23.12.2008   

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 328/33

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promote young people's active citizenship in general and their European citizenship in particular,

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develop solidarity and promote tolerance among young people, in particular in order to foster social cohesion in the European Union,

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foster mutual understanding between young people in different countries,

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contribute to developing the quality of support systems for youth activities and the capabilities of civil society organisations in the youth field,

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promote European cooperation in the youth field.

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European citizenship,

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participation of young people,

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cultural diversity,

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inclusion of young people with fewer opportunities.

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European Year of Creativity and Innovation,

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young people's active participation in the European Parliament elections,

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combating violence against women,

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sport as a tool to promote active citizenship and social inclusion of young people,

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promoting healthy lifestyles through physical activities including sport,

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promoting the inclusion of young people with disabilities,

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awareness-raising to global challenges (such as sustainable development and climate change),

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young people's involvement in the revision of the European framework of cooperation in the field of youth policy,

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intercultural dialogue.

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sub-Action 1.1 — Youth Exchanges (lasting up to 15 months): Youth Exchanges offer an opportunity for groups of young people from different countries to meet and learn about each other's cultures. The groups plan together their Youth Exchange around a theme of mutual interest,

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sub-Action 1.2 — Youth Initiatives (lasting from 3 to 18 months): Youth Initiatives support group projects designed at local, regional and national level. They also support the networking of similar projects between different countries, in order to strengthen their European aspect and to enhance cooperation and exchanges of experiences between young people,

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sub-Action 1.3 — Youth Democracy Projects (lasting from 3 to 18 months): Youth Democracy Projects support young people's participation in the democratic life of their local, regional or national community, and at international level.

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sub-Action 3.1 — Cooperation with the Neighbouring Countries of the European Union (lasting up to 15 months): this sub-Action supports projects with Neighbouring Partner Countries, namely Youth Exchanges and Training and Networking Projects in the youth field.

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sub-Action 4.3 — Training and networking of those active in youth work and youth organisations (lasting from 3 to 18 months): this sub-Action supports in particular the exchange of experiences, expertise and good practice as well as activities which may lead to long-lasting quality projects, partnerships and networks.

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sub-Action 5.1 — Meetings of young people and those responsible for youth policy (lasting from 3 to 9 months): this sub-Action supports cooperation, seminars and structured dialogue between young people, those active in youth work and those responsible for youth policy.

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non-profit or non-governmental organisations,

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local, regional public bodies,

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informal groups of young people,

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bodies active at European level in the youth field,

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international non-profit organisations,

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profit-making organisations organising an event in the area of youth, sport or culture.

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the EU Member States;

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the EFTA States that are party to the EEA Agreement, in accordance with the provisions of that Agreement (Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway);

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the candidate countries benefiting from a pre-accession strategy, pursuant to the general principles and the general conditions and arrangements laid down in the framework agreements concluded with these countries for their participation in Community programmes (Turkey);

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third countries that have signed agreements with the Community relevant to the youth field.

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sub-Actions 1.1, 1.2, 3.1, 4.3 and Action 2:

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sub-Action 1.3:

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sub-Action 5.1: