Young People in Local and Regional Life (21 May 2003).
Manual on the Revised European Charter on the Participation of Young People in Local and Regional Life(New Edition) (2015)
Participation is a fundamental human right recognised, among others, in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Participation is also a core principle of human rights and is a condition for effective democratic citizenship for all people. The manual “Have your say!” was produced to support local and regional authorities, youth organisations and young people who want to give young people a real say for a meaningful democratic youth participation.
ENTER! Access to Social Rights for Young People from Disadvantaged Neighbourhoods
Project Report 2009-2012 - 2nd Edition 2015
Enter! is an inter-sectorial project of the youth sector of the Council of Europe aiming to develop youth work and youth policy responses to exclusion, discrimination and violence affecting young people in multicultural disadvantaged neighbourhoods. The report collects and capitalises the experiences and learning outcomes of the Enter! project 2009-2012. It represents the most relevant learning points from the various project activities, reflections around the impact and value of youth work in improving the access to social rights for young people and recommendations for the future of the Enter! project.
This unique compendium traces the history of Youth Information Centre (YIC) services across the continent, describes in detail the vital role YIC services play and offers guidance and advice for those countries wishing to expand, improve or establish their own structures. In an age when mass online communication can often be overwhelming and confusing, the compendium provides a valuable single reference for those interested in and working hard for a bright future for Europe’s younger citizens.
A manual on Human Rights Education with Young People (2015)
COMPASS provides youth leaders, teachers, and facilitators of human rights education activities, whether professionals or volunteers, with concrete ideas and practical activities to engage, involve and motivate young people in living, learning and acting for human rights. It promotes a comprehensive perspective on human rights education and sees young people as actors for a culture of universal human rights.
Access of Young People from Disadvantaged Neighbourhoods to Social Rights
Recommendation CM/Rec(2015)3 on the access of young people from disadvantaged neighbourhoods to social rights
Social cohesion is important for the sustainability of democracy and human rights; it implies an acceptance of shared responsibility for the welfare of all members of society, especially those who are at risk of poverty or exclusion. In line with this, the youth policy of the Council of Europe aims at providing young people with “equal opportunities and experience which enable them to develop knowledge, skills and competencies to play a full part in all aspects of society”.
In the late 2000s, Serbia impressed many in the youth field by creating almost the perfect storm in shaping its national youth strategy. Youth policy in Serbia, the 21st international review of national youth policy conducted by the Council of Europe youth department since 1997, considers the state of Serbian youth policy in 2014. It is a story both of impressive achievements and unfulfilled dreams – as politicians of all persuasions in many countries are prone to say about policy development, things have come a long way in a short time, but there is still a long way to go.
Recommendation CM/Rec(2016)7 adopted by the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe on 28 September 2016 and explanatory memorandum
The recommendation aims to improve young people’s access to rights rather than to address the specific rights themselves. It focuses on improving access by taking steps to promote awareness among young people of the rights they should enjoy and what they can do if their rights are violated, and by removing legal, political and social barriers. It emphasises how important it is for member States to regularly monitor and respond to the infringement of rights and ensure adequate protection through legal provisions. The recommendation applies to all young people who, by virtue of their age, face barriers to the full enjoyment of their human rights and fundamental freedoms and to their active participation in society..
The Council of Europe Youth Work Portfolio (brochure)
An online tool for quality development of youth work in Europe based on self-assessment of youth workers' competences
The Council of Europe and young people have always been working together to build a better, safer and more united Europe. The Council of Europe is committed to building a Europe with and for all young people. The youth sector of the Council of Europe elaborates guidelines, programmes and legal instruments for the development of coherent and effective youth policies at local, national and European levels. Recognition of youth work and non-formal education is a key priority of the youth sector of the Council of Europe.
The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe adopted a Recommendation on the access of young people from disadvantaged neighbourhoods to social rights, with proposals for policy measures to member states. This publication is a Guide to this recommendation, and aims to bring its content closer to policy makers, youth work practitioners, youth organisations and youth workers. The publication also offers advice and examples of actions to take and policies to develop so that the social rights of young people are taken seriously by all the actors concerned by social inclusion and social cohesion.
Postcard of the Recommendation of Young people's access to rights
Excerpt from the Recommendation of the Committee of Ministers to member States on Young people’s access to rights [CM/Rec(2016)7] adopted on 28 September 2016 at the 1266th meeting of the Ministers’ Deputies.
