European Youth ForumWhat are we doing in 2018?

Social and Economic Inclusion

Advocate for a rights-based approach to migration, focusing on the specific situation of young refugees, migrants and asylum seekers

Progress

100%

Ongoing: 100%
Completed: 0%
Not started: 0%
Not completed: 0%

People

  • Carina

    Carina Autengruber

  • George-Konstantinos

    George-Konstantinos Charonis

  • Eszter

    Eszter Somogyi

Activities

Activity 1

Status: ongoing

01.2018 > 12.2018

Input into EP elections and MFF messaging, including through Migration and Human Rights Network.

Activity 2

Status: ongoing

01.2018 > 12.2018

Promotion of the European Youth Initiative Fund and its results through different communication channels and participation at relevant events.

Activity 3

Status: ongoing

01.2018 > 12.2018

Setting up and day-to-day management of the European Youth Initiative Fund (EYIF), including exploring possible continuation of the project in 2019.

Activity 4

Status: ongoing

01.2018 > 12.2018

Support the Migration and Human Rights Network, particularly in relation to the inclusion of displaced and migrant youth within youth organisations through the development of a checklist as well as through capacity building.

Activity 5

Status: ongoing

05.2018 > 12.2018

Gathering information about youth organisations and youth initiatives working towards the inclusion of displaced young people in 5 EYIF countries.

Activity 6

Status: ongoing

01.2018 > 12.2018

Participate in and feed into the work of the EU Expert Group on youth work for young refugees and migrants.

Activity 7

Status: ongoing

01.2018 > 12.2018

Advocate for the adoption of EU Council Conclusions on the role of youth work for young refugees and migrants.

Outcomes

2018

  1. 1

    The Youth Forum's work and messaging on the 2019 European Parliamentary elections as well as the Multiannual Financial Framework address young migrants and refugees.

  2. 2

    Increased visibility of the European Youth Initiative Fund, the funded projects and their results.

  3. 3

    Increased cooperation among young refugees, refugee-led organisations and youth organisations.

  4. 4

    Increased understanding of Member Organisations' involvement in policy work and activities related to the inclusion of displaced youth.

  5. 5

    EU Council Conclusions and Commission toolkit on the role of youth work for young refugees and migrants address the rights of young refugees & migrants as well as reflect the role of youth organisations in integration.

Indicators

Youth Forum's manifesto for EP elections includes committments on inclusion of young refugees, and messaging on the post-2020 MFF includes financial committments on the topic.

Number of events and social media posts disseminating information about the EYIF.

Number of successfully implemented projects.

Number of refugee-led youth initiatives engaging with the Youth Forum's work on migration (EYIF and MHRN).

List of youth organisations and youth initiatives working towards the inclusion of displaced young people from 5 EYIF countries.