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

*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>
.
*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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*Open call for a member of the Data Privacy Committee*
Are you looking for a chance to get active on the European level of AEGEE?
Is the GDPR one of your interests and would you like to be a part of like
minded international team? Then the DPC is just the right choice for you!
Do not hesitate and apply here
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to
become a member.

*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*

*AEGEE NEWS*
<https://www.facebook.com/yeahub/>

GREAT NEWS!
YEAH! is actually happening!
*But, wait... what is YEA**H! exactly?*

YEAH! is the brand new festival organized by AEGEE / European Students'
Forum
<https://www.facebook.com/aegee/?__tn__=K-R&eid=ARAVE_6BX1MSvb3lG9oU3e1XsRmMcejaxi3flZOl2PDIsrtfDRqMCe1sZ3AQeRef0JUFo38sT9aDA-lq&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARAfXWEqBPbFn3ylBstO217o48fhilb90gs6SEUyV7II2oLpgyEV4cALk11yQTtFHQicyZ_uPlSpGh1cWtAnZBDJ-jeJTjqybv0pgy_yPH24pu3AmCx6OQ2G0WdJitrvKt-hVP7GoIlA_ZB9UJ4V2xQMasgfYwYGJSU-3FgsyP4NpRWYGcNCBhmRRsYkS7lMzwz3g4VnQq6Op7mbgXl_035UQhO6UM2vjofNBq3XSlPFaE6r4RJAuzTroT5Zfk8ETrw8Cc4lBiFBKOa0o9liyXthXoHvfU2CSojmTYrWy5PSWo1ZRS_XS97r7Nm-Yeuss0YxuwdCDOzThe2zkA0>
, AEGEE-Torino
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, Togather
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and
the municipality of Torino.

It aims at attracting youngsters towards the volunteering world and, more
generally, to involve them in the sphere of active citizenship, by granting
visibility to big and small organizations active in the city. A festival
for young activists, by young activists, in which they are the ones who ask
questions and put on the table the topics they consider the most relevant
for the development of our society.

Social media is already out, so give a like in our Facebook page
<https://www.facebook.com/yeahub/> and follow all the news and updates
about the festival!

Also, you can follow it on Instagram @yeahub and be updated on everything!
*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.facebook.com/events/2362656033758499>

*GDPR Survey*

*25th of May GDPR came into force.*
Are you ready? Go here <https://googl.plus/4VDJ> and make DPC happy.
The goal of the survey is to *understand how much AEGEE locals are ready to
implement the new law.*
<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]
POLICY SPOTLIGHT <http://>

*European Citizenship news*

   - Ukrainian elections. More information here
   <https://www.reuters.com/article/us-ukraine-election/comedian-is-center-stage-as-ukraine-holds-presidential-vote-idUSKCN1RC043>
   .
   - 29 March 2019: The official Brexit day comes and goes. More
   information here
   <https://www.politico.eu/article/how-uk-lost-brexit-eu-negotiation/>&
   here
   <https://theconversation.com/theresa-may-loses-another-brexit-vote-heres-why-april-12-is-now-the-key-date-to-watch-114543>
   .
   - Populists and their influence in the upcoming EP elections. More
   information here
   <https://www.ecfr.eu/article/commentary_why_viktor_orban_and_his_allies_wont_win_the_eu_elections>
   .
   - Article 13/17 - Reforms in copyright law upset hundreds of young
   Europeans. More information here
   <https://www.eurotopics.net/en/217021/copyright-reform-internet-freedom-at-risk>
   .
   - Slovakian elections - The first female president. More information here
   <https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-47756368>.



*Civic Education news*

   - European elections 2019
   #ThisTimeImVoting campaign. More information here
   <https://www.eua.eu/resources/campaigns/9-european-elections-2019-thistimeiamvoting.html>
and
   sign up here <http://ttimv.eu/aegee>
   - Why education is critical for the next European elections. More
   information here
   <http://www.solidar.org/en/news/why-education-is-critical-for-the-next-european-elections>
   .
   - Project "Education for Democracy in the Republic of Moldova". More
   information here
   <https://www.coe.int/en/web/education/project-education-for-democracy-in-the-republic-of-moldova>
   .
   - Debate at the European Parliament "Higher Education in Europe: Play to
   Win". More information here
   <https://www.esu-online.org/?news=debate-at-the-european-parliament-higher-education-in-europe-play-to-win>
   .



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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
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and
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address!
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*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
<https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/nobullshit?source=feed_text>

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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