“Intersectionality and inclusion” explores the demographic factors linked to youth political participation. It begins by outlining the limitations in this area of research before summarising what is known about the intersection of gender, socioeconomic status, and ethnicity with regards to youth participation. A range of studies have […] read more
“Enablers and barriers to youth participation” covers the factors that stimulate or inhibit participation. Current theories about youth political participation and social engagement consider factors at the macro level (e.g. historical, institutional, political, demographic), the social level (e.g. family, school, peer group, access to resources) as well […] read more
As the YDC releases the Policy Tracker study, three key themes in youth political participation come to light. This is the third and last theme. This section looks into youth engagement in civil society, drawing attention to various modes of involvement, including youth-led associations, participation in social […] read more
As the YDC releases the Policy Tracker study, three key themes in youth political participation come to light. This is the second of the three. This section focuses on youth participation in voting and elections, addressing a global decline in electoral engagement among youth. The analysis explores […] read more
As the YDC releases the Literature & Policy Review of the Youth Political Participation study, three key themes in youth political participation come to light. This is the first of the three. This section explores the involvement of youth in political affairs, encompassing traditional forms such as […] read more
I am a Lawyer, Social Worker, and Notary from the National University of Asunción (UNA). I was a scholar of the “Program for the Strengthening of the Public Function in Latin America” (Botín Foundation, Spain) and I have completed postgraduate studies in Youth Policies from the Organization […] read more