Dear AEGEEans! Here is the bi-weekly newsletter of AEGEE-Europe, full of
news, opportunities and AEGEE Spirit!
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platform for discounts for AEGEEans.*
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*OPEN CALLS*
*New EU-funded project for **the Stronger** Europe*
AEGEE-Yerevan is happy to announce the launch of new 2 years long European
programme "Check-in Europe". The project aims to boost the sectorial
cooperation of civil society organizations and the governmental
institutions, as well to promoting the European values and the idea of
European integration among the young people. The programme engages with
partner organizations from Georgia, Ukraine and Poland. The programme is
funded by European Commission in the frame of Capacity Building In The
Field of Youth 2019 (Erasmus+ KA2).
You can follow our partners pages and apply for the fully funded exchange
programs: EuroClub, Center for Euroinitiatives, Stowarzyszenie Semper
Avanti.
More information here
<https://www.facebook.com/AEGEE.Yerevan/photos/a.164734350230585/2068927853144549/?type=3&theater>
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*Youth Forum: Youth activism in the Euro-Mediterranean region*
Are you a young researcher striving to participate in debates on security,
political and social developments in the Euro-Mediterranean area?
Conceived and funded by the IEMed, the Youth Forum, gathering over 30
participants from over 10 countries, offers a unique opportunity to debate
and exchange with policy makers and other young experts on key issues in
the Euro-Mediterranean area and to contribute to policy shaping in the
region.
This year's edition will take place in Barcelona on 16-17 June. It will
focus on online and offline youth activism in the Euro-Mediterranean
region.
Apply by 30th of April and find more information here
<https://www.iemed.org/presentacio-en/liemed/convocatoria-de-propostes/iii-iemed-youth-forum>
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*UEF: We are Europe Citizens' Agora | Barcelona*
UEF second Citizen’s Agora in the framework of the “We are Europe” project
is taking place in *Barcelona on **26th** of April at ESCI-UPF School of
International Studies.*
The Agora promotes societal engagement within the debate on the Future of
Europe. It will allow you to address crucial topics such as future,
challenges of democracy in Europe and the insight of local – national and
European perspective on the future of Europe debate. Building on a strong
coalition of civil society organisation, citizens and network of political
stakeholders and regional authorities the Citizens’ Agora aims to encourage
and strengthen European-oriented citizen participation to the European
Parliament Elections 2019.
Apply before the 22nd of April and find more information here
<https://www.federalists.eu/we-are-europe/we-are-europe-citizens-agora-barcelona/>
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*Essay contets “Creating a Society Full of Kindness”*
Young people from around the world are invited to enter the 2019
International Essay Contest for Young People organized by the Goi Peace
Foundation.
The theme for this year's contest is: *"CREATING A SOCIETY FULL OF
KINDNESS."* As 20th anniversary special edition, this year’s contest
involves action in addition to writing.
*The deadline for entry is June 15, 2019.*
Prize winners will receive a cash award and will be invited to Japan for
the award ceremony. Please see the complete guidelines below or here
<https://www.goipeace.or.jp/en/work/essay-contest>.
We look forward to the participation of many young people in your
communities!
May Peace Prevail on Earth
The Goi Peace Foundation
<http://www.morpheuscup.com/register-now>
Do you have an innovative project and would you like to have the
opportunity to make it real?
Then you have to check this opportunity!
The Morpheus cup is the largest European universities and graduate schools’
championship, each year gathers the best European students to compete
through their projects and a day of themed open-innovation challenges.
The Morpheus Prize is an individual or group project/startup competition
submitted online on a range of categories (HealthTech, HR Tech, IoT,
Costumer Experience & AI). The top three projects from each category will
be invited to pitch in Luxembourg on May 22nd, overall, winners of each
category will have the chance to pitch again, the same day, in front of
renowned professionals.
This event has been placed under the patronage of the European Commission
since it began. This year, Mr Carlos Moedas (European Commissioner for
Research, Science and Innovation) supports the Morpheus Cup.
Register here <http://www.morpheuscup.com/register-now> and get more
information!
Are you interested in organise a debate-watching parties? The European
Youth Forum has prepared these guidelines
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based
in the Maastricht debate <https://www.maastrichtdebate.eu/> between the
leading candidates for the European Commission Presidency that is taking
place on 29th of April.
If you are organizing something, share it through social media through the
hashtags *#ChangeIsComing and #MaastrichtDebate*
* Submit your ideas for articles for Key to Europe!*
Your local did an action you're proud of? Why not share it by writing an
article about it? Or you always thought an article was missing in *Key To
Europe*? It's time for you to get into action and submit your ideas!
We are looking first for ideas. If you're selected, we'll send you an email
and all the instruction on where to submit your article(s).
The numbers of articles per person are not limited.
