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We are FEMYSO

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FEMYSO is a pan-European network of 32 Member Organisations across 22 European countries, and is the voice of Muslim Youth in Europe and is regularly consulted on issues pertaining to Muslim Youth.

FEMYSO has developed useful links with the European Parliament, the European Commission, the Council of Europe, the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), the United Nations and a host of other significant organisations at the European and international level. 

Vision

A diverse, cohesive and vibrant Europe where Muslim youth are active contributors and changemakers.

Mission

To support and connect FEMYSO Member Organisations, representing European Muslim youth and fostering their potential through skill development, whilst working with partners to collectively build a better Europe for all.

Our Values

Excellence

Unity

Creativity

Godliness

Proactivity

Our Structure

As per the articles set out in the Statutes, FEMYSO consists of its Member Organisations, the General Assembly, the Executive Committee and the Board of Trustees. 

General Assembly

GA

The General Assembly, which is made of all Member Organisations, meet every year. At this meeting, the Executive Committee presents its annual financial and activity reports as well as discusses the next steps of the organisation in consultation with the Member Organisations.

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Executive Committee

ExCo

The main administrative body of the Association and has all the powers to manage FEMYSO. A new Executive Committee (ExCo) is elected every two years by the General Assembly and remains answerable to the GA until the end of the mandate.

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Board of Advisors

BoA

The Board of Advisors (BoA), which is elected every four years, is an advisory body to the Executive Committee.

Department Members

The different departments of FEMYSO rely heavily on the invaluable work of their team members.

What We Do

Campaigns

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Networking

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Representation

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Training

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Milestones

  1. 1995

    The first meeting between Muslim youth organisations across Europe took place in Sweden in 1995, when the Foreign Ministry of Sweden in co-operation with the Swedish Muslim Youth organisation SUM (Sveriges Unga Muslimer), organised an international conference titled ‘Islam in Europe’. The participants at this conference felt the need to establish better communication between the organisations and undertake steps towards greater co-operation and co-ordination.

  2. 1996

    In June 1996 a meeting was held in Leicester, UK, this meeting representing nineteen youth and student organisations from eleven countries across Europe. This meeting created strong bonds between those present and resulted in the official launch of the Forum of European Muslim Youth and Student Organisations (FEMYSO).

  3. 2000

    FEMYSO establishes its office in Brussels, Belgium.

  4. 2001

    FEMYSO selected to be on the Council of Europe’s Advisory Council on Youth for the first time.

  5. 2002

    FEMYSO delivered its first study session. 'Human Rights - The contribution of European Muslims' study session in collaboration with the Council of Europe held at the European Youth Centre in Budapest.

  6. 2006

    The Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Terry Davis, joined by FEMYSO’s Vice President Sunduss Al-Hassani to officially launch the ‘’All Different, All Equal’’ European Youth Campaign for Diversity, Human Rights and Participation (Strasbourg, France - June 2006).

  7. 2011

    FEMYSO organises the European Muslim Youth Conference in Brussels, Belgium bringing together over 100 participants from across Europe.

  8. 2012

    Signing of a Memorandum to mark the 10-year partnership between FEMYSO and Ecumenical Youth Council in Europe (EYCE).

  9. 2013

    Green up my community Campaign - The 'GreenUp! My Community' Campaign was launched in 2013 as a Europe-wide grassroots campaign to promote more ethical and environmentally friendly habits among mosques and community centres.

  10. 2014

    Build my NGO – Leadership development programme

  11. 2016

    ADVISE Advocates Against Islamophobia in Education

  12. 2017

    FEMYSO celebrates its 20th anniversary through a GALA event taking place in Stockholm, Sweden.

  13. 2019

    FEMYSO becomes an official partner with the European Parliament, and launching its campaign ‘Your Vote, Your Voice’

  14. 2020

    Launch of "Outbreak of Generosity"

  15. TODAY

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