Dear AEGEEans! Here is the bi-weekly newsletter of AEGEE-Europe, full of news, opportunities and AEGEE Spirit!

Dear AEGEEans, it's a pleasure to introduce you to AEGEE Discounts: the platform for discounts for AEGEEans.

You forgot the link of the FlixBus discounts? Can't remember where to get the 5€ codes of N26 or can't find the way to support AEGEE-Europe through EDUopinions? Shipping something but don't know the code for Eurosender? Just go to aegee.org/discounts and enjoy all the discounts for AEGEEans. It will keep updating with every new partnership that benefits 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.

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.

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.

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.

We look forward to the participation of many young people in your communities!

May Peace Prevail on Earth

The Goi Peace Foundation

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.

Are you interested in organise a debate-watching parties? The European Youth Forum has prepared these guidelines based in the Maastricht debate 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

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 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 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 Booklet for workshops you can use for these activities!

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 and Android and tell your friends!

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 Booklet how to sharpen your civic skills and what kind of activities you can organize in your local to learn more about SDG #16!

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 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 in until 30th of April 2019!

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. 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.

POLICY SPOTLIGHT

Equal Rights news

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.
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.
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.

Youth Development news

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.
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.
A new set of minimum right for employees in the EU, aiming to increase the working conditions. Read more here.

PARTNERSHIPS

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We would like to introduce you to the newest partner of AEGEE-Europe: Booking.com!

We've partnered up with 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.
Simply go to the link 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!

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!

We've partnered up with N26 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

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
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

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