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Youth in Action programme

Cultural diversity

The EU is seeking to develop a sense of European citizenship based on common values, but it is acutely aware of the need to respect and nurture the continent’s vast cultural diversity.

Respect for diversity and the fight against racism and xenophobia, is at the heart of many EU initiatives, including Youth in Action. The programme supports projects and activities in which young people from different cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds can work together.

The aim is to promote “intercultural learning” that encourages tolerance, mutual respect and understanding between participants but also in society in general. Projects should harness intercultural working methods that reflect on the potentially diverse nature of participants, allowing them to take part on an equal footing.


The need to address cultural diversity issues cuts through the Youth in Action programme.

Last update: 09 February 2012

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