Turn yourself into a journalist and submit your ideas via
https://forms.gle/iWMBZyiodFJcyD5y8this form *until 23:59 CET on 30.04.2019*
*AEGEE NEWS*
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*European Citizenship Working Group Action Month*
*// What is the European Citizenship Action Month? *
It is a thematic month organized by the European Citizenship Working Group,
with the aim to support the network to fulfill their objectives.
*//What are the objectives? *
Every year during EPM the network decides on their objectives for the
upcoming year and each of the Working Groups are working on.
The objectives in the area of European Citizenship for 2018/19 are:
1. Gain support for the reduction of mobility barriers by at least 30
decision makers.
2. Organize 3 case study trips in order to gather knowledge and advocate
for more equal opportunities for young people.
3. Create a Branded Activity and involve at least 30 locals in organizing
events related to it.
4. Organise at least 40 local activities on the functioning of European
institutions.
*//What do I have to do? *
We need YOUR action! Organize thematic events that are connected to the
Focus Areas in your local.
For that we prepared a booklet
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nzLPUd-9uNXs42v5q1bIlJSuaO7R_yLH/view?fbclid=IwAR3FWty02ALWZ4Mj2Fpt7m6gASEzkm3haqslBctc59jYYclidMs3u2p0oQk>
with
a variety of activities, from easy to hard, from beginners to experts, that
you can find here!
*Guidelines for Organizing Workshops with High School Students*
Would you like to bring some AEGEE spirit into the high schools? The CEWG
just published 2 Booklets to help you to organize activities with high
school students! Check the Guidelines
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dsSnkomBiA4wRC0i9HqoutTXkX2X5TfS/view> for
practical advice, tips and tricks that might be useful when planning and
organizing such events in high schools or outside of high schools, and the
Workshop
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1y8OAsaWy3PnakCFMjsVxPUruZCdUYS1u/view>
Booklet
for workshops you can use for these activities!
<https://www.howtovote.eu/>
*Voting should be easy - with our app it is!*
Do you know how you can vote for the European Parliament elections? Our app
will let you find out - with just 2 simple questions.
*Because voting should be easy.*
Download it for iOS
<https://itunes.apple.com/nl/app/how-to-vote/id1438224529?l=en&mt=8> and
Android <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.yvote.howtovote> and
tell your friends!
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/12QZnfSd72qahd4EbiMLcJZ1Thj1m1GDL/view>
*SDGs AEGEE Challenge - April: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions Month*
Peace, stability, human rights and effective governance, based on the rule
of law are fundamental requirements for building a sustainable future.
However, there are big differences between regions regarding these aspects
in the world. Check out our
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/12QZnfSd72qahd4EbiMLcJZ1Thj1m1GDL/view>
Booklet
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/12QZnfSd72qahd4EbiMLcJZ1Thj1m1GDL/view> how
to sharpen your civic skills and what kind of activities you can organize
in your local to learn more about SDG #16!
<https://chuffed.org/project/europe-on-track#/supporters>
*Support Europe on Track and win an Interrail pass!*
Do you want to feel part of one of the biggest AEGEE-Europe's projects?
You can support Europe on Track with the crowdfunding campaign
<https://chuffed.org/project/europe-on-track#/supporters> and, at the same
time, get some exclusive perks!
Check out our merchandising and get the chance to win an Interrail pass to
travel in Europe for free!
*Take part in the ESNsurvey 2019!*
The *ESNsurvey 2019* is here and is focusing on the *impact of the abroad
experience* in the participation of international students in society. Does
going abroad make students more engaged at a political, civil, and social
level? What are the particular aspects of active citizenship gained through
the abroad experience? Does this have an impact on their opinion about the
European Union, as the entity that finances the Erasmus+ Programme? And on
their voting behaviour? How do these elements interact with each other?
*Make sure to fill it here <https://esn.org/survey2019> in until 30th of
April 2019!*
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScRR_W0zt3o2mdFdipogJry7Bfrs69kdygUOPdS1MKULlcBKQ/viewform>
*Summer University Survey!*
The 30 Years of Summer University Project together with SUCT have issued a
survey which targets all members of AEGEE - oldies and newbies, those who
have participated in 5 SUs already and those who have never done so,
experienced organizers and lazy couch potatoes! Help us to improve AEGEE's
flagship project for the future and tell us what you connect with Summer
Universities in this survey
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScRR_W0zt3o2mdFdipogJry7Bfrs69kdygUOPdS1MKULlcBKQ/viewform>.
You only have to invest a few minutes of your time, but can contribute to
the next #SUmmerOfYourLife! If you have any questions about the survey,
please contact us at [log in to unmask]
*Agora preparation sessions are back!*
There are *3 weeks left until Agora*, are you ready? Enhance your knowledge
and ask your questions during yet another edition of the Agora preparation
sessions!
