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Advocacy By Design | A Comprehensive Guide To Effective Youth-led Advocacy In Governance

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Advocacy By Design | A Comprehensive Guide To Effective Youth-led Advocacy In Governance

This Advocacy Toolkit will provide young people and youth-led and youth-serving organisations with the knowledge, practical skills, and resources needed to effectively advocate for their rights and participate in democratic governance processes. As part of the Ignite African Youth Project, this toolkit serves as a comprehensive resource to empower youth and enable them to actively participate in shaping their communities and democratic governance. It will empower them to create positive change in their communities and beyond by providing a comprehensive guide to advocacy.

Global Guidance for Education on Green Jobs | Connecting Higher Education And Green Opportunities for Planetary Health

Global Guidance for Education on Green Jobs | Connecting Higher Education And Green Opportunities for Planetary Health

This document also includes vetted resources for senior administrators, curricular developers, organizational staff, educators and employers. These key actions and resources support an emerging international trend in curricula and research to emphasize problem-solving for the SDGs. It builds upon preexisting strategies for education (e.g. UNESCO/ UNEVOC ) and the current work on greening the workforce (e.g. green jobs publications from ILO_ and green jobs resources from the Partnership for Action on Green Economy – PAGE ).

Climate Damage Tax | A Guide To What It Is And How It Works

Climate Damage Tax | A Guide To What It Is And How It Works

The Climate Damages Tax (CDT) addresses the injustice of climate devastation impacting populations around the world who did not cause the climate change but are left to pay for it without the means to do so. It looks to the fossil fuel industry - the burning of whose products are the root cause of the problem - who are currently making grotesque levels of profits in the hundreds of billions of dollars every year, to be held accountable for their actions. Most specifically, by being taxed considerably more to help pay for the skyrocketing bill for damages they have to date avoided.

The Hekima Village, Governance & Ethical Leadership | Peoples Dialogue Festival 2024

The Hekima Village at the People Dialogue Festival offered a unique space for intergenerational dialogue, bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds to share experiences and foster enhanced communication and understanding. Throughout the festival, Hekima Village played a pivotal role in hosting insightful discussions and transformative dialogues on governance, ethical leadership, and gender equality. From exploring the intricacies of governance to addressing gender disparities, the village provided a platform for thought-provoking conversations and actionable insights. Notably, on Day 2, Hekima Village was merged with the Political Parties Village, accommodating popular demand by participants and allowing for discussions on necessary political reforms and the next steps.

The Ni Sisi Ni Sasa Village, Enhancing Youth Understanding Of Democratic Processes | Peoples Dialogue Festival 2024

The Ni Sisi Ni Sasa Village, Enhancing Youth Understanding Of Democratic Processes | Peoples Dialogue Festival 2024

The Ni Sisi Ni Sasa Village at the People Dialogue Festival is a dedicated platform designed for participants under 18 years old, aimed at amplifying their voices and facilitating dialogue on complex democratic concepts in a language they can understand. This ensures their meaningful inclusion in democratic and governance processes. Over the course of the festival, the Ni Sisi Ni Sasa Village empowered students from 16 high school students to explore various themes such as community impact, Article 10 of the Kenyan constitution, digital rights, mental health, conservation, and global frameworks for sustainable development, among others. Through networking opportunities and access to mentors and role models, the village encouraged positive change and inspired youth to engage in democracy actively.

The 25th EU-NGO Forum on Human Rights

The 25th EU-NGO Forum on Human Rights

In the context of the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR75), the 25th anniversary of the UN Declaration on Human Rights Defenders, the adoption of the Youth Action Plan in External Action and the 2022 European Year of Youth - the 25th EU-NGO Forum on Human Rights took place on 4th and 5th December 2023, in Brussels, Belgium under the theme “Youth as actors of change for human rights”. It focused on the role of young human rights defenders (HRDs), the global threats and challenges they face, and explored meaningful ways for them to actively contribute to shaping their future and the future of human rights.

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A Comprehensive Analysis Of Youth Participation In Kenya's 2022 General Elections | Summary of Findings

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A Comprehensive Analysis Of Youth Participation In Kenya's 2022 General Elections | Summary of Findings

This report is The Youth Cafe’s review of youth participation in 2022 General elections in Kenya. It builds on the previous reports by adding new data from the last two general elections, using age data from official electoral datasets., as well as other quantitative and qualitative data from 47 counties. The data is current as at 16 Jan 2023. Scholarly studies and information from interviews also helped provide a full picture of youth participation before, during and after elections in 2022. Key findings and examples of good practices on addressing youth under-representation are included throughout the report, as are recommendations for further action.

Menu of Possible Commitments by the Youth Democracy Cohort

Menu of Possible Commitments by the Youth Democracy Cohort

Greetings, world changers and democracy enthusiasts! The Youth Democracy Cohort, a beacon of hope for the future of governance, is thrilled to unveil its latest masterpiece: the Menu of Possible Commitments.

The Youth Democracy Cohort, also known as the Democracy Cohort on Youth Political and Civic Engagement, proudly unveils its Menu of Possible Commitments aimed at boosting and refining youth civic and political involvement. This comprehensive list comprises 33 actionable recommendations tailored to assist governments participating in the Summit for Democracy, along with other interested governmental bodies or international institutions, in prioritizing, facilitating, and amplifying youth rights and participation within their national frameworks.