Dear AEGEEans,
welcome to this edition of the Newsletter!
In this edition of the newsletter, we have news about our Youth Rights campaign and are still counting on your support!
Also, the Y Vote 2014 campaign has kicked off with its first two conventions this month, both of them taking place in Spain.
If you are looking for a job currently, you might be interested in the offers we have gathered for you below.
Yours,
Comité Directeur 2013-2014
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News
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YouthRights.NOW Campaign. Time to ACT!
In the past weeks we have prepared a campaign for Youth Rights which was developed in April in Strasbourg by AEGEE, OBESSU, JEF-Europe, IGLYO, EFIL, YEU, TEJO, CNJ, VJR, and ELSA (Legal advisor) and supported and adviced by the European Youth Forum (YFJ) and the Advisory Council on Youth of the CoE.
The campaing aims at rising the awareness about youth rights mentioned in the Position Paper of Youth Forum (YFJ) among young people all over Europe and at bringing the topic of a legal framework for youth rights back on the agenda of the Council of Europe to ensure these rights to be respected in every county.
The campaign consists of an informational promo video translated in 24 languages, illustrating the youth rights. It redirects to the main website which lists all Youth Rights.
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Y Vote 2014 kicked off its campaign in Valladolid
From 18th to 22nd of September 2013, 32 AEGEE members gathered in Valladolid to officially Kick-off the Y Vote 2014 project. The Y Vote project aims at turning students and first-time voters into actors of the European Parliamentary Elections, coming up in May 2014.
Supported by the Youth In Action project, this convention enabled AEGEE members to discuss and find out more about the lack of youth participation in the EP Elections, and proposing ways to face this issue, both through policy recommendations and concrete actions.
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AEGEE present at the Human Dimension Implementation Meeting of OSCE in Warsaw
AEGEE was present at the largest European conference on Human Rights and Democracy, organised yearly by OSCE. A delegation of seven members attended the discussions and participated in the side events, and thanks to the work of our current Liaison Officer towards OSCE, Alin-Florin Calin, we also held a meeting with the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights about possible participation of AEGEE in Election Observation Missions under OSCE. We also found out that OSCE has an increasing interest in involving youth in their work so we opened many opportunities for collaboration in the future, under the Swiss Chairmanship in 2014.
Read more:
http://www.osce.org/hdim_2013 |
Building Peace in the University of Youth and Development in Mollina, Spain.
AEGEE travelled to the University of Youth and Development in Mollina with one objective: putting together young people from the Caucasus area in a neutral place to build up a project of conflict transformation. Our participants came from all countries involved in the conflicts of the region, but they discovered they share a lot, especially in their daily challenges, so they joined efforts to find a way to change the situation from a youth perspective.
Watch the video from the training:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqNTk01FC8s |
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The
AEGEEan Section |
Teaming Up for AEGEE Fair at ZarAgora
Two girls from The AEGEEan have been chosen as fair managers for Autumn Agora Zaragoza. One being Anna Gumbau (AEGEE-Barcelona), the editor of the Working Groups/Project Teams section and the second being Dasha Onohova (AEGEE-Moskva), who is famous for the pictures she takes at the statutory events. The two girls also Work together in the Culture Working Group (CWG), but there is much more to their AEGEE story and The AEGEEan shares it with you here.
Read more:
http://www.zeus.aegee.org/magazine/2013/09/29/teaming-up-for-aegee-fair-at-zaragora/ |
LGBT Rights – Russia, Why?
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Local of the Month: AEGEE-Genova and its Outstanding Planning Meeting
If someone still believes that stereotype about the citizens of Genova being greedy and narrow-minded, they haven’t met the members of AEGEE-Genova. This young local, who signed the Convention d’Adhésion at EBM Riga 2011, is growing fast and definitely likes to think big. That was the reason they organized the Planning Meeting 2013, where a wide group of AEGEEans gathered to discuss about the Focus Areas for the upcoming Strategic Plan 2014-17.
