Conducts civic education, sensitizes young people on the importance of voting, provides political education, and encourages youth to run for political office. Affiliated Regional/Thematic Network(s): African Movement for Democracy
On November 12, 2016, the African Movement for Democracy (AMD), a regional hub of African democracy activists, officially launched in Yaounde, Cameroon. At the two-day conference, members of the movement discussed strategies for advancing democracy in Africa as well as strengthening cooperation between civil society and political leaders. In a statement for the launch, AMD members declared…
In June 2017, the Latin American Youth Network for Democracy (Juventud LAC) organized their fifth Regional Forum, bringing together over 50 activists from 18 countries from across Latin American and the Caribbean. Participants engaged in several workshops and debates on critical issues in the region such as populism, anti-corruption, and support for human rights defenders.…
The Network of Young Democratic Asians (NOYDA) is a network of youth leaders committed to building a democratic society in Asia. Faced with new challenges and opportunities, the core membership of NOYDA convened a meeting in Taipei, Taiwan on September 8-10, 2017, to develop a strategic plan and build a flagship campaign for the coming…