Including Roma voices in European Youth Policies:
An evaluation of inclusion efforts
The Roma community is one of Europe’s most disadvantaged and excluded groups. They often face ongoing social exclusion and discrimination and have limited access to opportunities. This survey will examine how well young Roma people are included in European youth policies, and how well they participate in these policies and are represented.
Our objective is to understand which areas need improvement and to suggest strategies to increase the participation of Roma youth in shaping and benefiting from youth policies throughout Europe.
Clearly pinpointing the gaps in awareness and understanding, this survey will help us see what could be stopping these policies from working well and Roma youngsters from taking part in them. It will check how well these measures are working to tackle the special challenges that Roma youth face and how much their ideas and perspectives are considered when shaping national youth initiatives.
The results of the survey will give important advice to policymakers to make sure that Roma youth are more included, get more involved, and help make society fairer and more together in the European Union and in our own countries.
European Policies Overview:
1. European Youth Strategy: The European Youth Strategy sets out the framework for EU youth policies and initiatives. It aims to provide young people with better opportunities for education, training, and employment, as well as to support their active participation in democratic processes. The strategy focuses on promoting social inclusion, health, well-being, and intercultural understanding among young people.
2. Erasmus+ Programme: Erasmus+ is one of the EU’s flagship programs that supports education, training, youth, and sport. Under the youth component, Erasmus+ offers opportunities for young people to participate in mobility projects, youth exchanges, volunteering activities, and youth worker training. The program aims to enhance the skills, employability, and intercultural awareness of young people.
3. European Solidarity Corps: The European Solidarity Corps provides young people with opportunities to volunteer or work on projects that benefit communities and people across Europe. It offers volunteering placements, traineeships, and job opportunities for young people to contribute to addressing societal challenges while developing valuable skills and experiences.
4. Youth Employment Initiative (YEI): The Youth Employment Initiative aims to address youth unemployment in regions with high levels of youth joblessness. It provides funding for measures and projects that support young people in finding employment, training, or education opportunities.
5. Youth Guarantee: The Youth Guarantee is a commitment by EU member states to ensure that all young people under the age of 25 years receive a good-quality offer of employment, continued education, an apprenticeship, or a traineeship within four months of becoming unemployed or leaving formal education.
6. European Youth Week: Organized by the European Commission, the European Youth Week is a biennial event that brings together young people and policymakers to discuss youth-related issues, share experiences, and engage in various activities and workshops.
7. Structured Dialogue with Young People: Structured Dialogue is a process that allows young people to engage with policymakers on topics that matter to them. It involves consultations and discussions with young people, youth organizations, and decision-makers to shape youth policies and initiatives.
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Deadline: 17 November 2023