We are a regional youth-led organisation that aims to educate and empower young Europeans on global issues. All of the work that we do is rooted in the belief that young people can and do make a difference in their communities. We foster ideas and innovation, and we give young people the space and tools they need to create change.
Génération Maastricht - the Federation of Young European Policymakers (FYEP)
Upcoming events
United Nations Multistakeholder perspectives on developments at the 6th session of the AHC
On the 29th of August 2023 from 13:15 to 14:45 EST in New York, on the margins of the sixth session of the United Nations Ad Hoc Committee to Elaborate a Comprehensive International Convention on Countering the Use of Information and Communications Technologies for Criminal Purposes (AHC6), we kindly invite you to this side event "Multistakeholder perspectives on developments at the 6th session of the AHC".
This round table is dedicated to the political, economic and strategic issues of an enlargement of the EU towards the Western Balkans. On the list, exchanges on the economic aspects linked to the situation of the Western Balkan countries and on the role of banks in restoring economic dynamism in this area, political aspects, with the analysis of the various points of view of EU member countries. Join us on the 6th of September at 18:30.
About Génération Maastricht
Missions and Projects
Our goal of promoting civic engagement among young people is based on three pillars: advocacy, ambition and training. Our framework to attain this goal is the creation of a toolbox to support and create initiatives, and finally to foster empowerment through the creation of relevant projects for the world around us.
We promote multilateral diplomacy to improve the lives of people in Europe and everywhere: we support peace processes, we aim protect children and youth rights through legislative and humanitarian efforts. This enables us to defend prosperity, greater social well-being, and defend the environment.
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A Year of Action: Building More Equal and Inclusive Digital Societies Through Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships
On 21 September, from 4:00 – 5:00pm EDT, the Leaders and Commitment Makers of the Action Coalition on Technology and Innovation will come together to launch a year of action on the intersection of gender and technological change. The event will celebrate some of the Action Coalition’s achievements and highlight opportunities to join forces in the year to come around key milestones such as the 67th Commission on the Status of Women, the Women Deliver Conference, and the Global Digital Compact.
What: A Year of Action: Building More Equal and Inclusive Digital Societies Through Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships
When: 21 September, 4:00 – 5:00pm EDT
Launching the Alliance for Feminist Movements
Feminist movements play a key role in advancing gender equality, human rights and the sustainable development goals. However, despite these contributions, their role is chronically under-recognized and underfunded. The Alliance for Feminist Movements will be launched in the context of UNGA 77 to bring together national governments, philanthropic organizations, women’s funds, feminist organizations and international organizations with an aim to address these barriers and advance and coordinate financial and political support for these organizations and the critical role they are playing amidst global uncertainty.
Learn more of the benefits that this Alliance will bring and how your organization or country can get involved here: https://allianceforfeministmovements.org/
What: Launching the Alliance for Feminist Movements
When: September 21, 2022, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT
This event is an in person by invitation only
Join the first Generation Equality Accountability Moment at UNGA 77
Join us on 23 September from 1:15 – 3:00pm EDT for a dedicated moment highlighting progress towards the Generation Equality agenda. The event, taking place on the side-lines of this year’s 77th Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 77), will be an important moment to reflect on one year of accountability and progress on the Generation Equality journey and to announce key developments, such as the membership of the Multi-Stakeholder Leadership Group.
What: Generation Equality Accountability Moment at UNGA 77
When: 23 September, 1:15 – 3:00pm EDT
Embracing the Principle of Co-Responsibility in Care and Domestic Work
Join the Global Alliance for Care on 27 September from 9:00 – 10:30am EDT for an interactive high-level panel to strategize on how we can advance the social transformation of care work through a co-responsibility model. This entails redistributing care work more equally between women and men, as well as between states, financial institutions, communities, families and others. The panel will also discuss and learn from practices on the ground and identify policy recommendations to further strengthen the societal reorganization of care to help shape more equal and inclusive societies.
What: Embracing the Principle of Co-Responsibility in Care and Domestic Work
When: 27 September, 9:00 – 10:30am EDT
Our Key Projects And Ethos
About Génération Maastricht
Our goal of promoting civic engagement among young people is based on three pillars: advocacy, ambition and training. Our framework to attain this goal is the creation of a toolbox to support and create initiatives, and finally to foster empowerment through the creation of relevant projects for the world around us.
The Europe 2030 programme aims to give practical engagement material to young people, through masterclasses and advocacy training.
Citizen 2030 broadcasts the works of those who use the tools to mobilise around them: it is our amplification network.
The Feminist Diplomacy Working Group specifically endeavours to find implementable solutions to foster gender equality in diplomacy.
Our Pro bono legal clinic offers pro bono advice on the problems that young European policymakers face or might face in their activities.