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.