Stephanie Müller
AEGEE-Kraków
UNSPOKEN : when expressing your opinion is a reckless thing to do
In the aftermath of the conviction of three members of the Russian punk band Pussy Riot, the topic of freedom of expression is definitely back on the European agenda. All around the world protests have been held in order to condemn what was viewed as a violation of the fundamental right to freedom of speech. “The Pussy Riot case was… Read more →
Some personal insights in the life of the Comité Directeur
Besides the busy life of the Comité Directeur (CD) members focused on the development of our association, The AEGEEan had the chance to ask the CD members some personal questions. Have a look and get to know the CD personally. 1. What is the item from your home you could not live without when moving into the CD house in Brussels?… Read more →
Please, stereotype me!
I am not a writer and I am certainly not a political analyst. I am just a concerned civil activist interested in the field of the intercultural dialogue, conflict resolution and breaking stereotypes. For the last five years, I have had the opportunity to work with hundreds of people from different nations, religions, languages, thoughts and beliefs, but with one… Read more →
European Association for International Education Conference in Dublin
Dear AEGEEans, On the second week of September 2012 AEGEE-Europe was represented at the European Association for International Education (EAIE) Conference, which is the biggest Education Conference in Europe gathering more than 4300 participants and representatives of more than 1500 Universities from around 100 countries. The EAIE organises the conference on a yearly basis. This year it took place in Dublin.… Read more →
European Charter for Rights and Responsibilities of Volunteers
Dear AEGEEans, On 18th of September, AEGEE-Europe was present at an official launch of the European Charter for Rights and Responsibilities of Volunteers in the European Parliament, represented by Vice President and External Relations Kathrin Renner, Secretary General Lucille Rieux and President Luis Alvarado Martinez. This Charter is an initiative lead by the European Youth Forum (YFJ) as a follow… Read more →
The (PR) Definition of AEGEE
Have you ever wondered why it is so difficult to explain to anyone what AEGEE is about? Starting with the facts and figures is easy (40 countries, 200 antennae etc.), but making an impression with fancy words like “interdisciplinary” will not have the same effect in all cases. ”And what are you guys doing exactly?” – This is a tough… Read more →
European Year of Citizens´Alliance in 2013
On 11 August 2011, the European Commission proposed 2013 as the “European Year of Citizens” to mark the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the European Union Citizenship under the Maastricht Treaty in 1993. European civil society organizations and networks, members of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) Liaison Group have created a civil society Alliance aiming to advocate… Read more →
One more place where people know about the EuroArabs of AEGEE!
It is a summer school which was attended by 135 participants from 69 countries. It already sounds awesome! It was the third edition of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Summer School which was held by the University of Coimbra, Portugal, between 6th and 11th August. The two main objectives of the summer school were to promote the empowerment of… Read more →