What is the Advisory Council on Youth?
The Advisory Council on Youth is the non-governmental partner in the co-management structure which establishes the standards and work priorities of the Council of Europe’s youth sector and makes recommendations for future priorities, programmes and budgets.
It is made up of 30 representatives from youth NGOs and networks in Europe and its main task is to advise the Committee of Ministers on all questions relating to youth. Specifically, the Advisory Council helps to ensure youth policies are mainstreamed into the Council of Europe's programme of activities by providing opinions and proposals to all of the Organisation's bodies. It also ensures that young people are involved in other activities of the Council of Europe and promotes the policies beyond the Organisation. Learn more
About our nomination: Alex Taylor
Alex is a committed youth worker specialised in bringing underrepresented young people to the decision making table. In her work for the Advisory Council, Alex hopes to work for inclusion of all young people in the decision making processes, bringing to civic participation those who are ever encouraged to participate. Alex is also committed to work for the recognition of the skills youth work gives to all young people who engage in it. A vote for Alex is a vote for those who feel without a voice, a vote for youth work and the difference it makes in society!
