Call for Participants - European Lab: Social Justice, Here and Now
The Federation of Young European Greens (FYEG) is announcing an open call for participants for European Lab: Social Justice, Here and Now, an international activity that will take place from 21 to 23 March 2025 in Zadar in Croatia.
This 3-day kick-off event will focus on introducing participants to the concept of social justice and social policies. Participants from all over Europe will explore existing definitions of social justice, critically assess whether they are sufficient, and finally develop a young green understanding of social justice. As a participant, you will deepen your understanding of what social justice must entail in the XXI century to be effective and applicable to the modern context.
Help us connect the dots between human, animal and environmental justice!
FYEG aims to bring together a diverse and inclusive group of young people who will help refine the notion of social justice into an inclusive, intersectional one, that reflects the Green values. To do this, we need you. Our diverse and unique lived experiences, perspectives, and beliefs are what make us green. Help us to define what social justice should look like.
Participants in this international activity will have the opportunity to attend the European Green Party's event on social justice and social policies. The event seeks to connect social justice with Green perspectives at both national and international levels, fostering synergies between these viewpoints in the face of contemporary political and societal challenges. This dialogue will play a key role in shaping Green priorities for the upcoming EGP mandate.
European Lab: Social justice, Here and Now is the first activity of FYEG’s One for all, all for one project, supported by the European Youth Foundation of the Council of Europe, the CERV grant of the European Union and the Greens/EFA Group in the European Parliament.
The event is organised thanks to the financial support of the European Youth Foundation of the Council of Europe, the CERV programme of the European Union, the Greens/EFA Group in the European Parliament, and in cooperation with Možemo! and Zeleni Prozor/Forum for Sustainable Development Green Window Croatia.
Participants: We are looking for 40 young people between 15-35 years old, residing in one of the Council of Europe member states, Belarus, Russia and Kosovo*. We welcome applications reflecting diversity in all forms and we encourage applications from those who identify as women*, LGBTQIA+, POC, or with a disability or other health impairment.
Language: The main language of this activity will be English, but not being comfortable interacting in English should not stop you from applying. We are sure you speak English better than you think and we will ensure you can fully participate in the activities without stress!
Costs: Your costs of participation in the event - including lodging (accommodation in multi-bed rooms, vegan food), and visa - will be fully covered by the organisers. Additionally, travel costs will be covered up to a given amount based on actual travel costs from your place of residence to Croatia. Participants will be asked to combine the most economical and environmentally friendly way of travelling (lowest price + travel time + CO2 emissions).
Participation fee: In exchange, FYEG asks you to contribute with a participation fee depending on your country of residence and your means, as follows:
Category 1 (North and West region countries): EUR 90 (base fee) or 120 (solidarity fee)
Category 2 (South and Centre region countries): EUR 60 (base fee) or 90 (solidarity fee)
Category 3 (East region countries): EUR 20 (base fee) or 40 (solidarity fee)
An overview of the categories for each country is available HERE.
Please assess whether you would like to pay the base or the solidarity fee based on your financial situation. The solidarity fee is in place for applicants who have the means to contribute a bit more in solidarity with others. Applicants for whom paying the fee is an obstacle to participation should still apply. FYEG will try to find a solution together with the applicant when the selection is finalised.
SHOW YOUR INTEREST TO PARTICIPATE BELOW, it takes one minute!
IMPORTANT: Once you have registered your interest, you will be emailed the official application form, which you must complete by midnight on 20 December 2024 finalise your application. The selection results will be shared between 12.01.2025 and 17.01.2025. Make sure to check your inbox daily as you will have a short time to confirm your participation.
*All references to Kosovo, whether to the territory, institutions or population, in this text shall be understood in full compliance with the United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1244 and without prejudice to the status of Kosovo.