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Backlash on LGBTI Rights and Sexuality Education

December 4, 2019

This week’s Plenary of the European Parliament in Strasbourg was eventful, with important highlights such as the approval of the new European Commission headed by Ursula von der Leyen, the Resolution on the climate and environment emergency, and the Resolution on the EU accession to the Istanbul Convention and other measures to combat gender-based violence,… » read more

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Statements, Youth Development

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Statement against the rejection of the European Parliament to launch Search and Rescue Operations in the Mediterranean

November 8, 2019

  On 24th October 2019, the European Parliament rejected a motion to step up search and rescue (SAR) operations in the Mediterranean Sea. The resolution, which was launched by the Socialist and Democrats Group (S&D) with support from the Greens and the European United Left/Nordic Green Left (GUE-NGL), was defeated by only two votes, with… » read more

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Civic Education, Statements

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World Mental Health Day #CallForAction

October 10, 2019

The World Mental Health Day on 10th of October is an annual occasion to improve the mental health education, awareness and to advocate against the social stigma, so as to create a more compassionate and empathetic society. The World Mental Health Day 2019, as announced by the World Federation for Mental Health, focuses on “Mental… » read more

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World Suicide Prevention Day

September 10, 2019

The World Suicide Prevention Day is an awareness day, taking place every year on the 10th of September, with an aim to reduce the rate of suicides.   According to the World Health Organization (WHO), every 40 seconds a person dies by suicide. Suicide can be attempted by everyone, no matter the socioeconomic background, nationality… » read more

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Banning of LGBTI events in Turkey

September 3, 2019

On Saturday 24th of August, the Kadiköy district governorate of Istanbul banned the third edition of the “Queer Olympix”, a pro-LGBTI+ sporting event. The authorities stated the need to prevent possible crimes, to protect public health, public order and public morality as official reasons for the ban. This is the first time ever this event… » read more

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Equal Rights, Statements

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Statement against rape-cases in Spain

August 20, 2019

On Thursday 1st of August, an 18 year-old woman was allegedly raped by a group of six men between 18 and 36 years-old in Bilbao, Spain. They raped her, they threw 17€ on her, and left her alone. On Monday 5th of August, it was announced that two of them are going to prison while… » read more

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Equal Rights, Statements

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WHY PRIDE IS STILL IMPORTANT

July 10, 2019

#erwg #equalrights #erwgisback #equalrightsnews #pride WHY PRIDE IS STILL IMPORTANT Pride means a lot of things to a lot of different people. For some, it’s a time to take to the streets, put on far too much glitter, and come together in celebration. For others, it represents a period of reflection; a period when we… » read more

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Equal Rights, Statements

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Why is it important to make an informed choice and go vote this Sunday in the Spanish elections

April 25, 2019

Written by: Alejandra Piot – Communications & Internal Education Director of AEGEE-Europe Contributors: members of AEGEE from the different locals in Spain In the last years, we have witnessed how new parties have risen in Spain and got stronger day by day. The rise of populism and extreme right that we could appreciate in the… » read more

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Key to Europe

This blog features reactions on current happenings in Europe, shares visions of Europe, AEGEE's achievements & the opinions of its members.

AEGEE (Association des États Généraux des Étudiants de l’Europe) is one of Europe’s biggest interdisciplinary student organisations. As a non-governmental, politically independent, and non-profit organisation AEGEE is open to students and young people from all faculties and disciplines. Founded in 1985 in Paris, today AEGEE has grown to a Network of 13000 friends, present in 200 cities in 40 countries all over Europe.

AEGEE puts the idea of a unified Europe into practice. Operating without a national level, AEGEE brings 13000 students from 40 different countries directly in touch with each other.

What AEGEE does?

Find out more: www.aegee.org


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