Join us in amplifying the voices of young people around the world. The Global Youth Participation Index (GYPI) is a first-of-its-kind tool that measures and compares the state of youth political participation across countries. But the real power of the GYPI lies in how it’s used , […]
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As part of our mission to centre youth voices in every aspect of our work, the Youth Democracy Cohort welcomes five exceptional young leaders as the new members of the Youth Advisory Board (YAB) for the WYDE Civic Engagement project. Representing diverse regions and perspectives, these individuals […]
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Despite making up a growing share of the global population, young people remain excluded from political and economic decision-making. The Global Youth Participation Index – GYPI – offers the first comprehensive, data-driven effort to assess how youth engage across four key dimensions: Political Affairs, Elections, Socio-Economic dimension […]
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Are you passionate about youth participation, open governance, and civic engagement? Apply now to join the 2025 Open Government Partnership Global Summit in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain (October 7-9 2025). The Summit will bring together more than 2,000 high-level representatives of governments, civil society leaders, and policy-makers from around […]
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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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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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The Youth Democracy Cohort invites you to explore our members’ work across topics, regions, and sectors and welcomes to explore our interactive tool: from national ministries and youth councils to NGOs and community-based groups, this platform is your gateway to understanding and joining hands with advocates championing […]
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Join the Youth Democracy Cohort together with the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) for an insightful new webinar! Learn about the real costs of running for office incurred by prospective candidates. The session will bring to light the financial challenges faced by prospective candidates when seeking political […]
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With the theme of Democracy for Future Generations, the third Summit for Democracy promised to place a strong emphasis on the place of youth in our political systems. There were strong signs from this year’s organisers, the Republic of Korea, that this year’s event could breach the […]
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