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![European Culture and Education can’t be left to the hands of Eurosceptics!](https://www.youthforum.org/files/_660x371_crop_center-center_82_line/EYF-2024_DIETER-VANFRAECHEM_Day-1_304-2.jpg 660w, https://www.youthforum.org/files/_1320x742_crop_center-center_61_line/EYF-2024_DIETER-VANFRAECHEM_Day-1_304-2.jpg 1320w, https://www.youthforum.org/files/_440x247_crop_center-center_82_line/EYF-2024_DIETER-VANFRAECHEM_Day-1_304-2.jpg 440w, https://www.youthforum.org/files/_880x495_crop_center-center_61_line/EYF-2024_DIETER-VANFRAECHEM_Day-1_304-2.jpg 880w, https://www.youthforum.org/files/_375x210_crop_center-center_60_line/EYF-2024_DIETER-VANFRAECHEM_Day-1_304-2.jpg 375w, https://www.youthforum.org/files/_750x421_crop_center-center_45_line/EYF-2024_DIETER-VANFRAECHEM_Day-1_304-2.jpg 750w)
European Culture and Education can’t be left to the hands of Eurosceptics!
Block anti-democratic forces across the political spectrum from holding essential and influential positions in the European Parliament.
![Meet our new Board!](https://www.youthforum.org/files/_660x371_crop_center-center_82_line/DSC01898-2.jpg 660w, https://www.youthforum.org/files/_1320x742_crop_center-center_61_line/DSC01898-2.jpg 1320w, https://www.youthforum.org/files/_440x247_crop_center-center_82_line/DSC01898-2.jpg 440w, https://www.youthforum.org/files/_880x495_crop_center-center_61_line/DSC01898-2.jpg 880w, https://www.youthforum.org/files/_375x210_crop_center-center_60_line/DSC01898-2.jpg 375w, https://www.youthforum.org/files/_750x421_crop_center-center_45_line/DSC01898-2.jpg 750w)
Meet our new Board!
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Joint statement: European Commission must guarantee a meaningful role for civil society in ‘RebuildUkraine’
‘EU leaders must recognise Russian atrocities as genocide’ say Europe’s youth organisations
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International Women's Day 2022 - Women fighting for their future
This year, we mark International Women’s Day, 8 March, with the theme is “gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow”. We recognise the contribution of women and girls around the world, who are leading the change to build a more sustainable future for all. In particular, on this International Women’s Day, we want to express our solidarity with Ukrainian women.
![](https://www.youthforum.org/files/_660x371_crop_center-center_82_line/220224-Ukraine_twt_twt-copy.jpg 660w, https://www.youthforum.org/files/_1320x742_crop_center-center_61_line/220224-Ukraine_twt_twt-copy.jpg 1320w, https://www.youthforum.org/files/_440x247_crop_center-center_82_line/220224-Ukraine_twt_twt-copy.jpg 440w, https://www.youthforum.org/files/_880x495_crop_center-center_61_line/220224-Ukraine_twt_twt-copy.jpg 880w, https://www.youthforum.org/files/_375x210_crop_center-center_60_line/220224-Ukraine_twt_twt-copy.jpg 375w, https://www.youthforum.org/files/_750x421_crop_center-center_45_line/220224-Ukraine_twt_twt-copy.jpg 750w)
Young people call for international solidarity with Ukraine in response to Russian aggression
We are horrified by Russia's act of aggression and the impact it will have on Ukraine’s youth as well as the population at large - their security, their hopes, their lives.
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Open letter to the young people of Ukraine
This open letter is on behalf of the entire Youth Forum family, to the young people of Ukraine to express our commitment to stand up for your freedoms and your safety.