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On International Youth Day, International IDEA recognizes the efforts of young people in Myanmar to continue to resist the severe repression by the military junta and to support their dream of rebuilding a genuine federal democracy.

Youth aged 15–35 make up 33 per cent of Myanmar’s population of 60 million, with a national median age of 27. Despite their demographic significance, youth under 35 won only 8 per cent of seats in the 2020 elections. This underrepresentation contrasts sharply with the central role they play in Myanmar’s political and civic life. 

From 2010 to 2020, Myanmar youth saw a glimpse of freedom and opportunity. However, the 2021 coup prompted a new wave of youth-led resistance and civic engagement. For many young people, the 2021 coup was not just a political event; it resonated in a deeply personal way, erasing the glimpse of democracy they had experienced and snatching away their hopes for more opportunities and freedom.

Youth were among the first to revolt against the 2021 coup leaders, calling for the restoration of democracy. They flooded the streets in peaceful protests, expressing their resistance through marches, music, performance art, and digital campaigns. Their peaceful efforts were met with a brutal crackdown by the military junta. 

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On International Youth Day, International IDEA recognizes the efforts of young people in Myanmar to continue to resist the severe repression by the military junta and to support their dream of rebuilding a genuine federal democracy.

Youth aged 15–35 make up 33 per cent of Myanmar’s population of 60 million, with a national median age of 27. Despite their demographic significance, youth under 35 won only 8 per cent of seats in the 2020 elections. This underrepresentation contrasts sharply with the central role they play in Myanmar’s political and civic life. 

From 2010 to 2020, Myanmar youth saw a glimpse of freedom and opportunity. However, the 2021 coup prompted a new wave of youth-led resistance and civic engagement. For many young people, the 2021 coup was not just a political event; it resonated in a deeply personal way, erasing the glimpse of democracy they had experienced and snatching away their hopes for more opportunities and freedom.

Youth were among the first to revolt against the 2021 coup leaders, calling for the restoration of democracy. They flooded the streets in peaceful protests, expressing their resistance through marches, music, performance art, and digital campaigns. Their peaceful efforts were met with a brutal crackdown by the military junta. 

Read more.

 

On International Youth Day, International IDEA recognizes the efforts of young people in Myanmar to continue to resist the severe repression by the military junta and to support their dream of rebuilding a genuine federal democracy.

Youth aged 15–35 make up 33 per cent of Myanmar’s population of 60 million, with a national median age of 27. Despite their demographic significance, youth under 35 won only 8 per cent of seats in the 2020 elections. This underrepresentation contrasts sharply with the central role they play in Myanmar’s political and civic life. 

From 2010 to 2020, Myanmar youth saw a glimpse of freedom and opportunity. However, the 2021 coup prompted a new wave of youth-led resistance and civic engagement. For many young people, the 2021 coup was not just a political event; it resonated in a deeply personal way, erasing the glimpse of democracy they had experienced and snatching away their hopes for more opportunities and freedom.

Youth were among the first to revolt against the 2021 coup leaders, calling for the restoration of democracy. They flooded the streets in peaceful protests, expressing their resistance through marches, music, performance art, and digital campaigns. Their peaceful efforts were met with a brutal crackdown by the military junta. 

Read more.

 

On International Youth Day, International IDEA recognizes the efforts of young people in Myanmar to continue to resist the severe repression by the military junta and to support their dream of rebuilding a genuine federal democracy.

Youth aged 15–35 make up 33 per cent of Myanmar’s population of 60 million, with a national median age of 27. Despite their demographic significance, youth under 35 won only 8 per cent of seats in the 2020 elections. This underrepresentation contrasts sharply with the central role they play in Myanmar’s political and civic life. 

From 2010 to 2020, Myanmar youth saw a glimpse of freedom and opportunity. However, the 2021 coup prompted a new wave of youth-led resistance and civic engagement. For many young people, the 2021 coup was not just a political event; it resonated in a deeply personal way, erasing the glimpse of democracy they had experienced and snatching away their hopes for more opportunities and freedom.

Youth were among the first to revolt against the 2021 coup leaders, calling for the restoration of democracy. They flooded the streets in peaceful protests, expressing their resistance through marches, music, performance art, and digital campaigns. Their peaceful efforts were met with a brutal crackdown by the military junta. 

Read more.

