This session will explore the challenges surrounding electoral periods, particularly internet shutdowns and restrictions on access to information. In the first part, Ifenla and Julius, YAB members, will share the experience in Uganda during the 2021 and 2025 elections, discussing Julius’ candidacy, the protection measures put in […]
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As we enter a pivotal year for democracy worldwide, the Youth Democracy Cohort reaffirms its mission: ensuring that young people are not just included, but meaningfully empowered in political and civic life. Thanks to our growing partnerships across regions and sectors, we are better positioned than ever […]
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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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