The sessions are a part of the *Agora Mentorship project by HRC* and their
content is created and presented by the Chair Team of AEGEE-Europe. Save
the dates!
20|04 and 27|04 for sessions about Procedures, 22|04 and 28|04 for
Proposals, all sessions start at 20:00 CEST. For more details follow the Chair
Team Facebook page <https://www.facebook.com/ChairTeam/>.
POLICY SPOTLIGHT <http://>
*Equal Rights news*
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Brunei new law to punish homosexual sex and adultery
with death sentence: In the small Asian kingdom on Borneo the new law came
into force April 3rd. An international pushback demands the halt of this
vicious punishments. Read more here
<https://edition.cnn.com/2019/03/27/asia/brunei-anti-lgbt-stoning-law-intl/index.html>
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It’s not that Grey: a guide giving concrete tools to identify, bust
myths around it and fight sexual harassment. Read and download the guide
here
<https://periodbrussels.eu/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Its-not-that-Grey_Period_Guide_2019_online.pdf>
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ECFR study shows immigration, not the biggest worry of many Europeans: a
study by the European Council for Foreign Relations shows that despite the
big populist push since 2015 immigration is not the biggest fear.
Emigration, climate change, corruption, nationalism are in the top of
people’s minds. Read more here
<https://www.dw.com/cda/en/emigration-more-worrying-than-immigration-for-many-europeans-says-ecfr-study/a-48142331>
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*Youth Development news*
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How will Articficial Intelligence (AI) influence our future? AI can
benefit a lot of sectors but it also brings new challenges. A pilot phase
has been launched to work on ethical guidelines for the Artificial
Intelligence (AI) development and implementation. More info can be found
here
<https://ec.europa.eu/commission/news/artificial-intelligence-2019-apr-08_en>
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The parliament approved the next Erasmus+ programme for 2021-2027. New:
tripled budget and focus on people with fewer opportunities and new
measures and actions to increase the number of participants. More info can
be found here
<http://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20190321IPR32121/erasmus-2021-2027-more-people-to-experience-learning-exchanges-in-europe>
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A new set of minimum right for employees in the EU, aiming to increase
the working conditions. Read more here
<http://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/headlines/society/20190404STO35070/gig-economy-eu-law-to-improve-workers-rights-infographic>
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and
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We would like to introduce you to *the newest partner* of AEGEE-Europe:
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We've partnered up with Booking.com <http://booking.com/> to offer AEGEEans
an automatic Genius update when booking short-term accommodation (hotel,
hostels and private housing as well)! *The Genius status grants you 10%
discount* in all the "Genius" marked locations in Booking.com, and also
some other perks ranging from *a free snack or cocktail on arrival, to free
shuttles to the airport.*
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and
sign up with your @aegee.org email. Don’t have one? Follow the instructions
under "Booking.com" in www.aegee.org/discounts to get an @aegee.org email
address!
<https://getcatchbox.com/what-is-catchbox/>
*Catchbox — The World’s First Throwable Microphone* provided AEGEE-Europe
with 4 catchboxes! AEGEE-Europe already successfully tested them out in
European Planning Meeting in Yerevan and Smart Cities Conference in
Thessaloniki. Catchbox is great to efficiently interact with your audience,
by throwing the microphones. If you would like to lend one for your
conference/big event, contact [log in to unmask] asking with at least 1
month in advance!
<http://www.aegee.org/N26>
We've partnered up with N26 <http://www.n26.com/> because it can be highly
beneficial for many AEGEEans.
In 2018 we are having EPM in Yerevan, and Agorae in Krakow and Istanbul,
and most people will need to exchange money. Well, with N26, you don't have
any fees for paying in a different currency, and it's exchanged at the best
rate, you don't have any fees for signing up or for transferring money.
Basically the bank with #nobullshit
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We are launching together a special limited promotion for AEGEEan. If you
make your new bank account, you will get 5€ for FREE!
*What to do:*
1.- Download the app from this link <http://bit.ly/N26AEGEE>
2.- During the setup of the account, introduce the 5€ code that you get
from: www.aegee.org/N26
3.- Once you set up your account, send at least 0,01€ to it, and you will
automatically get the 5€!
The number of codes for this limited promotion is *200*, so hurry up! Every
AEGEEan can get only 1, and it's valid only for NEW accounts.
Dear AEGEEans,
AEGEE-Europe has signed a partnership with Sharing Academy, the first
platform of peer-tutoring between university students from Spain.
Sharing Academy is the new resource that can be useful for your studies:
peer-tutoring from your colleagues from higher levels that can help you to
understand everything and to improve your marks.
Find your ideal teacher
<https://sharingacademy.com/es/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=aegee&utm_campaign=captacion_alumnos>
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