CITIZENSHIP / CITOYENNETE

YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS /
ORGANISATIONS DE JEUNESSE

European Good Templar Youth Federation (EGTYF) (Eng)

http://www.egtyf.org

EGTYF (European Good Templar Youth Federation) is a non-governmental organisation gathering European youth temperance organisations. The temperance movement considers alcohol and other drugs one of the main reasons of violence and conflicts among people. Information about events on the Website. Available in English only.

European Student’s Forum (Eng)

Association des Etats Généraux des Etudiants de l'Europe (AEGEE EUROPE)

http://www.aegee.org

AEGEE is the biggest interdisciplinary student association in Europe, representing 260 academic cities, 42 countries and 17.000 students. AEGEE promotes a unified Europe without prejudices by involving students and young graduates in projects and discussions. Website English only.

European Youth Parliament (Eng, Fr)
Parlement européen des jeunes (Ang, Fr)

http://www.eyp.org

The EYP is an international, non-partisan organization, which seeks to increase young people's awareness of European issues. The EYP thus seeks to promote the European dimension in education and to give students (age 16-22) the opportunity to participate in a practical, positive learning experience. The website provides information on programs ("sessions"), national EYP’s as well as news. Available in English and French.

Le PEJ est une organisation internationale et apolitique, dont le but est de sensibiliser les jeunes aux questions européennes. L'objectif du PEJ est de promouvoir la dimension européenne dans l'éducation en donnant aux jeunes (de 16 à 22 ans) la possibilité de participer à une expérience d'apprentissage pratique et positive. Le site Web donne des informations sur les programmes et événements (« Sessions ») ainsi que l'actualité du PEJ. Disponible en anglais et français.

Europe House Zagreb (Eng, Croatian)

http://www.europe-house-zagreb.hr

The Europe House in Zagreb was established to expedite the institution of European legal, social and economic norms in Croatia. Europe Houses are institutions founded with the aim of promoting the European idea through publications and cultural and educational programmes. The Europe House organizes forums, lectures and exhibition on themes ranging from general European political, historical and cultural issues to specific issues concerning integrational and cultural trends in Europe and Croatia. Website in English and Croatian.

Young European Federalists (JEF) (Eng, Fr)
Jeunes européens fédéralistes (JEF) (Ang, Fr)

http://www.jef-europe.net

JEF is a supranational, political movement active in most European countries. It is an autonomous youth organization, which has no party political affiliations or commitments. JEF works for increased international democracy, primarily, but not exclusively, within the European continent. It seeks to implement the principles of federalism, which proposes a decentralised, self-managed society, in which all persons affected by a decision may participate in making it. Resources and links are available on the Website. Site available in English and French.

Le JEF est un mouvement politique supranational présent dans la plupart des pays européens. C'est une organisation de jeunesse autonome, indépendante de tout parti politique. Le JEF agit principalement, mais non exclusivement, en faveur de la démocratie internationale sur le continent européen. Il cherche à mettre en œuvre les principes du fédéralisme, qui propose une société décentralisée et autogérée, dans laquelle toutes les personnes concernées par une décision peuvent y prendre part. Le site propose également des ressources et des liens. Disponible en anglais et français.

OTHER SPECIALIZED ORGANIZATIONS /
AUTRES ORGANISATIONS SPECIALISEES

Centre for Citizenship and Human Rights (Eng)

http://www.deakin.edu.au/cchr/

Although the Centre for Citizenship and Human Rights (Australia) is an academic centre within the Faculty (see website for details), it is gaining a strong outreach into the local and national community, providing a database and resource centre for individuals and groups working within the web of social justice, human rights and citizenship issues. In English only.

CIVITAS International (Eng)

http://www.civnet.org

Civnet is a website of Civitas International for civic education practitioners (teachers, teacher trainers, curriculum designers), as well as scholars, policymakers, civic-minded journalists, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) promoting civic education all over the world. Information about news and events, resources for teachers, students and advocates as well as links are hosted on the Website. Available in English only.

Education for Democratic Citizenship (Eng)

http://www.coe.int/T/E/Cultural_Co-operation/Education/E.D.C

The Education for Democratic Citizenship (EDC) includes all practices and activities designed to help young people and adults participate actively in democratic life by accepting and exercising their rights and responsibilities in society. The aim of the EDC is to strengthen democratic societies by fostering and perpetuating a vibrant democratic culture. The Website provides general information about the EDC and its activities as well as resources. English only.

European Citizen Action Service (Eng)

http://www.ecas.org

The ECAS’s mission is to enable NGOs and individuals to make their voice heard with the EU. Information on civil society, citizen’s rights and citizenship & governance issues as well as publications are available on the Website. English only.

Médiateur de la République (Fr)

http://www.mediateur-de-la-republique.fr/

Le Médiateur de la République a pour mission de rechercher un règlement amiable aux problèmes que les citoyens peuvent rencontrer avec les administrations de l'État, des collectivités territoriales, des établissements publics ou de tout autre organisme investi d'une mission de service public (organismes sociaux, entreprises publiques...) ; dans l'exercice de leurs droits.