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Developing policy for young people

Developing policy for young people. European Youth Forum, 3rd AER Alcohol Peer Review Valencia, 17 September 2008. EUROPEAN YOUTH FORUM.

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Developing policy for young people

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  1. Developing policy for young people European Youth Forum, 3rd AER Alcohol Peer Review Valencia, 17 September 2008

  2. EUROPEAN YOUTH FORUM It is made up of more than 90 National Youth Councils and International Non-Governmental Youth Organisations, which are federations of youth organisations in themselves. It brings together tens of millions of young people from all over Europe, and represents their common interests.

  3. OUR MISSION To EMPOWER young people to PARTICIPATE actively in the shaping of Europe and the societies in which they live. To IMPROVE the LIVING CONDITIONS of young people as European citizens in today’s world.

  4. OUR STRUCTURE 97 Member Organisation NYCs INGYOs Bureau Council of Members General Assembly meets every 2 years meets twice a year 11 elected volunteers Working structures CBMA Secretariat FCC

  5. OUR WORK Provide a space for organisations to be sustainable and offers strategic support for capacity building, networking and the dissemination of good practice Voice the concerns of its membership into the political agenda of governmental institutions Elaborate of policies and positions, which are based on the opinions, experiences and expertise of young people from all over Europe.

  6. HEALTH Objective: Raise awareness of health issues among youth organisations and facilitate youth involvement in health policy development.

  7. BASIS • Europe is the heaviest drinking region in the world & alcohol abuse is one of the highest risk factors for ill-health. • Heavy and frequent drinking when young can lead to a greater onset of alcohol dependence in later life. • Young people are more susceptible to the risks. • Young people are often the victims of secondary effects of alcohol abuse.

  8. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS • Involve young people in the policy making. • Take into account the intergenerational dimension.

  9. EMPOWERING YOUNG PEOPLE TO MAKE RESPONSIBLE CHOICES • Need to be informed. • Need to build a stronger self esteem. • Need to have alternative leisure time activities.

  10. CHANGING THE IMAGE OF ALCOHOL USE • Raising awareness on alcohol related harm. • Actively changing public perceptions of alcohol, through innovative ways. • The impact of alcohol promotion and marketing in different ways should also be considered. • Restrictions on alcohol marketing should be put in place and enforced.

  11. CHANGING THE IMAGE OF ALCOHOL USE • Warning labels • Restrictions based on audience profile • No exposure in youth environments • Alternative techniques should be regulated. • Independent committees to monitor the marketing of alcohol should be established with civil society representatives.

  12. PROTECTING YOUNG PEOPLE FROM ALCOHOL ABUSE BY OTHERS • Support should be given to the victims. • Strict enforcement of the laws. • Better prevention measures. • Reintegration and social inclusion.

  13. THE ROLE OF YOUTH ORGANISATIONS • Importance of peer learning • Development of social and personal skills • Positive peer pressure • Alternative leisure time activities • NFE on alcohol misuse • Role in communities • Forum for discussion

  14. Thank you for your attention

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