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Ongoing Programmes

Prevention of Violent Extremism through Youth Empowerment in Jordan, Libya, Morocco and Tunisia

A new two-year project on “Prevention of Violent Extremism through Youth Empowerment in Jordan, Libya, Morocco and Tunisia was launched by UNESCO on 1 February 2018. Funded by the United Nations Counter-terrorism Centre (UNCCT) and Canada, this US$ 2 million project is a vital move towards engaging youth in the prevention of violent extremism, an issue that disproportionately affects young people throughout the region.

Contact
s.saad-zoy(at)unesco.org


Networks of Mediterranean Youth (2014-2017)

© UNESCO/EU - NET-MED Youth

Networks of Mediterranean Youth (NET-MED Youth) is a three-year project (2014-2017) implemented by UNESCO and funded by the European Union (8,8 million Euros). Its main objective is to contribute to the creation of an enabling environment for young women and men to develop their competencies, exercise their rights and duties, and meaningfully engage as active citizens, particularly in decision-making and policy planning.

NET-MED Youth focuses on countries along the eastern and western basins of the Mediterranean Sea and is coordinated by three UNESCO Programme Sectors: Social and Human Sciences, Communication and Information, and Education.

For more information about the Project, visit www.netmedyouth.org

Contact
netmedyouth(at)unesco.org


Youth in Brazil

UNESCO and the Brazilian government have been partners in the designing and implementation of national policy on youth, and in the establishment of forums to formulate, implement and monitor programmes focused on youth.


    Youth in Small Island Developing States

    The SIDS Programme of Action recognizes the integral role of youth in sustainable development and the need to further ensure their participation in programmes and activities related to the sustainable development of SIDS. UNESCO through its on-going programmes supports a range of activities for youth in SIDS such as developing media skills, improving national education systems, involving young people in protecting their heritage and support for young scientists.

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