DEMOCRACY / DEMOCRATIE

YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS /
ORGANISATIONS DE JEUNESSE

Balkans YouthLink (Eng)

http://www.balkansyouth.org

BYL seeks to promote peace and build mutual trust among all nationalities in the Balkans region, and to nurture a society rooted in peace and social justice. Since 1999, Balkans YouthLink has been responding to needs of children and youth in the war torn area through trauma recovery teams, interethnic artistic initiatives, and youth leadership camps. Available in English only.

Democrat Youth Community of Europe (DEMYC) (Eng)

http://www.demyc.org

DEMYC is an international political youth organisation. It consists of the youth wings of Christian Democrat, Conservative and like-minded parties in more than 30 European countries, representing over 1.000.000 young European Democrats. Information about activities and member organizations as well as a political online magazine is hosted on the Website. English only.

European Democrat Students (EDS) (Eng)

http://www.edsweb.org

EDS is a federation of Christian-Democrat, Conservative and Liberal student organisations. With 39 member organisations from 37 countries EDS represents more than 500.000 students from all over Europe. Its activities include seminars and meetings, lobbying and campaigns. 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 (« Sessions »), les PEJ nationaux et leur actualité. Disponible en anglais et français.

Federation of Young European Greens (FYEG)

http://www.fyeg.cjb.net

The FYEG founded with the aim of bringing together young environmental groups from all over Europe to encourage both mutual understanding and mutual action to promote a greener Europe. A newsletter, information about activities and campaigns are hosted on the Website. Site available in English only.

International Federation of Liberal Youth (Eng)
Fédération internationale des jeunesses libérales (Ang)

http://www.iflry.org

IFLRY is the international umbrella organisation of liberal and radical youth organisations. The Federation attempts to increase the interest in and knowledge of international politics within the member organisations through running and offering seminars, delegations, study visits, training courses, summer camps, a youth network and thematically networks. Documents, publications, links as well as a list of members is accessible on the Website. The majority of documents is English, French and Spanish available in part.

L'IFLRY est un groupement international d'organisations de jeunesse libérales et radicales. La Fédération cherche à renforcer l'intérêt et les connaissances de ses membres sur les politiques internationales, à travers l'organisation de séminaires, de délégations, de visites d'étude, de formations, de camps d'été, d'un réseau pour la jeunesse et d'autres réseaux thématiques. Les documents, publications, liens et une liste de membres sont accessibles sur ce site. La plupart des documents en ligne sont en anglais, certains en français et en espagnol.

International Union of Socialist Youth (IUSY) (Eng, Fr, Sp)
Union internationale de la jeunesse socialiste (IUSY) (Ang, Fr, Sp)

http://eye-tea.com/~iusy/

IUSY is made up of 143 socialist, social democratic and labour youth organisations from 100 countries all over the world. Overview of campaigns, news and downloads are available on the Website. Languages: English, French, Spanish.

L'IUSY rassemble 143 formations de jeunesse socialistes, social-démocrates et travaillistes de 100 pays à travers le monde. Le site propose un aperçu des campagnes, l'actualité de l'IUSY et des documents à télécharger. Langues : anglais, français, espagnol.

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 liens. Disponible en anglais et français.

Youth Planet (Youth Participation in Local Authorities Network in Europe Today) (Eng. Fr)
Youth Planet (Participation des jeunes dans les réseaux de pouvoirs locaux dans l'Europe d'aujourd'hui) (Ang, Fr)

http://www.youthplanet.org

In 1997, national associations of France, Italy, Hungary, Romania and Switzerland created Youth PLANET, the European Association for Young People Councils and Parliaments. Youth PLANET aims to develop the participation of both children and young people in community life and to promote an active democracy in local communities. Website available in English and French.

En 1997, les associations nationales de la France, de l'Italie, de la Hongrie, de la Roumanie et de la Suisse ont créé Youth PLANET, l'Association européenne des conseils et parlements de jeunes. Youth PLANET vise à développer la participation des enfants et des jeunes à la vie des communes et à promouvoir une démocratie active dans les collectivités territoriales. Site disponible en anglais et français.

