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Lesson 3: Trusting Youth Abilities to Drive Solutions

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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Youth Advisory Board (YAB) 2024-2025: Meet the New Faces

WYDE Civic Engagement is proud to introduce the 2024-2025 Youth Democracy Cohort of five Youth Advisory Board members who will play a strategic role in WYDE Civic Engagement activities. By participating in programmes and their evaluation, strategic meetings, and advocacy campaigns, these five individuals will enhance the […]

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Lesson 1: Youth Ecosystems

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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Third Summit for Democracy: a future without youth representation?

With the theme of Democracy for Future Generations, the third Summit for Democracy promised to place a strong emphasis on the place of youth in our political systems. There were strong signs from this year’s organisers, the Republic of Korea, that this year’s event could breach the […]

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Empowering Youth in Democracy: Join the YDC Statement

As the world grapples with complex challenges, the importance of inclusive and representative democracies has never been clearer. Yet, for too long, young people have been marginalised from political processes, their voices often unheard and their concerns overlooked. Along a 100 civil society and inter-governmental organisations, the […]

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#YouthInAction – Promoting a Culture of Human Rights Amongst Youth

As we approach the third Summit For Democracy, the conclusion of the #YouthInAction campaign signifies a milestone, yet our dedication to youth empowerment and human rights advocacy endures. In these final #YouthInAction features, let’s harness the power of young voices to forge a future where rights are […]

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