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#YouthInAction : Supporting Youth Freedom of Expression

Ahead of the third edition of the Summit for Democracy,  the Youth Democracy Cohort (YDC) relaunches the Menu of Possible Commitments to garner momentum for greater improvement of youth political participation rights. In the next weeks, join us in celebrating how youth-led initiatives can benefit our democracies […]

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#YouthInAction – Supporting youth in government

Ahead of the third edition of the Summit for Democracy,  the Youth Democracy Cohort (YDC) relaunches the Menu of Possible Commitments to garner momentum for greater improvement of youth political participation rights. In the next weeks, join us in celebrating how youth-led initiatives can benefit our democracies […]

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#YouthInAction – Prioritising youth voice in governance

Ahead of the third edition of the Summit for Democracy, the Youth Democracy Cohort (YDC) relaunches the Menu of Possible Commitments with the aim of garnering momentum for greater improvement of youth political participation rights. In the next weeks, join us in celebrating how youth-led initiatives can […]

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Join the #YouthInAction campaign

From February until March 2024, the Youth Democracy Cohort will actively communicate to call on global decision-makers to commit concretely and efficiently to improve youth political rights and participation at all levels. As a roadmap to empower youth in civic and political engagement, we believe the Menu of […]

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Voices of Future – What is the YDC up to at the S4D3?

In the dynamic landscape of global democracy, the Youth Democracy Cohort stands as a beacon for youth engagement and political participation. As we gear up for the upcoming Summit for Democracy, the Youth Democracy Cohort partnered with the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) will present a full […]

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[WEBINAR] Keys for Youth to lead Policy Dialogues

In an era marked by rapid change and a shifting global landscape, the role of Youth in shaping the future of politics is more crucial than ever. The Youth Democracy Cohort is set to host a groundbreaking webinar series of two sessions, titled “Keys for Youth to […]

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WYDE is getting bigger

WYDE Celebrates the Launch of “WYDE | Freedoms” to Strengthen Youth and Women’s enjoyment of the Freedoms of Assembly and Association In a significant stride towards fostering democratic participation and empowering youth and women, the WYDE community is delighted to announce the official launch of its latest […]

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Youth at COP28: Intergenerational engagement remains elusive

Mark Ortiz is one of the Young Researchers selected by the Young Democracy Cohort to write a case study on Youth Political Participation. Currently a Presidential Postdoctoral Fellow & Incoming Assistant Professor of Geography at The Pennsylvania State University, U.S. His research interests encompass youth politics, climate […]

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