Recognition resources
In this section, you will find publications, web resources and events all connected directly or indirectly to the recognition of youth work. The list is not seen as being complete and it is acknowledged that the reader will see some as not relevant and would like to see others included. It is intended that this resources page should be updated regularly. The section paints a large picture of the recognition work that has and is being conducted across Europe.
Each resource is hyperlinked through its title and comes with a short summary. It is recommended that you use the tags to search for a particular theme or topic rather than scrolling through the long list of documents.
Subtitle: Promoting meaningful youth participation and empowerment in EU external action
for sustainable development, equality and peace
Author(s): High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, European Commission
Date: 2022
Summary link to Recognition:
The Youth Action Plan (YAP) is not a direct recognition of youth work, it is a hugely important step for young people, and therefore for youth work. The EU makes a clear statement of the need to; “strengthen our partnership with young people across the globe to achieve positive transformative change.” The YAP aims at promoting the engagement of young people as strategic partners working towards a human rights-based approach and gender equality, a participatory approach for transformative change, youth inclusion, and evidence-based policy-making and accountability.
The EU is recognising the essential role of young people for addressing complex global challenges and sets a framework for a strong partnership between them and the EU. The EU is committing itself to support youth engagement and this YAP embodies at the same time a genuine political commitment to the voice of children and young people in the world.
Link: https://international-partnerships.ec.europa.eu/document/fe1bcd30-58da-4a37-ab2a-61848789da60_en
Tags: legislation, youth policy, youth strategy
Resource Type: publication