The Living Library is a tool that seeks to challenge prejudice and discrimination. It works just like a normal library: visitors can browse the catalogue for the available titles, choose the book they want to read, and borrow it for a limited period of time. After reading, they return the book to the library and if they want, borrow another. The only difference is that in the Living Library, books are people, and reading consists of a conversation.
The Council of Europe cooperated with the European Parliament and the European Youth Forum for the second time for the organisation of the EYE “together we can make a change”.
This document gives an overview of the projects and activities of non-governmental youth organisations supported by the European Youth Foundation in 2015, and reports on the other activities of the EYF. Following the entry into force of the new Operational Regulations of the European Youth Foundation on 1 January 2013, all grant applications and reports are submitted via the new EYF online system: annual work plans, international activities, structural grants and pilot activities.
Ideas, resources, methods and activities for informal intercultural education with young people and adults (Revised in 2016)
The authors of Education Pack aimed to provide practical and theoretical materials which can be used by educators, trainers, youth workers and teachers in informal education, to facilitate the learning process and knowledge of young people of their environment.
A manual for combating hate speech online through human rights education (2016)
Bookmarks is published to support the No Hate Speech Movement youth campaign of the Council of Europe for human rights online. It is useful for educators wanting to address hate speech online, both inside and outside the formal education system, as it gathers activities designed for young people aged 13 to 18; however, they are adaptable to other age ranges.
Recommendation CM/Rec(2017)4 of the Committee of Ministers to member States on youth work and explanatory memorandum
This recommendation applies to youth work in all its diversity. It aims to encourage member States to develop their youth work policy and practice within their sphere of competence and invites them to adopt a range of measures that will strengthen the necessary support for youth work at local, regional, national and European levels.
Young people building Europe at the European Youth Centre Strasbourg
The European Youth Centre Strasbourg (EYCS ) is part of the Council of Europe. As young people help to shape the future of Europe, the Council of Europe has introduced a set of programmes to get them to play an active part in strengthening European civil society and upholding human rights, cultural diversity and social cohesion.
Taking action against Hate Speech through Counter and Alternative Narratives
This manual presents communicative and educational approaches and tools for youth and other human rights activists to develop their own counter and alternative narratives to hate speech.
It is designed for working with young people from the age of 13. Based on the principles of human rights education and youth participation, We CAN! complements the manual Bookmarks.
Looking to the future - Substantive issues, methodological lessons, support measures and youth policy standards: a reflection on the “third seven” Council of Europe international reviews of national youth policy by Howard Williamson
The Council of Europe’s 21 international reviews of national youth policy have, over 20 years, produced a significant body of knowledge and a respected, innovative methodology. They have considerably enhanced the understanding and the development of “youth policy” throughout Europe. [...] This book, is a synthesis of the last 7 international reviews, coupled with an overview of the learning that has accrued from all 21 international reviews. It draws together some of the conclusions and challenges that have emerged over two decades and considers some lessons for the future, not least alternative models of engagement in the youth field between the Council of Europe and its member states.
Adapted from Recommendation CM/Rec(2017)4 of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe to member States on Youth work, adopted by the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe on 31 May 2017 at the 1287th meeting of the Ministers’ Deputies.
Report of the 6th Euro-Arab Youth Forum (Fez, Morocco, 24-28 April 2017)
The Euro-Arab Youth forums are central activities for young people from both the League of Arab States and the Council of Europe to engage in dialogue and, together, identify common points for action by themselves, their youth organisations and the two co-operating international organisations.
New and innovative forms of youth participation in decision-making processes
Study by Ann Crowley and Dan Moxon (2017)
This study of new and innovative forms of youth participation was commissioned by the Council of Europe’s Youth Department. The study focuses on young people’s participation in decision-making processes at national, regional and local levels. The findings and recommendations in the study are intended to inform the Council of Europe youth sector’s future work in this field and its strategic objectives to support young people’s (positive) attitude to influence decisions in democratic processes and increase their involvement in the development of inclusive and peaceful societies.
The Living Library is a tool that seeks to challenge prejudice and discrimination. It works just like a normal library: visitors can browse the catalogue for the available titles, choose the book they want to read, and borrow it for a limited period of time. After reading, they return the book to the library and if they want, borrow another. The only difference is that in the Living Library, books are people, and reading consists of a conversation.
