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Taking Action in Europe

In the Europe Region, Girl Guides and Girl Scouts are speaking out to bring about positive change and taking action to build a better word.

• Renewal of the EU Youth in Action Programme
• 2011 will be the European Year of Volunteering - find out why it is important for Girl Guides and Girl Scouts and how you can get involved.
• 2011 will also be the International Year of Volunteering (2001 + 10) - you can also get involved.
• Recognizing non-formal education
• Speaking out on Youth Health
• Participants in the decisions which affect young people, especially girls and young women
• Standing up for Children's and Youth Rights

The Europe Region WAGGGS follows and contributes to the work of the European Commission and the Council of Europe on these topics.  The Region also networks and develops partnerships with a number of European platforms and Brussels-based NGOs working on these issues.

The members of the WAGGGS Advocacy Group speak out on behalf of young people in Europe, particularly girls and young women, at meetings, working groups and other evens organized at European level.

A toolkit on Advocacy has been developed, and the Region supports girl guides and girl scouts to build their capacity to speak out and take action at national and local level through tailored training and regional events.  Visit our events pages to find out what activities are being organized in 2011.