We speak out through position papers and statements on the current issues, affecting youth and sport in Europe. ENGSO Youth also provides updates, information and good practices on European developments in the youth and sport sector through publications, newsletters and website and helps its members develop their own youth structure.
Since 2001, the Eurobarometer surveys on the topic of “youth participation” have systematically shown that sport clubs are the preferred space for young people’s participation.
The present document puts forward the voices and ideas of the young participants in a set of recommendations to be addressed to decision-makers and youth and sport stakeholders at all levels. We strongly encourage the EU, its Member States, and the Youth and Sport Stakeholders to join efforts in addressing the recommendations hereby issued by the Young representatives.
In 2022, the European Sport Model was a widely discussed topic. The European Parliament had addressed it through a survey and resulting from this, a report on the Future of Sports Policy in Europe. The Council of Europe had addressed it in the update of the Sports Charter. And Europe had heard of it when the European Super League had made an appearance on the news.
By April 2020, over 90% of enrolled learners (1.5 billion young people) worldwide were denied their usual educational opportunities. With school closures and cancelled cultural and sport events, many adolescents are missing out on some of the biggest moments of their young lives — as well as everyday moments like chatting with friends and participating in sport and physical activity.
Various studies show that children and youngsters can be subject to different forms of violence in sport, which can lead to lifelong consequences on their emotional, physical and psychological health and personal development. Sexual harassment, physical violence, verbal abuse, bullying and neglect are just a few examples that can deeply affect minors’ participation in sport activites.
Education, as a lifelong process, enables the continuous development of a person’s capabilities as an individual and as a member of society, and can take different forms. Beside formal education, self-regulated learning, context-bound learning, lifelong learning, informal learning and non-formal learning became basic elements of education.
Due to the global interest around sport and its media coverage, sport can influence millions of people around the globe, and lead by example as it reexamines its own practices and policies to move fans and society towards a more sustainable future within and beyond the sporting field and we are happy to see this happening.
Young people remain largely underrepresented when it comes to decision-making in sport clubs and organisations.
Around 100 participants, four days, three high-level sessions, nine workshops… From 1-4 June 2023, young leaders from all over Europe...
The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) number 17 (Partnerships for the goals) was set forward to revitalise global partnerships for sustainable...
In 2022, the European Sport Model was a widely discussed topic. The European Parliament had addressed it through a survey...
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Impact of digital technologies on grassroots sport with the focus on Artificial Intelligence Threat or opportunity? Opinions on the...
Shocked and saddened by the ongoing war in Ukraine, ENGSO, ENGSO Youth and ENGSO Youth Young Delegates condemn the Russian...
The European Sports NGO (ENGSO) and its youth body ENGSO Youth are saddened by the current situation and condemn the...
Horrified by the attack on Ukraine and its people, ENGSO, including its Committees, reaffirms its solidarity for Ukraine, condemns the...
Recognition and validation of skills for youth gained through sports. Education, as a lifelong process, enables the continuous development of...
After the turbulent year of 2020, ENGSO Youth takes stock of the state of the climate at the beginning of...
Mental Health and Youth Sport MENTAL ILL-HEALTH IS THE MOST COMMON HEALTH ISSUE AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE, WITH 75% OF MENTAL...
Safeguarding Children and Youth in Sport Despite of all positive social and personal aspects of participating in sports and physical...
Youth Sport for Climate Action; policy paper Undoubtedly climate change is shaping the future of our planet. It has many...
What’s in there for You(th)? ENGSO Youth’s Position on the post-2020 EU youth & sport funding The Erasmus programme is...