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Exploring European Common Values and Fundamental Rights

2021-2-LV02-KA154-YOU-0000381042021Youth participation activitiesfinalized
Countries: LV|PT|TR|BG · Grant: €31,775
Human rights and rule of lawDigital skills and competencesEuropean identity and values

Objectives

The main aim of the Youth Participation Project is to create a non-formal environment and meet young people with policymakers to discuss the topic of "European Common Values and Fundamental Human Rights". The project seeks to contribute to the European integration process, strengthen young people's democratic participation and ensure their adequate influence in decision-making processes connected with society. In addition, the project aims to equip young people with the knowledge, skills and competences needed in a dynamically changing society. To achieve these goals, the project has several objectives. Firstly, the project aims to encourage the participation of young people in democratic life in Europe. This involves including diverse voices and ensuring openness to all young people to contribute to policy-shaping. Secondly, the project seeks to enable young people to connect with policymakers and express their views and opinions. By doing so, they can be heard by elected policymakers, public administrations, and NGOs active in social processes affecting their lives. Thirdly, the project aims to strengthen young people's citizenship competences and sense of belonging to society and the European Union. This objective aims to bring together young people and decision-makers at local, national and transnational levels. Fourthly, the project aims to support personal development and strengthen European identity and active citizenship. Other objectives of the project include promoting learning mobility of individuals and groups, non-formal and informal learning methods, and active participation among young people. The project aims to provide young people with opportunities to engage and learn to participate in civic society, as well as to raise young people's awareness about European common values and fundamental rights. The project also seeks to contribute to the European integration process, including through the achievement of one or more of the EU Youth Goals. Furthermore, the project aims to promote the protection of human rights, including rights to live, freedom of thought, conscience, and religion, women's rights, violence against women, gender-based violence, children's rights, rights of disabled people, right to education, prejudices, hate speech, discrimination and European values. The project aims to create more personalized, learner-centered and participative methods for participants, improving their creativity, critical thinking and discussion skills. The project also aims to strengthen young people's democratic participation and ensure that they can adequately influence decision-making processes connected with society. Additionally, the project aims to have eco-friendly and innovative intellectual outputs, promote green traveling, and create awareness about how to make mobility projects more environmental friendly and sustainable. Finally, the project aims to promote reach out to more participants with fewer opportunities in organizing teams. It also seeks to develop young people's digital competences and media literacy, improve their skills in speaking foreign languages, increase self-empowerment and self-esteem, and enhance intercultural awareness. In summary, the Youth Participation Project has a wide range of objectives aimed at empowering young people and promoting democratic participation in Europe. Through a variety of non-formal and informal learning methods, the project seeks to raise awareness about European common values and fundamental rights while also promoting sustainable and environmentally friendly practices. Ultimately, the project aims to equip young people with the skills and competences needed to navigate a rapidly changing society and contribute to their communities and society at large.

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