The Flemish Youth Council ( nl, Vlaamse Jeugdraad) is the official advisory body of the

Flemish government The Flemish Government ( nl, Vlaamse regering ) is the executive branch of the Flemish Community and the Flemish Region of Belgium. It consists of a government cabinet, headed by the Minister-President and accountable to the Flemish Parliament, a ...

on all matters concerning children and young people. The VJR represents the children, young people and youth organisations in Flanders and promotes their interests and reinforces their voice so they are heard and can actively influence policy. The Flemish Ministers are required to consult VJR on any decision they make affecting children and/or young people but the VJR may also offer advice at its own discretion.http://youthforum.org/en/about_us/modb/full.php Youthforum full members The Flemish Youth Council is a full member of the

European Youth Forum The European Youth Forum (from french: Youth Forum Jeunesse, YFJ) is an international non-profit association and serves as a platform and advocacy group of the national youth councils and international non-governmental youth organisations in Euro ...

(YFJ).

References

{{Authority control Youth empowerment organizations Youth organisations based in Belgium