In this interactive session, we’ll dive into how democratic innovations, like deliberative panels and digital participatory platforms, are reshaping how citizens engage with democracy. To begin the conversation, the YDC welcomes Elisabet Vives, Lead of the Education, Youth and Civic Engagement (EYCE) Hub at LSE Consulting and […]
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At the 2025 OGP Africa and Middle East Regional Meeting, young leaders, civil society actors, and digital governance experts came together to tackle a shared challenge: how to move from aid dependency to homegrown resilience. From bold strategies for CSO self-reliance to youth-led digital innovations and the […]
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Are you a young changemaker capturing moments of resistance, hope, and political energy? As part of the official launch of the Global Youth Participation Index, the Youth Democracy Cohort is curating a powerful international photography exhibition that celebrates youth activism in all its forms. We invite young […]
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In a time when youth voices are critical to shaping inclusive governance and sustainable development, eight young leaders from across Africa are stepping up with passion, purpose, and powerful visions. Selected by the Youth Democracy Cohort to participate in the upcoming OGP Africa and Middle East Regional […]
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By Samuel Kpartor My journey with the Open Government Partnership (OGP) in Liberia has been a novel but very exciting, a shift from passive observation to active participation. While I previously perceived the OGP as a distant, abstract concept, directly engaging in its processes, particularly leading the […]
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Empowering youth against disinformation through media and information literacy: This session will focus on exploring the different types of activities youth organisations can do to educate themselves about disinformation and critical thinking. Online disinformation campaigns —whether driven by foreign or domestic agitators- are becoming an increasing challenge […]
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On 14 January 2025, the Youth Democracy Cohort will host its next “Knowledge Sharing” webinar, focusing on Women’s Representation in Politics, in collaboration with UN Women. The session will feature Lana Ačkar, a seasoned expert on women’s political participation and a Political Participation Policy Specialist at UN […]
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The Youth Democracy Cohort Working Groups foster deeper connections among member organisations. These groups provide tailored spaces for members to engage with allies on key themes, while maintaining a global perspective within the Cohort. What are the YDC Working Groups? The current Working Groups bring together member […]
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Join the Youth Democracy Cohort for an interactive session “Fundraising: How to approach EU funding as small & medium organisations? ”. Leon Hemkemeyer, Head of Programmes and Simon Eslinger, Programmes Manager at EPD will help you navigate EU funding streams, and lead a discussion on the strategies […]
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