June 2019

European Cultural Convention

The European Cultural Convention was adopted on 19 December 1954 in Paris (France) and came into force on 5 May 1955 (Council of Europe Treaty Series no. 018). It is open for signature by member states and for accession by non-member states and the European Community. The purpose of this Convention is to develop mutual understanding among the peoples of…

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Adopted texts and recommendations

Revised European Charter on the Participation of Young People in Local and Regional Life Committee of Ministers Access to rights Citizenship education Human rights education Non-formal education Participation Social inclusion/Social exclusion South-East Europe Youth exchanges Youth policy Youth research Youth Work Parliamentary Assembly Human rights education Non-formal education Participation South East Europe Youth exchanges Youth…

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History and background knowledge

“The Council of Europe and Youth” – Thirty years of experience (2002) “Exploring the European youth mosaic” – The social situation of young people in Europe (2002) “Supporting young people in Europe” – Principles, Policy and Practice (2002) volume 1 “Supporting young people in Europe” – Lessons from the ‘second seven’ Council of Europe international…

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Manuals and handbooks

“WE CAN!” – Taking action against Hate Speech through Counter and Alternative Narratives “Taking it seriously” “Compass” – A manual on Human Rights Education with Young People (2015) “Compasito“ – Manual on human rights education for children (2008) “Have your say!” – Manual on the Revised European Charter on the Participation of Young People in…

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National youth policy reviews

An international review of national youth policy is the most complex and comprehensive of measures fostering youth-policy evaluation and development. This process involves wide-ranging commitment, from political to financial, from both the requesting country and the Council of Europe. The main milestones include the preparation of a national report about the youth policy and situation…

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