Encouraging the participation and active citizenship of all young people has been an important task of youth policy ever since the adoption of the White Paper. However, to provide equal opportunities to all young people, it is important to enable development of the individual potential of young people with fewer opportunities and contribute to overcoming the prejudice and stereotypes in society that cause social exclusion of individuals.

150 young people from all European Union and EFTA Member States, EU Candidate Countries and the Western Balkan Countries will be given an opportunity to discuss this issue and find ways to achieve their more active participation in debates, decision-making processes and in the society.