 

On International Youth Day, International IDEA recognizes the efforts of young people in Myanmar to continue to resist the severe repression by the military junta and to support their dream of rebuilding a genuine federal democracy.

Youth aged 15–35 make up 33 per cent of Myanmar’s population of 60 million, with a national median age of 27. Despite their demographic significance, youth under 35 won only 8 per cent of seats in the 2020 elections. This underrepresentation contrasts sharply with the central role they play in Myanmar’s political and civic life. 

From 2010 to 2020, Myanmar youth saw a glimpse of freedom and opportunity. However, the 2021 coup prompted a new wave of youth-led resistance and civic engagement. For many young people, the 2021 coup was not just a political event; it resonated in a deeply personal way, erasing the glimpse of democracy they had experienced and snatching away their hopes for more opportunities and freedom.

Youth were among the first to revolt against the 2021 coup leaders, calling for the restoration of democracy. They flooded the streets in peaceful protests, expressing their resistance through marches, music, performance art, and digital campaigns. Their peaceful efforts were met with a brutal crackdown by the military junta. 

Read more.

 

On 12 August, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) celebrated International Youth Day by organizing a webinar for members of parliament and international partners that would highlight new tools and initiatives aimed at empowering young parliamentarians. The focus was on enhancing gender equality through efforts that promoted youth empowerment in politics. The event emphasized peer learning, international cooperation and practical tools that helped young leaders become more effective and influential in their political roles and in promoting gender equality.

The Women and Youth Democratic Engagement (WYDE) initiative, funded by the European Union, is a global effort to strengthen youth participation in democratic life. Launched in 2024, WYDE | Women Leadership brings together organizations like the IPU, UN Women, the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA), and United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) to advance women’s political participation and decision-making through social norms change, networking and global advocacy.

Women and youth in democracy: WYDE – the EU’s flagship initiative

The WYDE initiative is a 63 million euro effort implemented by over 20 partners, including the IPU. It is one of the EU’s Youth Action Plan flagship programmes, strengthening the role of young people as active and informed participants in democratic life. The Youth Democracy Cohort (YDC), with over 550 members, advocates for democratic reforms and offers seed grants to its members. The European Partnership for Democracy leads the Global Youth Participation Index, providing a comprehensive overview of youth political participation in over 140 countries.

Through training, dialogue platforms and support for youth-led organizations, WYDE enhances young people’s leadership capacities and promotes their representation in governance. The Democracy Schools organized by the Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD) and the Accountability Hubs are key training and mentoring programmes for young leaders.

WYDE also works to identify and remove systemic barriers that hinder youth participation, such as discrimination, lack of access to political networks and limited civic education. Notable efforts include the cost of politics studies and micro-grants awarded by the European Association for Local Democracy (ALDA).

Read more. 

On 12 August, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) celebrated International Youth Day by organizing a webinar for members of parliament and international partners that would highlight new tools and initiatives aimed at empowering young parliamentarians. The focus was on enhancing gender equality through efforts that promoted youth empowerment in politics. The event emphasized peer learning, international cooperation and practical tools that helped young leaders become more effective and influential in their political roles and in promoting gender equality.

The Women and Youth Democratic Engagement (WYDE) initiative, funded by the European Union, is a global effort to strengthen youth participation in democratic life. Launched in 2024, WYDE | Women Leadership brings together organizations like the IPU, UN Women, the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA), and United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) to advance women’s political participation and decision-making through social norms change, networking and global advocacy.

Women and youth in democracy: WYDE – the EU’s flagship initiative

The WYDE initiative is a 63 million euro effort implemented by over 20 partners, including the IPU. It is one of the EU’s Youth Action Plan flagship programmes, strengthening the role of young people as active and informed participants in democratic life. The Youth Democracy Cohort (YDC), with over 550 members, advocates for democratic reforms and offers seed grants to its members. The European Partnership for Democracy leads the Global Youth Participation Index, providing a comprehensive overview of youth political participation in over 140 countries.

Through training, dialogue platforms and support for youth-led organizations, WYDE enhances young people’s leadership capacities and promotes their representation in governance. The Democracy Schools organized by the Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD) and the Accountability Hubs are key training and mentoring programmes for young leaders.

WYDE also works to identify and remove systemic barriers that hinder youth participation, such as discrimination, lack of access to political networks and limited civic education. Notable efforts include the cost of politics studies and micro-grants awarded by the European Association for Local Democracy (ALDA).

Read more. 

