Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe

📢Call for applications! Municipalities and associations across the 46 member states of the Council of Europe can now apply to become Partner for the 2024 edition of the #EuropeanLocalDemocracyWeek (#ELDW). 🙌 The ELDW initiative aims at promoting and fostering democratic participation at the local level through the organization of initiatives involving citizens and local actors. 🗺️ 🗓️Deadline 15 December 2024 For more information on how to apply ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eASrBSqp

Passionate about #youth empowerment and democracy? Apply to become a #youthdelegate at the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Conseil de l'Europe! ✨ We’re encouraging applications from young people of all backgrounds. 🗺️ This is your chance to represent young voices and shape decisions that matter; take the first step towards making an impact! 🗣️ For more information and how to apply 🔗 www.tinyurl.com/54rz53mp

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women #VAW #NoExcuse #PasDExcuse - 25 November. 👉 Read the statement by Congress Spokesperson on Gender Equality Nazia Rehman. https://shorturl.at/kp5DA

And the #EuropeanYouthCapital2027 Award goes to … #Parma! 🥇 Véronique Bertholle, Congress Spokerperson on Youth, congratulates the city for the award: European Youth Forum

#CoECongresss member Danela Arsovska and I were delighted to take part in the #Urban20 at G20 Brasil 2024 with mayors from all across the world🌍 As President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva stated: "Countries make pledges but cities will deliver" The Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe stands with mayors to deliver on social & sustainable development issues. #U20 #G20Brasil Council of Europe

🎉 We are celebrating 🔟 years of the #RejuvenatingPolitics initiative! #YD10yrs The Congress #YouthDelegates carry the voice of young people to the Council of Europe and lead civic engagement projects in their countries. Last week, the youth delegates participated in the #WorldForumForDemocracy 2024. 🗣️ In this video, hear from Sandra, from Lithuania, as she explores the importance of diversity and community cohesion. 👉 Find out more about the role of the youth delegates of the Congress: https://lnkd.in/ezYrsGKG Sandra Slušnytė World Forum for Democracy Conseil de l'Europe

Listen to a message from the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe Secretary General recorded on the occasion of #Armenia ’s Local Self-Government Day. Watch the full video https:// https://lnkd.in/e7BbQ-FE Mathieu Mori Conseil de l'Europe

🎉 We are celebrating 🔟 years of the #RejuvenatingPolitics initiative! #YD10yrs The #CongressYouthDelegates carry the voice of young people to the Council of Europe’s Congress and lead civic engagement projects in their countries. Meet Tobias, youth delegate from Austria, and discover his “Wahlradar” project. Tobias launched an innovative online platform that gathers key news about elections and politics in Austria. 📰 His goal? To motivate young people to stay informed and become more actively involved in the political process.   🔗 Surf on “Wahlradar”: https://wahlradar.at/ 👉 Find out more about the role of the youth delegates of the Congress: https://lnkd.in/ezYrsGKG

🗣️Cecilia Dalman Eek, President of the Chamber of Regions of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe, spoke during the presentation of the Council of Europe HELP platform's new training course on deportation of #children during armed conflicts. For more information:⬇️ https://lnkd.in/dTgAttgh

🎉 We are celebrating 🔟 years of the #RejuvenatingPolitics initiative! #YD10yrs The #CongressYouthDelegates carry the voice of young people to the Council of Europe’s Congress and lead civic engagement projects in their countries.   In this video, listen to youth delegates Grigore from the Republic of Moldova and Lisa from Andorra as they discuss “Reinventing democracy through civic education”. Civic education is key to political participation, enabling citizens to understand their institutions and actively participate in the political life of their community, resulting in a stronger and more resilient democracy.🏫 👉 Find out more about the role of the youth delegates of the Congress: https://lnkd.in/ezYrsGKG Lisa Cruz Lackner Rînja Grigore