This Living Library was organised in collaboration with the Mission to fight against discrimination of the Strasbourg Euro-Metropolis
The Living Library is a tool that seeks to challenge prejudice and discrimination. It works just like a normal library: visitors can browse the catalogue for the available titles, choose the book they want to read, and borrow it for a limited period of time. After reading, they return the book to the library and if they want, borrow another. The only difference is that in the Living Library, books are people, and reading consists of a conversation.
This Living Library was organised by the Committee on Migrations, Refugees and Displaced Persons of the Parliamentary Assembly and the Youth Department of the Council of Europe.
Training modules for national and municipal civil servants (2017)
The overall aim of the training module is to familiarise civil servants responsible for the implementation of National Youth Policy in any member state of the Council of Europe with its provisions, mechanisms and instruments and to support their capacity for its effective implementation in partnership with young people and youth organisations.
Practices of human rights education with and by young people
The Human Rights Education Youth Programme of the Council of Europe is a direct contribution of the youth sector to the core mission of the organisation on human rights, democracy and the rule of law. This publication testifies of the commitment of youth organisations and youth workers to the values of the Council of Europe through sixteen projects for Human Rights Education which can all be qualified as good practices. This is a tiny fraction of the work being done every day across Europe to make human rights education a reality for children and young people across Europe.
This document gives an overview of the projects and activities of non-governmental youth organisations supported by the European Youth Foundation (EYF) in 2016, and reports on the other activities of the EYF during the year. Since its creation, the EYF has constantly sought to improve its working methods in order to better meet the needs of its partners. The EYF is more than just a donor. It offers financial and educational support to youth NGOs, emphasizing the content and methodology of the projects
Countering Violent Extremism and Youth Radicalisation
Countering Violent Extremism and Youth Radicalisation: Using the European Youth Card to Promote Peaceful Communities
The Partial Agreement on Youth Mobility through the Youth Card brings together Council of Europe member states and member organisations of the European Youth Card Association, who have since been working together to develop better mobility solutions and better youth policies for young people in Europe. The youth card goes beyond delivering services and discounts; it plays a significant role as a tool for social inclusion and participation and fosters a sense of belonging to a community.
through human rights education within international youth work
In September 2016, the International Youth Service of the Federal Republic of Germany (IJAB) invited representatives of German NGOs and youth institutions to attend the 5th Colloquium as part of the ‘Innovationsforum Jugend global’ – funded by the Federal Ministry of Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth – in Bonn. Amongst others, the topic of hate speech was discussed. The idea of developing a special training linked to the field of international youth work was born, consisting of a Pilot Training Seminar, an Expert Meeting, mapping of initiatives addressing Hate Speech, and follow-up actions linked to these. This publication captures in a comprehensive way the training and learning process of these initiatives. English
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The Council of Europe and Youth Policy
Support, assistance and resources for youth policy development in Member States
This brochure is directed at representatives of national authorities responsible for youth interested in the standard setting work of the Council of Europe Youth Sector in the field of youth policy. In it, readers can find information about the engagement of the Council of Europe in this sector, including its key principles, such as co-management, which fosters youth participation in decision making, as well as about the Council of Europe’s main activities in the area of youth policy. Furthermore, readers can find out more about the package of support measures offered to governments interested in developing and/or evaluating their youth policies, in part or in their entirety, in view of international, specifically Council of Europe, standards and about how to engage with those.
What Can Youth Work do for Access to Social Rights?
Impact and lessons learned from the ENTER! project on access to social rights for young people from disadvantaged neighbourhoods (2009-2015)
The Council of Europe has introduced the Enter! project in 2009 to mobilise youth work responses to violence, exclusion and discrimination aecting young people in Europe, especially in disadvantaged neighbourhoods. This study highlights the impact of the project and analyses the results achieved in four main areas: educational impact; policy impact; impact on access to social rights of young people and the impact on communities of young people. The study also provides examples of action, with testimonies from youth workers and youth policy actors active on issues of access to social rights.
Checking compliance with Council of Europe standards
The self-assessment tool for youth policy aims to help member states and other public stakeholders at various levels (local, regional, national, international) to self-assess their compliance with Council of Europe standards, based on the six areas of intervention (participation, information, inclusion, access to rights, youth work and mobility) which are the foundation for the Council of Europe’s youth policy. All member states are encouraged to use and disseminate the tool.
Report of the Evaluation Conference of the no Hate Speech Movement Youth campaign
This report provides an overview of the Evaluation and Closing Conference of the No Hate Speech Movement Youth Campaign. It is structured around the key elements of the Conference: evaluating the Campaign; exploring human rights concerns with regards to hate speech in Europe today and sharing the responses developed within the Campaign framework to address them; envisioning the future of the Movement.
