By Samuel Kpartor My journey with the Open Government Partnership (OGP) in Liberia has been a novel but very exciting, a shift from passive observation to active participation. While I previously perceived the OGP as a distant, abstract concept, directly engaging in its processes, particularly leading the […]
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On 14 January 2025, the Youth Democracy Cohort will host its next “Knowledge Sharing” webinar, focusing on Women’s Representation in Politics, in collaboration with UN Women. The session will feature Lana Ačkar, a seasoned expert on women’s political participation and a Political Participation Policy Specialist at UN […]
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The Youth Democracy Cohort Working Groups foster deeper connections among member organisations. These groups provide tailored spaces for members to engage with allies on key themes, while maintaining a global perspective within the Cohort. What are the YDC Working Groups? The current Working Groups bring together member […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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