The Peace Merit is one of Europe’s emerging recognitions for outstanding peacebuilding, dialogue, and democratic engagement. Awarded by the European Youth Forum Neumarkt, the medal honors individuals, organizations, and initiatives that have made a lasting contribution to peace, international understanding, human rights, and European cooperation.

The EYFON Peace Merit celebrates impactful peace work across Europe from grassroots activism and youth empowerment to diplomacy, intercultural exchange, conflict prevention, and civic leadership. The award highlights projects and personalities that strengthen democracy, promote unity, and create sustainable social impact within European society.

The medal reflects the mission of : empowering the next generation of European leaders through education, participation, and intercultural cooperation. Through conferences, youth exchanges, policy simulations, and public dialogue initiatives, EYFON has become a growing platform for European civic engagement and peace advocacy.

Whether through humanitarian work, democratic initiatives, education, diplomacy, or community-building, the EYFON Peace Merit recognizes the most influential peace work in Europe and inspires future generations to continue building bridges across borders.