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February 5, 2018

50 Voices from 50 Years: an oral history of NYCI

The National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI), the umbrella body for youth work organisations, celebrated 50 years in existence in 2017. From small beginnings in 1967 […]
January 17, 2018

Help shape the new EU Youth Strategy

Take Online Survey >> Cycle VI of the ‘EU Structured Dialogue’ (known as ‘Young Voices’ in Ireland) focuses on the creation of the new EU Youth […]
December 7, 2017

CSO Live Register: Youth Council reaction to latest figures

Just under 25,000 under 25s signing on decrease welcomed but almost 11,000 young people long-term unemployed ‘still far too high’ Youth council calls for urgent implementation […]
November 29, 2017

Racism, exclusion and integration still issues for minority ethnic young people in Ireland, Youth Council report finds

“I’m seen as a ‘n****r’, ‘a monkey’. [W]e get called these names […] at least once a week” researchers told. Launch of Research Report: ‘Make Minority […]
November 23, 2017

Youth Summit at Aviva Stadium seeks action on Global Goals

UN Delegates consult with over 300 young people for 2018 reports to EU Commission and United Nations ‘Answer Ireland’s Call’ Youth Summit on Peace, Justice and […]
November 15, 2017

Up to 151,000 young people may not be on electoral register with days to deadline

Youth Council urges young people to register,renews calls for overhaul of ‘cumbersome and outdated’ registration system The National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) – which represents […]
November 7, 2017

NYCI joins forces with USI and SpunOut To Encourage Young People To Register To Vote

On Wednesday the 8th of November, the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) will be aiming to register thousands of students to vote across Ireland on […]
November 6, 2017

NYCI Supports Comhlamh’s Code of Good Practice

We are supporting good practice in international volunteering and are committed to a vision of international volunteers working in solidarity for a just, equitable and sustainable […]
November 3, 2017

Digital and STEM Stars Rising

300 Young People celebrated at Creative Tech Fest national showcase and awardsNational showcase and awards with over 300 young people recognised for theirachievements in STEM and […]