This document gives an overview of the projects and activities of non-governmental youth organisations supported by the European Youth Foundation (EYF) in 2017, and reports on the other activities of the EYF during the year. Since its creation, the EYF has constantly sought to improve its working methods in order to better meet the needs of its partners. The EYF is more than just a donor. It offers financial and educational support to youth NGOs, emphasizing the content and methodology of the projects
This leaflet presents how the Council of Europe and young people have been building Europe together for 50 years. It underlines the unique role the Organisation has played in this respect and its pioneer role in the field of youth policy, in particular with its unique sytem of co-management, which gives young people and government officials an equal say when deciding on youth policiies, priorities and programmes.
The Council of Europe Quality Label for Youth Centres - Role, Value and Impact of Youth Centres
Promoting Council of Europe values, youth policy and youth work standards in Europe
This brochure describes the common understanding of what the quality labelled youth centres stand for, what they stand for, what they should deliver and what their potential impact for society is. It describes these youth centres’ function and their contribution to youth work. The initiative ‘The Council of Europe Quality Label for Youth Centres’ is part of the intergovernmental cooperation programme of the Council of Europe’s youth sector.
The Council of Europe Quality Label for Youth Centres - Quality Management in Youth Centres
Promoting Council of Europe values, youth policy and youth work standards in Europe
This brochure describes the approach chosen by quality-labelled youth centres to address quality, quality management and reporting. It describes the concepts of “structural quality” and “process quality” and proposes tools to develop quality youth centres’ work such as guiding questions for reflection, check-lists and assessment grids. The initiative ‘The Council of Europe Quality Label for Youth Centres’ is part of the intergovernmental cooperation programme of the Council of Europe’s youth sector.
The Council of Europe Quality Label for Youth Centres - Good practices in Youth Centres
Promoting Council of Europe values, youth policy and youth work standards in Europe
This brochure provides concrete examples of successful practices implemented in quality-labelled youth centres. They illustrate how a youth centre can fulfil the quality criteria and serve the youth sector effectively. The initiative ‘The Council of Europe Quality Label for Youth Centres’ is part of the intergovernmental cooperation programme of the Council of Europe’s youth sector.
Supporting young refugees in transition to adulthood
Recommendation CM/REc(2019)4 of the Committee of Ministers to member states on supporting young refugees in transition to adulthood
Young refugees are among the most vulnerable groups, due to experiences that may have involved violence, exploitation and trauma. On reaching the age of majority, young refugees no longer have access to the same rights as they had as children and as adults, may face an abrupt change in their access to support in many sectors. This recommendation aims to safeguard the rights and opportunities of young refugees in transition to adulthood, ensuring their access to social provisions to facilitate their integration into society.
This document gives an overview of the projects and activities of non-governmental youth organisations supported by the European Youth Foundation (EYF) in 2018, and reports on the other activities of the EYF during the year. Since its creation, the EYF has constantly sought to improve its working methods in order to better meet the needs of its partners. The EYF is more than just a donor. It offers financial and educational support to youth NGOs, emphasizing the content and methodology of the projects it supports.
Artificial intelligence and its impact on young people
Report of the seminar, 4-6 December 2019
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is among the thematic areas of action of the Council of Europe youth sector Strategy 2030 as an emerging issue affecting young people’s rights. The seminar explored the issues, role and contributions of the youth sector in ensuring that AI is used responsibly in democratic societies and that young people have a say in matters that concern their present and future. Designed as a consultation with youth experts, the seminar identified key areas for further exploration and action. This publication is a direct result of the activity and provides starting points on the topic of AI and youth, as well as highlighting the proposals made during the seminar.
Guide to Recommendation CM/Rec(2017)4 of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe to member States on youth work
The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe adopted Recommendation CM/Rec(2017)4 on youth work, which is the first internationally agreed policy document that focuses explicitly on youth work, its value for society and the way ahead for its quality development in Europe.
This publication aims to bring its content closer to people engaged in the youth field, and offers advice and examples of actions to take and policies to develop so that youth work can be put in the spotlight of youth policies and can make a difference in young people’s lives.
Engaging young people with the Council of Europe's values
The Youth sector strategy 2030 was adopted by the Council of Europe Committee of Ministers on 22 January 2020 and is to be found in Committee of Ministers' Resolution (2020)2.
