Youth

Strengthening our commitment to European youth

February 3, 2023

Youth

Democracy Here, Democracy Now is a campaign organised by the Council of Europe’s youth sector to revitalise democracy and strengthen mutual respect between young people and democratic institutions and processes. The campaign focuses in particular on access to fundamental rights, the concrete participation of young people and the impact of digitalisation as a factor of … Continue reading Strengthening our commitment to European youth →

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The International Secretariat for Water on a follow-up mission in Benin – TonFuturTonClimat

December 16, 2022

Your Future, Your Climate

From September 5 to 9, ISW conducted a follow-up mission to Benin as part of the implementation of TonFuturTonClimat – an opportunity to better understand the positive impacts of the project on youth and women and on the environment of the Tchoutchoubou watershed! In addition to site visits, the mission was a time of sharing … Continue reading The International Secretariat for Water on a follow-up mission in Benin – TonFuturTonClimat →

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Civil society and youth organizing for the UN 2023 Water Conference

December 15, 2022

Butterfly Effect - NGO coalition

On December 8 and 14, the International Secretariat for Water, through the Butterfly Effect, and in collaboration with End Water Poverty, the Water, Sanitation and Water for All Coalition, Simavi and the Global Youth Water Movement organized two online workshops entitled “Civil Society and Youth Organizing Towards the 2023 United Nations Water Conference“. These workshops … Continue reading Civil society and youth organizing for the UN 2023 Water Conference →

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1 MILLION YOUTH ACTIONS CHALLENGE: A NEW MANDATE FROM THE SWISS GOVERNMENT

November 29, 2022

News

We are delighted to strengthen our role in the 1 Million Youth Action Challenge (1MYAC). The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and the existing project partners have entrusted us with the coordination of the project – a task that we are now undertaking with great enthusiasm.  1 Million Youth Action Challenge, a way … Continue reading 1 MILLION YOUTH ACTIONS CHALLENGE: A NEW MANDATE FROM THE SWISS GOVERNMENT →

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Apply for the Second Youth Basin Dialogue – Syr Darya River

April 26, 2022

Youth Vision for Central Asia

Building cooperation across borders and generations in the Syr Darya Basin The Central Asia Youth for Water network (CAY4W), the International Secretariat for Water (ISW), the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and their partners are excited to launch the call for participation for the Second Youth Basin Dialogue on the Syr Darya Basin. … Continue reading Apply for the Second Youth Basin Dialogue – Syr Darya River →

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A unified #WaterGeneration at the 9th World Water Forum

April 21, 2022

News

As key elements of the 9th World Water Forum youth strategy, the General Assembly of the World Youth Parliament for Water and the Youth Space of the 9th World Water Forum allowed young people from all over the world the opportunity to work together to strengthen their capacities on major water-related themes,  to develop strong … Continue reading A unified #WaterGeneration at the 9th World Water Forum →

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Meet the inaugural cohort of the Youth for Water and Climate Programme

January 13, 2022

Youth

Twenty young water and climate professionals from Hungary, Slovakia, Belgium, France and Sweden form the first cohort of the Youth for Water and Climate Programme. Climate change is disrupting weather patterns, leading to extreme weather events, unpredictable water availability, exacerbating water scarcity and contaminating water supplies. We must act, and supporting young professionals is part … Continue reading Meet the inaugural cohort of the Youth for Water and Climate Programme →

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Youth Parliaments for Water at Amsterdam International Water Week 2021

November 29, 2021

European Youth Parliament for Water

Water acts as a key link between sectors and regions. Including water in climate action and green deals is crucial for sustainable and resilient development. The practical integration and required innovation to facilitate such processes stood at the center of the Amsterdam International Water Week 2021, which took place from 1-5 November 2021 under the … Continue reading Youth Parliaments for Water at Amsterdam International Water Week 2021 →

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