For a very long time in Kenya, young people like me have been considered apolitical. However, Gen Z’s and Millennials have started to show interest in politics and policy. During the last presidential election in 2022, most young people opted not to vote when faced with what […]
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In this interactive session, we’ll explore the growing wave of youth-led mobilisations taking place around the world from Bangladesh to Tanzania, Madagascar, Nepal, Morocco, and beyond. Participants will hear directly from young organisers about the strategies, creative tactics, and safety approaches fueling these movements. Together, we will […]
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by Maurice Thantan How can young Africans become more involved in the governance of their countries, so that national public policies can be designed not only for them, but above all with them around the decision-making table? This question, the answer to which now sounds like an […]
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Godfred Kuttin is a Co-founder and Deputy Executive Director of the Youth Initiative Foundation, a youth-led and focused organization committed to advancing LGBTQIA+ rights, gender equality, youth empowerment, and fostering Open Governance for more inclusive societies. With a diverse background encompassing Marine Science and certifications in digital […]
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Around the world, young people have bravely been expressing their frustration with political systems that they perceive as disconnected from their everyday realities. In cases such as Nepal and Madagascar, Gen-Z led protests have been successful in bringing about political change while in others like Philippines and […]
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The Youth Democracy Cohort, through the Digitalise Youth project, aims to strengthen digital rights across Africa, advocating for the right to access information, freedom of expression, transparency, and resilience against disinformation and cybersecurity threats. In line with this commitment, the YDC participated in the Forum on Internet […]
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By Ana Belén Aguilera Albán, Santiago Martín Loza Mata – Fundación Datalat In Ecuador, citizen trust in political institutions is in a sharper decline than the regional average, representing a central challenge for strengthening democracy and youth participation. Young people face significant barriers to their development and […]
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by Harouna Drabo Since 2021, the security crisis has plunged several states in the region into political instability, marked by a series of coups d’état. In the wake of these constitutional upheavals, an anti-democratic narrative has taken root, widely relayed on digital platforms and fed by false […]
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by René Edouard Mendis Artificial intelligence (AI) is profoundly transforming our societies. Discreet but powerful, this digital revolution is reshaping the way we govern, inform ourselves and make decisions. According to the Government AI Readiness Index 2024, more than 50 countries are already assessing their level of […]
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