"Our democracies lack legitimacy because voter turnouts are decreasing, especially among young people..." Meet the organisation using theatre to help young people engage with politics – Are We Europe interviews de Kiesmannen co-founder Jochem Jordaan: areweeurope.com/stories/de-kie…

🌍 Introducing another exciting partner in #ChangingDemocracies – Escola de Cultura de Pau🕊️🇪🇸 Established in 1999, this peace research centre specialises in nonviolent conflict transformation, with an inspiring team based at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona: escolapau.uab.cat/en/presentatio…

On Tuesday Campus Polska Przyszłości, we're exploring how to overcome rural and urban divisions with a workshop led by Anna Łukawska-Adamczyk of Fundacja Wieświejak. Find out more about the three workshops we're helping deliver this week: evensfoundation.be/news/evens-fou… #Campus2023

Let's keep the conversation about suicide going beyond just #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. 💔 #Suicide remains a critical global concern. 🌍 Effective #SuicidePrevention measures have the potential to cut suicide rates by 75%. Some facts to consider.⤵️ #MentalHealth #MHPSS

If you want to learn more about the Structural Demographic Theory and its predictions about the US and the world, check out this fabulous podcast with brilliant Peter Turchin by Joe Walker: josephnoelwalker.com/149-peter-turc…

📢 .Girlguiding survey uncovered a 15-year decline in happiness levels for girls and young women. 👇 Many cite body image, online challenges & shrinking aspirations impacting #mentalhealth. This is why we have intensified our work in intersectionality and digitalisation.

Here's a stunning essay by Freya India on how the new customizable AI girlfriends, marketed to men, will affect women. It's not just the customizable bodies and faces; its also the emotions and personalities that will warp real relationships: freyaindia.co.uk/p/we-cant-comp…

Mark your calendars for 18 October 🗓 Join us with @EURACTIV at BozarBrussels 📍for the Youth Progress Index 23 Launch Event 🎆 did you know that the EU is #stagnating when it comes to improving young people's lives? Secure your spot now 👉 youthprogressindex.eventbrite.co.uk

Here is still more evidence that when people have their phones with them, they are less likely to interact with others, and enjoy being near new people less. To reduce loneliness among adolescents, get phones out of schools now. sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

FROZEN YOUTH PROGRESS 🥶 Progress for young people in #Europe hasn't been as fast 🚀as you might think. It's time to discover the insights from the Youth Progress Index '23 📊 Join us and Euractiv on 18/10 at BozarBrussels 🎯 Reserve your spot now 👉youthprogressindex.eventbrite.co.uk🙌

Young people must have their say in shaping EU laws. We will be the first EU institution to implement the EU #YouthTest in our opinions to: ✅ Consider the impact of laws on youth; ✅ Make young people’s rights visible; ✅ Build better democracies. And more! ↓ European Youth Forum

📣 Did you hear the alarm?  It’s us in Le Monde sharing insights on the stagnation of youth progress in Europe 🇪🇺 If you’ve ever felt like your voice is going unheard by those in power, this is a must-read. Read the article here👉 lemonde.fr/economie/artic…

A BIG thank you! 💙 We couldn't have asked for a more perfect launch event for the Youth Progress Index'23 at BozarBrussels📍 Great to see so many of you there. Stay tuned for more updates, and don't forget to use the new 🚀 youthprogressindex.org 🚀

🔍The focus of the 2023 edition of the Evens Arts Prize is dedicated to exploring #artistic practices that #critically engage with #AI and address its #democratic challenges. 📸Ben Vickers 🐬

Calling on 1200 shining stars ✨ to transform the European Parliament into a skills training ✊ Whoever, wherever in Europe you are, it's your time to shine! Register now for #LevelUP24 🧭 visit Brussels and develop new skills ➡️ youthforum.org/lvlup24

NEW: we don’t reflect enough on how severe the housing crisis is, and how it has completely broken the promise society made to young adults. The situation is especially severe in the UK, where the last time house prices were this unaffordable was in ... 1876.

🚀 Data-driven communication to reach new audiences! Sounds complicated? Don't worry, we've got the perfect webinar for you 🗓️ When: 30/01/24 📌 What: experts from European Movement on how to mobilise people for the upcoming EU elections Secure your spot👉youthforum.org/activities/com…

Applications are now open for Next Gen 2024! Taking place during the #PhileaForum2024, Next Gen provides a new generation of professionals in philanthropy the unique chance to interact with leading philanthropy practitioners from Europe! bit.ly/3U20ZSK

As leaders gather for a Special #EuropeanCouncil, they must remain strong in their support of 🇺🇦. In order to avoid the alternative Joseph Elborn Evens Foundation warns of, robust #SecurityPolicy that protects citizens and #democracy is needed. More here: bit.ly/RSC10PC

⚡ The centre has managed to hold in the wake of the #EUElections2024 so far, but the threat of the #FarRight continues to loom. ⤵️ Read the latest #CriticalThinking article in our #Voices4Choices campaign, by Joseph Elborn - Evens Foundation , below. friendsofeurope.org/insights/europ…