The study sessions are organised in co-operation with youth organisations and networks and the Council of Europe’s Youth Department and are hosted by one of the European Youth Centres.

Eligibility

- European/International non-governmental youth organisations with partners or branches in at least 8 European countries;

- European formal or informal networks of youth organisations and other non- governmental youth structures bringing together partners from at least 8 European countries; networks are considered eligible if their members or affiliates share a common purpose and long-term aims and their commitment for cooperation clearly goes beyond a specific time, project or activity;

- Sub-regional networks of youth organisations and/or national youth councils and structures involved in youth work, from at least 5 neighbouring countries

Applicants should be involved in areas of youth work relevant to the Council of Europe’s youth policy and interested in contributing to the work priorities 2024-2027 and principles of the Council of Europe’s youth field.

Eligible activities

International youth events/seminars/study sessions lasting between 4 and 8 days, which bring together members of youth organisations or networks and experts for discussions on a specific subject relevant to the priorities and programmes of the Council of Europe Youth sector. 

Activities should fall within the following priorities:

• Revitalising pluralistic democracy
• Young people’s access to rights
• Living together in peaceful and inclusive societies
• Youth work
• Developing and strengthening youth policy based on Council of Europe standards.

Deadlines

- 15 April, for activities planned for January-June of the following year

- 15 October, for activities planned for July-December of the following year.

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