OTHER SPECIALIZED ORGANIZATIONS /
AUTRES ORGANISATIONS SPECIALISEES

The Balkan Human Rights Web Pages (Eng)

http://www.greekhelsinki.gr/bhr/english/index.html

In addition to the usual monitoring of human rights violations and human rights related trials, the site issues public statements, alone or along with other NGO's and monitors the Greek and Balkan media for stereotypes and hate speech. A links on human rights, international organizations and NGOs are also provided. Helsinki Monitor started in 1997 a Roma Office in cooperation with the European Roma Rights Center. The site is linked to the center of documentation and information on minorities in Europe and Southeast Europe. Languages: English, Greek.

Belgrade Centre for Human Rights (Eng)

http://site-wizard.com/usr/bgcentar/english/index.php

The main purpose of the Centre is to study human rights and humanitarian law and to disseminate knowledge about them. It intends thereby to promote the development of democracy and the rule of law in the FR Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro), in the successor states of the former Yugoslavia and in other societies in transition from authoritarian to democratic rule.

Education for Democracy Foundation (FED) (Eng, Pol, Rus)

http://www.edudemo.org.pl

The FED was established at the end of the 1980’s as a cooperative effort between Polish and American pro-democratic educators. Since then, it promotes the dissemination of knowledge concerning democracy and a free market economy as well as provide skills for civic activity in a democratic state. The Foundation's initial task is granting assistance in this field to educators and activists of non-governmental, trade union, youth and local governmental organizations in Poland and other countries of Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia. Site available in English, Polish and Russian.

International Institute for Democracy (IID) (Eng, Fr)
Institut international de la démocratie (IID) (Ang, Fr)

http://www.iidemocracy.coe.int

The IID was created by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, the European Parliament and a number of national parliaments. The Institute's main role is to encourage cooperation on a world-wide scale between governmental, non-governmental and inter-parliamentary organisations, as well as between national parliaments, with a view to promoting and strengthening pluralistic democracy. Site available in English and French.

L'IID a été créé par l'Assemblée parlementaire du Conseil de l'Europe, le Parlement européen et plusieurs parlements nationaux. La mission essentielle de l'Institut consiste à encourager la coopération à l'échelle mondiale entre les organisations gouvernementales, non gouvernementales et interparlementaires, ainsi qu'entre parlements nationaux, en vue de promouvoir et de renforcer la démocratie pluraliste. Site disponible en anglais et français.

Politeia Network for Citizenship and Democracy in Europe (Eng)

http://www.politeia.net

Politeia is a virtual organization of more than 1500 persons and institutions that are active in the field of citizenship and political education and wishing to cooperate at European level. The goal of the network is to promote the social and political participation of the European citizens. Website available in English only.

Union interparlementaire (Fr)

http://www.ipu.org/french/home.htm

L'Union interparlementaire est l'organisation internationale des Parlements des Etats souverains. Foyer de la concertation interparlementaire à l'échelle mondiale, l'Union oeuvre pour la paix et la coopération entre les peuples et l'affermissement de la démocratie représentative. Le site permet notamment l'accès aux bases de données des chambres de tous les parlements membres !

World Democracy Audit (Eng)

http://www.globalaudit.org/

This organisation draws together comparative data relating to the level of democracy in over 200 countries and dependencies, using criteria such as political rights, press freedom, level of corruption, civil liberties, and human rights. Presents democracy rankings for country groupings such as the OECD, the European Union, G7, and the Arab League, and an overall ranking of nations with populations over 1 million.

World Movement for Democracy (Eng)

http://www.wmd.org

The World Movement for Democracy is a global network of democrats, including activists, practitioners, academics, policy makers, and funders, who have come together to cooperate in the promotion of democracy. Website in English only.

Young Women and Democracy Programme (Eng)

http://www.antenna.nl/ywd

The Young Women and Democracy Programme, funded by a grant from the European Union (PHARE/TACIS), seeks to promote the political involvement of young women in Central and Eastern European Countries and Newly Independent States. The Programme organizes regional seminars, email trainings, local action days, pilot speakers’ tours and publishes a newsletter. Site available in English only.