On 12 August, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) celebrated International Youth Day by organizing a webinar for members of parliament and international partners that would highlight new tools and initiatives aimed at empowering young parliamentarians. The focus was on enhancing gender equality through efforts that promoted youth empowerment in politics. The event emphasized peer learning, international cooperation and practical tools that helped young leaders become more effective and influential in their political roles and in promoting gender equality.

The Women and Youth Democratic Engagement (WYDE) initiative, funded by the European Union, is a global effort to strengthen youth participation in democratic life. Launched in 2024, WYDE | Women Leadership brings together organizations like the IPU, UN Women, the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA), and United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) to advance women’s political participation and decision-making through social norms change, networking and global advocacy.

Women and youth in democracy: WYDE – the EU’s flagship initiative

The WYDE initiative is a 63 million euro effort implemented by over 20 partners, including the IPU. It is one of the EU’s Youth Action Plan flagship programmes, strengthening the role of young people as active and informed participants in democratic life. The Youth Democracy Cohort (YDC), with over 550 members, advocates for democratic reforms and offers seed grants to its members. The European Partnership for Democracy leads the Global Youth Participation Index, providing a comprehensive overview of youth political participation in over 140 countries.

Through training, dialogue platforms and support for youth-led organizations, WYDE enhances young people’s leadership capacities and promotes their representation in governance. The Democracy Schools organized by the Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD) and the Accountability Hubs are key training and mentoring programmes for young leaders.

WYDE also works to identify and remove systemic barriers that hinder youth participation, such as discrimination, lack of access to political networks and limited civic education. Notable efforts include the cost of politics studies and micro-grants awarded by the European Association for Local Democracy (ALDA).

Read more. 

On 12 August, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) celebrated International Youth Day by organizing a webinar for members of parliament and international partners that would highlight new tools and initiatives aimed at empowering young parliamentarians. The focus was on enhancing gender equality through efforts that promoted youth empowerment in politics. The event emphasized peer learning, international cooperation and practical tools that helped young leaders become more effective and influential in their political roles and in promoting gender equality.

The Women and Youth Democratic Engagement (WYDE) initiative, funded by the European Union, is a global effort to strengthen youth participation in democratic life. Launched in 2024, WYDE | Women Leadership brings together organizations like the IPU, UN Women, the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA), and United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) to advance women’s political participation and decision-making through social norms change, networking and global advocacy.

Women and youth in democracy: WYDE – the EU’s flagship initiative

The WYDE initiative is a 63 million euro effort implemented by over 20 partners, including the IPU. It is one of the EU’s Youth Action Plan flagship programmes, strengthening the role of young people as active and informed participants in democratic life. The Youth Democracy Cohort (YDC), with over 550 members, advocates for democratic reforms and offers seed grants to its members. The European Partnership for Democracy leads the Global Youth Participation Index, providing a comprehensive overview of youth political participation in over 140 countries.

Through training, dialogue platforms and support for youth-led organizations, WYDE enhances young people’s leadership capacities and promotes their representation in governance. The Democracy Schools organized by the Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD) and the Accountability Hubs are key training and mentoring programmes for young leaders.

WYDE also works to identify and remove systemic barriers that hinder youth participation, such as discrimination, lack of access to political networks and limited civic education. Notable efforts include the cost of politics studies and micro-grants awarded by the European Association for Local Democracy (ALDA).

Read more. 

On 12 August, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) celebrated International Youth Day by organizing a webinar for members of parliament and international partners that would highlight new tools and initiatives aimed at empowering young parliamentarians. The focus was on enhancing gender equality through efforts that promoted youth empowerment in politics. The event emphasized peer learning, international cooperation and practical tools that helped young leaders become more effective and influential in their political roles and in promoting gender equality.

The Women and Youth Democratic Engagement (WYDE) initiative, funded by the European Union, is a global effort to strengthen youth participation in democratic life. Launched in 2024, WYDE | Women Leadership brings together organizations like the IPU, UN Women, the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA), and United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) to advance women’s political participation and decision-making through social norms change, networking and global advocacy.

Women and youth in democracy: WYDE – the EU’s flagship initiative

The WYDE initiative is a 63 million euro effort implemented by over 20 partners, including the IPU. It is one of the EU’s Youth Action Plan flagship programmes, strengthening the role of young people as active and informed participants in democratic life. The Youth Democracy Cohort (YDC), with over 550 members, advocates for democratic reforms and offers seed grants to its members. The European Partnership for Democracy leads the Global Youth Participation Index, providing a comprehensive overview of youth political participation in over 140 countries.

