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 […]
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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As we mark the first anniversary of the Youth Democracy Cohort, a powerful narrative of empowerment, engagement, and change comes to life. Over the past year, this innovative initiative has embarked on a remarkable journey, championing the voices of young individuals and shaping the course of democracy. With a constellation of key events and accomplishments, this year has been nothing short of transformative.
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International Democracy Day (IDD) Brussels is an annual Brussels-based event organised each September to mark the UN International Day of Democracy. Each year, this event is organised by a partnership of democracy organisations and think tanks, namely: European Network of Political Foundations (ENoP), European Endowment for Democracy […]
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We want states to consider Youth as an opportunity rather than a problem and invest more in good quality education in order to favour, in the long term, young people's capacity development and involvement in public affairs.
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