The sustainability of any democratic society relies on the creativity, dynamism, social commitment and compentences of young people. The new strategy will provide policy guidance and a broad political roadmap, or mission statement, for the period 2020-30, and will be the framework within which the next five biennial Youth for Democracy programmes will be implemented.
A manual on addressing gender-based violence affecting young people
The manual constitutes a useful introduction to gender and gender-based violence for people who work with young people, by providing reflections on gender and gender-based violence, a background to key social, political and legal issues. It provides practical methods and resources for education and awareness-raising activities with young people.
This document gives an overview of the projects and activities of non-governmental youth organisations supported by the European Youth Foundation (EYF) in 2019, and reports on the other activities of the EYF during the year. Since its creation, the EYF has constantly sought to improve its working methods in order to better meet the needs of its partners. The EYF is more than just a donor. It offers financial and educational support to youth NGOs, emphasizing the content and methodology of the projects it supports.
Engaging young people with the Council of Europe's values
Youth sector strategy 2030
The Youth sector strategy 2030 aims to revitalise pluralistic democracy, guarantee young people’s access to rights, promote living together in peaceful and inclusive societies, and strengthen youth work while retaining the flexibility to respond to new trends and challenges that are emerging in our rapidly changing world.
COMPASS - manual for Human Rights Education with Young people
2nd edition, updated in 2020
Human rights cannot be defended by legal measures alone. They need to be protected and safeguarded by everyone, including young people. Human rights are best respected and appreciated when we know them, stand up for them and apply them in our lives. COMPASS provides youth leaders, teachers and facilitators of human rights education activities, whether professionals or volunteers, with concrete ideas and practical activities to engage, involve and motivate young people in living, learning and acting for human rights. It promotes a comprehensive perspective on human rights education and sees young people as actors for a culture of universal human rights.
EnglishFrenchSee also on this page 1st Edition 2016 available in 21 linguistic versions
Artificial Intelligence: How can youth take part?
Report of the online seminar 23-27 November 2020
The seminar gathered over 80 participants representing young people, youth workers, trainers, AI specialists and human rights experts, and mapped stakeholders and processes involved in AI governance relevant for youth and identify policy gaps that prevent young people from taking part in AI governance. The seminar aimed to strengthen the role of the youth sector in advocating for the active participation of young people in AI and to develop approaches and resources for AI literacy for the youth sector. A Declaration on Youth Participation in AI Governance sums up the main claims and expectations of the young people regarding governance, literacy and youth participation.
A guide for organising and facilitating the educational process of study sessions held at the European Youth Centres
The Council of Europe aims at enabling young people to uphold, defend, promote and benefit from the Organisation's core values of human rights, democracy and the rule of law. The programme of study sessions, held in cooperation with European youth organisations and networks, remains a benchmark for intercultural youth activities. This Manual for Facilitators provides information and practical tips in the planning and delivering of non-formal education activities. English
Increasing Youth Mobility within Europe (brochure)
The Partial Agreement on Youth Mobility through the Youth Card
The Council of Europe and EYCA have enjoyed a strong co-operation for almost thirty years in the framework of the Partial Agreement on Youth Mobility through the Youth Card. Thanks to this unique partnership, millions of young people are supported to discover, enjoy and learn about Europe, its people, its countries, its culture and its values.
This document gives an overview of the projects and activities of non-governmental youth organisations supported by the European Youth Foundation (EYF) in 2020, and reports on the other EYF activities. Since its creation, the EYF has constantly sought to improve its working methods in order to better meet the needs of its partners. The EYF is more than just a donor. It offers financial and educational support to youth NGOs, emphasizing the content and methodology of the projects it supports.
Terminology used by the Council of Europe in the youth policy field, for human rights and non-formal education
Understanding each other and co-operating across languages and cultures is an everyday task in the Council of Europe. Finding the right terms across languages is not an easy task for non-language specialists. It is even less so for youth workers who sometimes have to create their own meanings and translations. The glossary defines more than 200 terms most frequently used by partners of the youth sector of the Council of Europe and may be useful for helping professionals working with young people to identify and acquire the vocabulary of the thematic areas such as youth policy, human rights education and youth work.
Compasito - 3rd Edition
Compasito - manual for human rights education with children
Compasito is a starting point for educators, teachers and trainers who are ready to deal with human rights education with children of 7-13 years. The book familiarises the reader with the key concepts of human rights and children's rights and provides substantial theoretical background to 13 key human rights issues, such as democracy, citizenship, gender equality, environment, media, poverty, and violence.
