On August 12, civil society celebrated International Youth Day – a United Nations initiative started in 1999. This year’s theme focused on the “leading role of young people in ensuring poverty eradication and achieving sustainable development through sustainable consumption and production.” UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon spoke in a video message calling upon global leaders…
Applications are now being accepted for a one week training course called “Organizing Political Campaign” with the Young Political Leadership School (YPLS) in Liberia. The program was designed by NAYMOTE-Partners for Democratic Development to empower young political leaders with the tools and knowledge needed to support the development of research-based campaign platforms, effectively build…
Following recent elections from March 5 to March 9, the World Youth Movement for Democracy (WYMD) Leadership Board has been selected! Over 8000 voters participated in online voting to choose one male and female representative in each global region from over 30 eligible candidates. Thank you to all who participated in this democratic exercise. Learn more about the ten newly…
The World Youth Movement for Democracy (WYMD) will be holding its biannual elections for the Leadership Board and is looking for 2 members (one male, one female) from each region (Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, Europe & Eurasia, Latin America & the Caribbean, and Middle East & North Africa). Enthusiastic and dynamic youth leaders are encouraged to apply and participate in…