DEMOCRACY IN ACTION
Read the latest news, happenings, and research from youth activists and researchers around the world. You’ll hear powerful stories about young people creating better futures for themselves, their communities, and their countries.
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Young Leaders in Latin American Democracies Convene for Democracy Moves' Spring Conference
On February 27th, youth movement leaders from across Latin America met to discuss the future of democracy in their home region. The conference addressed the current roles of government, civil society, and individual citizens in bringing about a more democratic future. In doing so, it showed the young folks in attendance a variety of techniques and best practices that could be used for effective participation going forward.
Jóvenes Líderes de la Democracia Latinoamericana se reúnen por la Conferencia de Primavera de Democracy Moves
El 27 de febrero, líderes de movimientos juveniles de todo américa latina se reunieron para discutir el futuro de la democracia en su región. Dado las amenazas a la participación juvenil debidas a la pandemia, el año 2020 ha resultado uno de los peores en la memoria pasada en cuanto a la esperanza de un futuro más democratico. Por eso, Democracy Moves gestionó un conversatorio por la comunidad de habla hispana, en la cual paneles representativos de toda américa latina proveyeron ideas nuevas e inspiración a un público diverso de más de 70 participantes.
OP-ED: AN ACTIVIST’S PERSPECTIVE ON SOUTH AFRICAN EDUCATION
“It is quite evident that the inequality gap will continue to widen in South Africa if the norms and standards are not met.” In his op-ed, Lawrence Manaka, Founding Director & CEO of LesediLtP, argues that to make effective education reform that benefits all students, the federal government must take action.
OP-ED: NIGERIA AND THE PROBLEM OF FEDERALISM
“As a Nigerian, I believe the Nigerian state should be restructured to allow for all regions to grow at their own pace.” In his op-ed, John Oluwafemi OLLA, CEO & Founder of Act Hub Africa, makes the case for empowering local government and decentralizing federal government in Nigeria.
SPREADING DEMOCRATIC VALUES AND EDUCATION IN KENYAN SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES
In Kenya, young people face adversity and hardships on a daily basis that contribute to poor school attendance or school abandonment. Kesho Kenya’s SHINE Project and Integrity Clubs provide simple yet effective solutions to help keep young people stay in school and well on their way to becoming the leaders of tomorrow.
HOW YOUNG AMBASSADORS SPREAD DEMOCRATIC VALUES IN BRAZIL
The organizers of Politize! sprung to action to fill the gap in Brazil’s public education system. They’ve created an ambassadors’ program to nurture the development of new public leaders that are committed to Brazil’s democracy.
NONVIOLENCE AND ELECTIONS TRAINING IN DR CONGO.
All for Social Justice in Lubumbashi, DR Congo trains young people in their communities to become leaders, advocates, and role models to work towards a more equitable future for all.
A NEW SPACE FOR DEBATE IN COLOMBIA.
In early 2020, Juventud para Colombia’s young leaders began holding Facebook Lives to create space for political debate and opinion.
HELPING NGOS BUILD CAPACITY AND REACH YOUNG PEOPLE IN ENUGU, NIGERIA.
In 2020, SIRP organized a capacity-building training for the Executive Directors of 20 NGOs in Enugu State as an opportunity to come together and learn to better engage young people in their organizations’ activities.