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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […] read more
📢 Join the Youth Democracy Cohort for an insightful webinar “A Comparative Analysis on National Youth Policies” on 4 June at 2 PM CEST. The webinar will explore the study and key takeaways with examples of successful youth-centred policies around the world, the mechanisms used to implement […] read more