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.
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