Read more:
http://www.zeus.aegee.org/magazine/2013/10/07/local-of-the-month-aegee-genova-and-its-outstanding-planning-meeting/ |
It’s really up to Youth – YVote kick off in Valladolid
A sunny, clear day welcomed me to Valladolid on Wednesday 18th of September. As I was picking up my backpack from the bus, I found myself wondering what those five days would bring me. I wasn’t sure about what to expect. I did not yet realize how some of my thoughts and points of view about Europe would change in such a short period of time. I wasn’t aware of what amazing people I would meet…
Read more:
http://www.zeus.aegee.org/magazine/2013/10/09/its-really-up-to-youth-yvote-kick-off-in-valladolid/ |
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Beyond
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Sign for the European Citizens Initiative on Mobility Programmes
Only 16 (!) more days left to sign. Help Erasmus NOW! the petition of the Fraternite 2020 group, which wants to enhance EU exchange programmes – like Erasmus or the European Voluntary Service (EVS) – in order to contribute to a united Europe based on solidarity among citizens.
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AEGEE's contribution to the European Year of citizens
2013 is the European Year of Citizens. AEGEE is member of the Alliance for the European Year of Citizens, and thus, contributes to the preparation of policy recommendations which will be presented to decision-makers on European level, in order to reach a more inclusive and participative European democracy.
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External
Opportunities |
PHOTO CONTEST “CAPTURE THE ENERGY - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy”
The Province of Udine (Italy) wants to raise the awareness on energy efficiency and renewable energies by organizing a photographic contest. Participants are invited to submit images that are related to renewable energies. The picture should strongly convey the message of energy efficiency, that is the ability of “doing more with less”.
Prizes will be awarded to the top three images that best represent the goal of the contest, according to the technical competence and the originality. The contest is open to all amateur photographers, at least 18 years of age and European Union citizens. The participation is completely free of charge.
1° prize: Gift voucher for photography shop - € 600,00 value
2° prize: Gift voucher for photography shop - € 400,00 value
3° prize: Gift voucher for photography shop - € 200,00 value
Deadline for submissions (max. 2 images) is November 17th, 2013, 12pm (UTC+1)
To take part in the competition, fill in the registration form on the website www.keeppoint.it
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Apply for the European Youth Event 2014
The European Youth Event 2014 is organised by the European Parliament and will take place from 9-11 of May 2014 in Strasbourg, France. It aims to be an 'agenda changer'. The future of the EU belongs to the younger generation, therefore you should have a contribution in debating and shaping it. It will bring together up to 5,000 other young Europeans aged between 16 and 30 from 28 Member States and beyond to come and actively participate.
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Job Vacancies in Anna Lindh Foundation
The Anna Lindh Foundation seeks for recruitment the following vacant posts:
For the “Operating Grant Agreement” Programme and for the “Citizens for Dialogue” Programme
Deadline 19.10.2013
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EU video competition for young people
The European Commission has just launched a video competition in the run-up of the European Development Days. In the run-up to European Development Days 2013 – Europe’s premier forum on development, poverty eradication and sustainable development – the European Commission want you to have your say! All you have to do is make a short video (no more than 120 seconds) answering the following question: If you could have your say, how would you fight poverty?
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Vacancy at the European Policy Centre
The European Policy Centre (EPC) is seeking a part-time Programme Leader to manage and coordinate its role as operational partner in the FutureLab Europeproject, a network of young European citizens, initiated by the European Alliance for Democratic Citizenship, a consortium of European foundations led by the Körber Foundation.
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Participate: Picture the future of learning"! EUCIS-LLL photo contest
The European Civil Society Platform on Lifelong Learning (EUCIS-LLL), in partnership with the UEF/Learning for Well-Being andInterRail, is launching an image contest entitled "Picture the Future of Learning - Unlocking each and everyone's unique potential" Share your creativity with us and get a chance to win an InterRail Global Pass! The 10 best pictures will be exhibited at the European Parliament during the Lifelong Learning Week, 2-6 December 2013. You can submit your picture until 10 November in the following categories:
# Learning environments: learning takes place everyday, everywhere. Where and with whom would you like to learn?
# Learning diversity: the motto of Europe is “united in diversity”. How could we include different learners and take into account different ways of learning?
# Learning Europe: the EU is contributing to our future. How could we live, learn and shape Europe?
You can also participate in the competition by voting for the best picture online! Participate also on Facebook and share this application with your family, colleagues and friends!
