The Youth Democracy Cohort invites you to explore our members’ work across topics, regions, and sectors and welcomes to explore our interactive tool: from national ministries and youth councils to NGOs and community-based groups, this platform is your gateway to understanding and joining hands with advocates championing […] read more
Posted on November 7, 2024
The Youth Democracy Cohort is back with a new Knowledge Sharing webinar! Join us for an interactive session “Fundraising: How to screen and find opportunities” on the 29th of October at 3 PM CET. Giovanna Tanzi, Programme Manager at EPD, will lead the discussion on how to […] read more
Posted on October 9, 2024
On the occasion of International Democracy Day in Brussels, the Youth Democracy Cohort is organising a panel to showcase good practices on youth mobilisation in electoral processes around the world. In this article, Luis Villaherrera explains why youth can be the face of the good fight for […] read more
Posted on September 11, 2024
This year’s International Democracy Day event in Brussels (19th and 20th September) will look into the 2024 electoral year within Europe and globally. The Youth Democracy Cohort will participate in a discussion on advancing women’s political participation in the context of global democratic backsliding. On the occasion […] read more
Posted on September 11, 2024
How much does it cost to run for office, and what does this actually mean for the health of our democracies? WFD’s Cost of Politics reports analyse the financial aspects of running for political office in various countries, focusing on how much individuals spend throughout the election […] read more
Posted on September 5, 2024
In the exploration of youth participation in democratic processes, a recurring theme has emerged: the vital importance of creating an enabling environment for youth to engage and thrive in civic life. As the YDC unfolds ten case studies from Latin America to East Asia, it becomes clear […] read more
Posted on August 19, 2024
The undersigned members of the Youth Democracy Cohort (YDC) stand in solidarity with the youth of Kenya amidst the ongoing protests triggered by the Finance Bill 2024. The people of Kenya are exercising their democratic rights as outlined in Article 37 of the Constitution of Kenya, which […] read more
Posted on August 12, 2024
In the exploration of youth participation in democratic processes, a recurring theme has emerged: the vital importance of creating an enabling environment for youth to engage and thrive in civic life. As the YDC unfolds ten case studies from Latin America to East Asia, it becomes clear […] read more
Posted on July 1, 2024
In the exploration of youth participation in democratic processes, a recurring theme has emerged: the vital importance of creating an enabling environment for youth to engage and thrive in civic life. As the YDC unfolds ten case studies from Latin America to East Asia, it becomes clear […] read more
Posted on June 25, 2024