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Wellbeing – young people worldwide

How do young people in your region fare by comparison with the same age group in other countries? To find out, why not look at the OECD Index and the Global Youth Wellbeing Index for young people?
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Youth Guarantee - one year on

What has the Youth Guarantee programme achieved in the various EU countries?
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Living on your own

Leaving home for the first time is never easy. Here are some basic tips to help you avoid any trouble.
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EU citizenship: know your rights

Becoming an EU citizen does not take any effort; anyone with the nationality of an EU country is also an EU citizen. Over 500 million people from 28 countries can call themselves EU citizens, but what does EU citizenship mean?
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Consumer rights – do you know yours?

EU law gives all Europeans certain consumer rights. To make sure your rights are properly respected, you need to know what they are.
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Is gender equality a reality?

Even now, in the 21st century, there are still inequalities between women and men, particularly on the job market. In the EU, women earn on average 17% less than men during their lifetimes.
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Know your basic rights

Human rights belong to everyone, regardless of nationality, residence, gender, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, sexual orientation, language, or any other criteria.
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