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Upcoming
Events |
23- 30 November
Aachen
The “Y Vote 2014” project invites you to attend a Training for Multipliers, which objective is to train and empower YOU to take action in your local community and to make a change to increase the participation of young people in the European Parliamentary Elections! The European Union has a tremendous impact in our reality nowadays.
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21.11.2013 - 24.11.2013
LEIPZIG
European Event organized by AEGEE Leipzig, introducing Leipzig, the city of world famous Johann Sebastian Bach, Richard Wagner, Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy and the well known "Thomaner"-Choir as a magical place of music!
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22.11.2013 - 24.11.2013
SANTANDER
A NWM is a meeting organised by a NetCom, attended by all the antennae that belong to the same Network. In these events, the state of the region is analyzed, ways of working are shared, workshops about thematics important for AEGEE-Europe are held, etc.
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24.11.2013 - 01.12.2013
IZMIR, TURKEY
Summer is coming! Be one of the 25 motivated participants that will travel to the city of Izmir, the pearl of the Aegean! Learn how to organise a Summer University from zero! All the required steps for a successful event! Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skills!
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28.11.2013 - 01.12.2013
POZNAŃ
We invite you to the beatiful city of Poznań to the most amazing Network Meeting ever – the first Interregional Network Meeting! From the 29th November till the 1st December Poznań will be hosting 200 amazing AEGEEans!
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28.11.2013 - 01.12.2013
ESKIŞEHIR
Eskişehir, the most beautiful student city of Turkey is shining for you to spread your ideas, implement partnerships, networking and meet your lovely AEGEEans!
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29.11.2013 - 01.12.2013
VIENNA
Discover Vienna's irresistible charm during the magical season of Christmas markets, participate in stimulating discussions about hot topics in AEGEE, and come back to your local with many great memories and new ideas.
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29.11.2013 - 01.12.2013
ROSTOV-NA-DONU
Have you ever seen a true Slavic soul? Have your ever visited the source of Russian culture? We are waiting for you in Rostov – na –Donu to unplug the traditional Slavik SPIRIT and to splash into the world of Russ heritage.
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13.12.2013 - 16.12.2013
UTRECHT
During this Network Meeting we will discuss everything that is relevant for the future of AEGEE and your local. We will touch upon all kinds of topics that are relevant within this subject, for example AEGEE Identity, HR, our new Strategic Plan, Projects & Working Groups and so much more!
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28.12.2013 - 04.01.2014
MOSCOW
Do you wanna celebrate NY in amazing place with fun friendly people? Would you like to know what is "Noviy god po-russki" ?Would you like to taste delicious russian dishes?Would you like to know more about russian culrute?Come to Moscow and celebrate with us on the Red square!
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30.12.2013 - 01.01.2014
POLAND, GDAŃSK
TOP SECRET
OPERATION: New Year's Eve
SUBJECT: 007 Reporting For Duty
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External
Events |
5-12 November 2013
Bar, Montenegro
Main aim of training is to provide knowledge, skills and methods to active volunteers, peers and excluded youth how to successfully enter into labour market presenting to them the possibilities of employment through different ways of engagement.
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10-13 December 2013
Budapest, Hungary
The seminar offers a platform for reflection, connection & transfer between EU youth policy developments, research and practice. The focus will be on three fields of action of the EU Youth Strategy: EMPLOYMENT, SOCIAL INCLUSION and PARTICIPATION.
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29 November - 6 December 2013
Faro | Algarve, Portugal
This training course aims to allow youth leaders, youth workers and local authorities officers to work together developing their competences to create spaces where youth can work with municipalities in the development of their communities.
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18-24 November 2013
Oasecentrum Dilbeek, Belgium - FL
This training course focuses on how to support self-directed learning in a non-formal (YiA) learning context. Participants will have the opportunity to experience self-directed learning themself & learn how to support a self-directed learning process.
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25 November - 1 December 2013
Trebnitz / Mark , Germany
30 youth trainers, students or trainees from all over Europe will exchange methods and experience in cross-border youth projects. We want to focus on European aspects like the European elections in May 2014, the European Citizens Initiative (ECI).
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