2021, the European Youth Foundation continued to support the Council of Europe youth sector’s work to address challenges that young people face in Europe, providing funding and advice to youth organisations, building the capacities of youth workers and youth leaders, and sharing good practice. Hence, the EYF grants totalling €3 616 200 were distributed to 134 youth organisations, supporting local and national initiatives (pilot activities), international activities, annual work plans and structural grants. In total, the EYF received 358 grant applications for activities to be implemented in 2021 of which, in total, 187 applications were approved. English
Compass National and Regional Training Courses on Human Rights Education
A Handbook for organisers
Compass National and Regional Training Courses on Human Rights Education are core activities in the programme of the Council of Europe's Youth Department, as a contribution to the promotion of human rights. These courses also are an important contribution to the implementation of the Council of Europe Charter on Education for Democratic Citizenship and Human Rights Education. This handbook provides the organisers and trainers of Compass training courses essential ingredients for a successful course.
A practical guide to the Council of Europe Recommendation on Supporting Young Refugees in Transition to Adulthood – CM/Rec(2019)4
Many young refugees experience violence, exploitation and trauma; when they reach the age of 18, they are no longer under the protection of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. From this point, young refugees may no longer have the protection held as children, and they can face dramatic change in accessing services and support.
In 2019, the Committee of Ministers adopted Recommendation CM/Rec(2019)4 on Supporting Young Refugees in Transition to Adulthood, recommending that member states’ governments ensure that additional temporary support is available to young refugees after the age of 18. The Council of Europe prepared this Guide to further promote and support the implementation of the Recommendation. English French
The art of learning equality, dignity, democracy
Report of the Forum on the present and future of citizenship and human rights education in Europe with young people (Turin, Italy 11-13 April 2022). The Forum was organised to share the initial results of the 2022 review of the Council of Europe Charter on Education for Democratic Citizenship and Human Rights Education (EDC/ HRE) and to use this as a basis for critical reflection, sharing and planning to strengthen EDC/HRE. Bilingual English & French
Guidelines on young people's participation - YOUTH PARTICIPATION 2.0
The European Youth Foundation has updated its leaflet; an accessible version of key information about the EYF and its funding opportunities. EnglishFrench
If you would like to order leaflets for your EYF-supported project, please contact eyf@coe.int
Compasito - 3rd Edition updated
Compasito - manual for human rights education with children
This new edition of Compasito – the 3rd edition with 2023 updates reflects the changes that took place in the Council of Europe and in the field of human rights education since 2020. It has two new activities but, above all, preserves the child and facilitator friendly language and design! Compasito is a manual conceived to facilitate the practice of human rights education with children. Its primary users are adults active in formal and non-formal education with children.
This recommendation aims to call attention to the structural racism, inequities and policy gaps that member States need to address in order to ensure substantive participation, representation and inclusion of young Roma people in public and political life, in spaces of media, arts and culture, and in decision-making processes and structures, including municipal and national youth councils, youth assemblies, school parliaments, student unions, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) or political parties, at the local, national and international levels, and their involvement in research.
Recommendation on youth work five years after adoption
Report on the review of the implementation of Recommendation CM/Rec(2017)4
Recommendation CM/Rec(2017)4 on youth work is “so far the only internationally adopted policy document with the sole aim to strengthen and support youth work practice and make it an integral part of youth policy”.
A review process was foreseen by the Recommendation itself. In 2022, five years after the adoption of the Recommendation, the Council of Europe Joint Council on Youth (CMJ) started the review process of the implementation of the Recommendation. The present report summarises the main findings of the review. EnglishFrench
Education pack - All different All Equal (Silver edition, Updated in 2023)
The manual Education pack-All different All equal was originally produced in 1995 for the European youth campaign against racism, antisemitism, xenophobia and intolerance. It has been updated and extended to reflect the kaleidoscope of racial discrimination in Europe today and the mutations of racist discourses and ideologies. This new version contains basic information and hands-on non-formal education methodologies for supporting young people in learning about and addressing prejudice and its impact on people and societies. English
COMPASITO
Manual for human rights education with children
A new edition of Compasito – the 3rd edition with 2023 updates – is now available in English and in French. This edition reflects the changes that took place in the Council of Europe and in the field of human rights education since 2020. It has two new activities but, above all, preserves the child and facilitator friendly language and design! Compasito is a manual conceived to facilitate the practice of human rights education with children. Its primary users are adults active in formal and non-formal education with children.
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