Rights4YOUth

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Project Summary

The “Rights4YOUth” initiative addresses a significant gap in the knowledge and comprehension of European Union (EU) rights and principles among young people in Cyprus. Despite the fundamental importance of democratic values, equality, and human rights, many youths are unaware that these are their rights as EU citizens. This information deficit hampers their capacity to actively participate in civic life and advocate for positive societal changes. To bridge this gap, the project aims to provide accessible and engaging platforms that deliver factual information and foster youth engagement in EU rights and values.
Objectives
The primary objective of the “Rights4YOUth” project is to empower young people in Cyprus by enhancing their understanding of EU rights and principles. The project seeks to:
• Inform and educate youth about their rights as EU citizens.
• Inspire and engage young people to become active advocates for EU rights and values.

• Promote a culture of active citizenship and democratic participation.

• Develop sustainable educational tools and platforms for ongoing learning and engagement.
The Rights4YOUth project is implemented within the framework of the BUILD program, with the implementing organization being PlanBe, Plan it Be it. BUILD is co-funded by the European Union through the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) program, the Bodossaki Foundation, and the NGO Support Center.

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The Role of Youth in Promoting and Defending Human Rights in Cyprus and Europe

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Empowering Youth Through Human Rights Education

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EU Rights Quest

Lets play a game!!! Welcome to the EU Rights Quest, a game designed to help you learn about the rights that all EU citizens enjoy! The EU Rights Quest playlist is an interactive journey designed to help young people discover, understand, and reflect on their rights as citizens of the […]

Δύο Επιτυχημένα Εκπαιδευτικά Σεμινάρια για τους EU Youth Ambassadors στο Πλαίσιο του “Rights4YOUth”

Με επιτυχία ολοκληρώθηκαν τα δύο εκπαιδευτικά σεμινάρια για τους EU Youth Ambassadors στο πλαίσιο του προγράμματος “Rights4YOUth: Empowering Young Changemakers for a Rights-Focused Europe”. Το πρόγραμμα, που υλοποιείται από τον οργανισμό PlanBe, Plan it Be it, και χρηματοδοτείται από το NGO Support Center και το Ίδρυμα Μποδοσάκη στοχεύει στην εκπαίδευση […]