Young people are mobilising more than ever before for democracy. Hopes are high that the young can act as a democratic catalyst to turn back the powerful wave of authoritarianism across the world. But is this really possible? This report examines what is driving young people to […] read more
Lessons From the 1970 UN World Youth Assembly for Contemporary Youth Engagement Over the last decade, the United Nations (UN) system has increasingly invested in creating institutional space for greater youth participation and leadership. Launched in 2018, Youth2030 is a UN-wide youth strategy that prioritises âmeaningful youth […] read more
This content is inspired by The Youth Political Participation Literature and Policy review 1980-2023 â Epoch III Systemic Policiesâ as outlined in the Youth Democracy Cohortâs scoping study on youth political participation. The study presents a comprehensive analysis of the evolution of youth-related policies and practices from 1980 […] read more
This content is inspired by The Youth Political Participation Literature and Policy review 1980-2023 – Epoch I Setting the Scene– as outlined in the Youth Democracy Cohort’s scoping study on youth political participation. The study presents a comprehensive analysis of the evolution of youth-related policies and practices […] read more
Wasal Naser Faqiryar is a PhD Candidate at Notre Dame University. He pursued his BA in Law and Political Science at Kabul University. He furthered his education by obtaining a diploma in Diplomacy and Political Science from the Institute of Diplomacy affiliated with the Ministry of Foreign […] read more
Mark Ortiz is currently a Presidential Postdoctoral Fellow & Incoming Assistant Professor of Geography at The Pennsylvania State University, U.S. He received his B.A. in Environmental Studies & Religious Studies from the University of Alabama in 2015 and his PhD in Geography from the University of North […] read more
Global ABSTRACT Millions of young people are missing from public life. With the climate crisis, global conflict and generational inequalities running rampant, the inputs, perspectives and representation of youth are needed more than ever.Almost half the worldâs population is under 30. Yet, they make up only 2.8% […] read more
Global ABSTRACT âEngaging a New Generation for Accessible Governance and Electionsâ (ENGAGE) is a civic and political leadership course for young people with disabilities. It builds their leadership skills in their communities while providing hands-on community engagement experience. ENGAGE addresses the barriers that young persons with disabilities […] read more