From 15 to 19 September, the Youth Regional Network of the Assembly of European Regions (AER-YRN) celebrated its Autumn Plenaries for the first time in the framework of the 20th University of Youth and Development (UYD) of the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe. 23 young participants from 13 different countries representing the AER-YRN at the 20th UYD actively engaged … [Read more...]
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Take a look at the AER-YRN’s programme for the 20th University on Youth & Development!
From 15 to 19 September, a group of young participants from 13 different European countries will represent AER - Youth Regional Network (YRN) at the Council of Europe North-South Centre's (NSC) 20th University on Youth and Development (UYD) in Mollina (Málaga). AER - YRN will contribute to the programme of the 20th edition of the UYD with various seminars and activities in … [Read more...]
Apply now for the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe’s 20th University on Youth and Development!
AER - Youth Regional Network (YRN) is very proud to announce its partnership with the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe 20th University on Youth and Development which will take place in Mollina, Málaga (Spain) in September 2019. This will be also the occasion to celebrate the YRN Autumn Committee Plenaries themed around the UYD'S 2019 annual focus "Youth & … [Read more...]
Thank You Monica
Monica Carlsson, former AER Vice President for Equal Opportunities and Inclusion, passed away on Wednesday 3 April 2019 It is with great sadness that AER was informed of the death of Ms Monica Carlsson, a long term and active member of our organisation. Ms Carlsson, an elected representative of the Swedish region of Norrbotten, fought relentlessly, at home and in Europe, for … [Read more...]
An integrated approach to the Sustainable Development Goals
The Committees' Work Programmes for 2018-2019 demonstrates a strong commitment towards the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). One of the main topics members decided to work on last Spring, was the use of the Sustainable Development Goals as a policy framework. Experience exchange and advocacy In this context, the AER Working Group on Energy and Climate Change … [Read more...]
Are you interested to work on community resilience within the Turkey and EU grant scheme?
The Hatay Municipality (TR) is working on the submission of a project under the Town Twinning Action between Turkey and the EU Grant Scheme and is urgently looking for European partners to complete the partnerships. The overall objective of this project is to enhance knowledge on community resilience. The main goal is to prepare a city resilience status report to influence … [Read more...]
Silver Economy Awards support Talents, Contributions and Participation of Older Persons in Society
Tuesday, September 26, 2017 - 14:26 The 2017 theme of the International Day of Older Persons is crucial to build an inclusive, fair, and sustainable future for us all. The Silver Economy Awards are meant to support this call, by tapping of talents, contributions and participation of older persons in society. As outlined by the United Nations, “preparing for an … [Read more...]
#ShineBright Antalya
On the occasion of the 2017 AER MYFER Award, the region of Antalya, in Turkey presented its project of School League. The initiative aims at creating social inclusion among young people through sport. It targets school-aged youngster, especially children with fewer opportunities within municipalities of Antalya: Muratpasa, Konyalti and Dosemealti. Sport competitions create … [Read more...]
MYFER Award ceremony
The Most Youth Friendly European Region Award ceremony took place yesterday in Sankt Pölten, Lower Austria on the occasion of the 2017 AER General Assembly. This ceremony, chaired by Sonja Steen, outgoing President of the AER Committee for Culture, Youth and Education, highlighted the efforts region make to become more youth-friendly territories. Youth participation and … [Read more...]
Gender Budgeting: the example of Vojvodina
In AER, the topic of Equal Opportunities is mainstreamed across the thematic work in the Committees.This is an opportunity to engage in mutual learning, share challenges and celebrate good practice. One of the topics, which was addressed on the occasion of the AER events on Equal Opportunities was gender budgeting, a practice which has been successfully implemented in … [Read more...]
MYFER Award jury meeting
Today, Tuesday 16 May early in the morning the jury of the Most Youth Friendly European Region Award met in Brussels, Belgium. Together, they evaluated the 10 shortlisted applications. After passionate debates, the jury selected MYFER 2017's grand winner. The winner will be publicly announced on 31 of May at the AER General Assembly in Austria. A special prize will also be … [Read more...]
URGENT partner search: project for groups at risk of discrimination
Abi Foundation - a Romanian non-profit organisation active in initiating and supporting projects in the field of education, culture and sports - is working on the launch of a Diversity Chart in Romania and is looking for European partners to join their project that will be submitted within the call for proposal 'Action grants to support national or transnational projects on … [Read more...]
#BeBoldForChange for the 2017 International Women’s Day
March 8, 2017 marks the 106th year that International Women’s Day (IWD) is recognised. IWD is a worldwide event that celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women, and calls for gender equality. Since full gender equality has yet to be achieved, IWD calls for women across the world to come together to force the world to recognise these … [Read more...]
Women entrepreneurship and citizenship in Guadeloupe
As women entrepreneurship is an important issue in which the Assembly of European Regions is involved, we featured the Youth Women Win project in one of our success stories from a member region – Guadeloupe (FR). The project, which is spearheaded by Arrimage Good’iles in collaboration with C for C NGO and Groupe One, is funded by the Erasmus+ programme and aims to give … [Read more...]
Come discover a Turkish Women Lobby Association
Under the framework of the topic of Equal opportunities and Inclusion, lies the topic of Gender Equality, which has been a key priority of AER for many years. In this vein, we are sharing information on the About All Women Lobby Association (AWLA or TÜKAL in Turkish), a leading Turkish Women Lobby Group. Founded in May 2006, AWLA is a NGO which provides support to Turkish … [Read more...]
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