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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
In a world where voices of the Youth are more critical than ever, the Youth Democracy Cohort decided to work on an interactive map to showcase initiatives and stories at the intersection of youth engagement and democracy. Developed thanks to the collaboration of organisations active in democracy […]
Our inaugural event, which will take place on 28 November 2023, marks the beginning of an exciting journey. This session will delve deep into the dynamic realm of Civic Space, through the experience of an inspiring organisation: Code for Africa. Code for Africa is Africa's largest network of civic technology and data journalism labs.
The cycle of talks will continue in November with a forum for 18-35 year olds and will culminate in December with an event that will bring together the participants of both forums. In addition, they will seek to democratise information through virtual classes with experts open to the general public.
In summary, the third Summit for Democracy is poised to be a consequential event, placing a strong emphasis on safeguarding democratic principles for future generations.
Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative (BBYDI) is a youth-led non-profit organisation dedicated to strengthening civic freedoms, youth entrepreneurship, and good governance in Nigeria. The organisation was granted by the Youth Democracy Cohort to advocate on the Menu on Possible Commitments and is currently working on two accountability […]
The OGP is a biannual Summit that brings together member countries and partners to discuss progress, share good practices and ways to enhance open governments. Participants will have the opportunity to get directly involved in different activities such as workshops, discussions, networking sessions, and showcasing. The Youth […]