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  • Youth Democraid International Youth Forum: A Shared Youth Voice for Democracy

    Youth Democraid International Youth Forum: A Shared Youth Voice for Democracy

    Within the framework of the Youth DemocrAID Education, Debate, Action project, co-funded by the EU’s CERV Programme, YouNet organized in the International Youth Forum, a dynamic event that brought together young leaders and partner organisations from five European countries. The Forum became a vibrant platform where participants exchanged ideas, good practices and strategies to strengthen…

  • Algorithm VS Awareness: Navigating Realms of Social Media Manipulation

    Algorithm VS Awareness: Navigating Realms of Social Media Manipulation

    In the contemporary, increasingly digital-intertwined environment, being well-informed in society is more than just reacting or clicking a post, it’s a fundamental matter in safeguarding democracy itself. Algorithms, artificial intelligence, and social media systems systematically curate the information that we media users encounter daily, which influences our public perception based on what we see, believe,…

  • ‘Introduction to Democracy and Citizenship’: A Youth Workshop by Youth for Equality

    ‘Introduction to Democracy and Citizenship’: A Youth Workshop by Youth for Equality

    On April 8, 2025, our organization Youth for Equality successfully organized a local workshop titled Introduction to Democracy and Citizenship within the framework of the international project Youth DemocrAID, supported by the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) programme of the European Union. The workshop was designed for high school students and focused on encouraging…

  • Youth for Equality Hosts ‘Youth Leadership and Empowerment’ Workshop for Young People

    Youth for Equality Hosts ‘Youth Leadership and Empowerment’ Workshop for Young People

    On April 9, 2025, Youth for Equality organized a workshop titled Youth Leadership and Empowerment as part of the international project Youth DemocrAID, supported by the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) programme of the European Union. The session was designed to inspire and equip young people with knowledge and tools to better understand their…

  • Engaging Youth in Civic Participation: ‘Community, Action and Grassroots Initiatives’ Workshop

    Engaging Youth in Civic Participation: ‘Community, Action and Grassroots Initiatives’ Workshop

    On April 16, 2025, Youth for Equality organized a workshop titled Community Action and Grassroots Initiatives as part of the international project Youth DemocrAID, supported by the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) programme of the European Union. The aim of the workshop was to encourage young people to explore the concept of grassroots activism…

  • ‘Political Participation and Advocacy’ Workshop Highlights the Power of Youth Voices

    ‘Political Participation and Advocacy’ Workshop Highlights the Power of Youth Voices

    On May 28, 2025, Youth for Equality organized a local workshop titled Political Participation and Advocacy as part of the international Youth DemocrAID project, supported by the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) programme of the European Union. The event aimed to raise awareness among young people about the importance of political engagement and civic advocacy as…

  • TikTok & Truth: Can Social Media be Used for Civic Education?

    TikTok & Truth: Can Social Media be Used for Civic Education?

    Since its launch in 2016 Tiktok has grown into a global platform with over 1 billion users worldwide. More than half its users are young people aged 15-24, making it a powerful way to connect with the youth of today. While many turn to social media platforms to stay in touch with friends and family,…

  • What it Means to be European: Youth Voices for Europe Day

    What it Means to be European: Youth Voices for Europe Day

    Why We Celebrate Europe Day Every year on May 9th, Europe celebrates Europe Day, a key moment in the history of the European Union. It marks the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, delivered on May 9, 1950, by French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman. This visionary speech proposed the creation of a united Europe to prevent future conflicts and…

  • Empowering Young Voices: Democracy in Action at Liceo Laura Bassi

    Empowering Young Voices: Democracy in Action at Liceo Laura Bassi

    We had the opportunity to visit Liceo Laura Bassi to introduce our project, Youth DemocrAID: Education, Debate, Action, through a series of interactive workshops aimed at promoting youth engagement and democratic values. In total, we conducted four workshops, each focused on a different topic but all united by a common goal: empowering young people to actively…

  • Representation and Leadership: The Role of Women in Contemporary Politics

    Representation and Leadership: The Role of Women in Contemporary Politics

    In the majority of societies across the world and history, women have not played an important role in democracy. Throughout history, women have not been recognized as important figures due to the patriarchal structures that dominated many societies, which relegated them to domestic roles and limited their participation in public life. This, combined with restricted…

  • Promoting Gender Equality: Inspiring Stories of Women Driving Change in Europe

    Promoting Gender Equality: Inspiring Stories of Women Driving Change in Europe

    In recent years, the European Union (EU) has placed significant emphasis on promoting gender equality within its institutions and across its member states. This effort to foster a more inclusive and equitable society is grounded in the belief that everyone—regardless of gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, or other aspects of diversity—deserves the opportunity to lead…

  • Seminar on “Youth, Democracy and Active Participation: Strengthening Our Voices”

    Seminar on “Youth, Democracy and Active Participation: Strengthening Our Voices”

    On November 12, 2024, Trnava University became a vibrant hub of discussion and inspiration as 51 young people and students gathered for a seminar within the Youth DemocrAID project, funded by the CERV program. Organized by Youth for Equality, the event focused on the pivotal role of youth in democratic processes, exploring the impact of the…

  • International Seminar in Trnava, Slovakia

    International Seminar in Trnava, Slovakia

    On a 2 days event in September 19-20 2024, organized as part of the Youth DemocrAID project under the CERV (Citizens, Equality, Rights, and Values) programme, an international seminar and a Training of Trainers were organized in Trnava, Slovakia. Day 1: International Seminar on Youth, Democracy, and Europe The first day was dedicated to the…

  • Youth Democraid Kick-Off Meeting

    Youth Democraid Kick-Off Meeting

    On Thursday, July 11, 2024, the Youth DemocrAID project held its online kick-off meeting. The consortium of partners from YouNet (Italy), Youth for Equality (Slovakia), Klaster Innowacji Spolecznych (Poland), Citizen Crossroads (Greece), and GloUni (Portugal) met to discuss project details and plan the next steps. The meeting covered the creation of podcasts and workshops for…

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