Through training, dialogue platforms and support for youth-led organizations, WYDE enhances young people’s leadership capacities and promotes their representation in governance. The Democracy Schools organized by the Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD) and the Accountability Hubs are key training and mentoring programmes for young leaders.

WYDE also works to identify and remove systemic barriers that hinder youth participation, such as discrimination, lack of access to political networks and limited civic education. Notable efforts include the cost of politics studies and micro-grants awarded by the European Association for Local Democracy (ALDA).

Read more. 

On 12 August, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) celebrated International Youth Day by organizing a webinar for members of parliament and international partners that would highlight new tools and initiatives aimed at empowering young parliamentarians. The focus was on enhancing gender equality through efforts that promoted youth empowerment in politics. The event emphasized peer learning, international cooperation and practical tools that helped young leaders become more effective and influential in their political roles and in promoting gender equality.

The Women and Youth Democratic Engagement (WYDE) initiative, funded by the European Union, is a global effort to strengthen youth participation in democratic life. Launched in 2024, WYDE | Women Leadership brings together organizations like the IPU, UN Women, the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA), and United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) to advance women’s political participation and decision-making through social norms change, networking and global advocacy.

Women and youth in democracy: WYDE – the EU’s flagship initiative

The WYDE initiative is a 63 million euro effort implemented by over 20 partners, including the IPU. It is one of the EU’s Youth Action Plan flagship programmes, strengthening the role of young people as active and informed participants in democratic life. The Youth Democracy Cohort (YDC), with over 550 members, advocates for democratic reforms and offers seed grants to its members. The European Partnership for Democracy leads the Global Youth Participation Index, providing a comprehensive overview of youth political participation in over 140 countries.

Through training, dialogue platforms and support for youth-led organizations, WYDE enhances young people’s leadership capacities and promotes their representation in governance. The Democracy Schools organized by the Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD) and the Accountability Hubs are key training and mentoring programmes for young leaders.

WYDE also works to identify and remove systemic barriers that hinder youth participation, such as discrimination, lack of access to political networks and limited civic education. Notable efforts include the cost of politics studies and micro-grants awarded by the European Association for Local Democracy (ALDA).

Read more. 

On 12 August, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) celebrated International Youth Day by organizing a webinar for members of parliament and international partners that would highlight new tools and initiatives aimed at empowering young parliamentarians. The focus was on enhancing gender equality through efforts that promoted youth empowerment in politics. The event emphasized peer learning, international cooperation and practical tools that helped young leaders become more effective and influential in their political roles and in promoting gender equality.

The Women and Youth Democratic Engagement (WYDE) initiative, funded by the European Union, is a global effort to strengthen youth participation in democratic life. Launched in 2024, WYDE | Women Leadership brings together organizations like the IPU, UN Women, the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA), and United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) to advance women’s political participation and decision-making through social norms change, networking and global advocacy.

Women and youth in democracy: WYDE – the EU’s flagship initiative

The WYDE initiative is a 63 million euro effort implemented by over 20 partners, including the IPU. It is one of the EU’s Youth Action Plan flagship programmes, strengthening the role of young people as active and informed participants in democratic life. The Youth Democracy Cohort (YDC), with over 550 members, advocates for democratic reforms and offers seed grants to its members. The European Partnership for Democracy leads the Global Youth Participation Index, providing a comprehensive overview of youth political participation in over 140 countries.

Through training, dialogue platforms and support for youth-led organizations, WYDE enhances young people’s leadership capacities and promotes their representation in governance. The Democracy Schools organized by the Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD) and the Accountability Hubs are key training and mentoring programmes for young leaders.

WYDE also works to identify and remove systemic barriers that hinder youth participation, such as discrimination, lack of access to political networks and limited civic education. Notable efforts include the cost of politics studies and micro-grants awarded by the European Association for Local Democracy (ALDA).

Read more. 

On 12 August, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) celebrated International Youth Day by organizing a webinar for members of parliament and international partners that would highlight new tools and initiatives aimed at empowering young parliamentarians. The focus was on enhancing gender equality through efforts that promoted youth empowerment in politics. The event emphasized peer learning, international cooperation and practical tools that helped young leaders become more effective and influential in their political roles and in promoting gender equality.

The Women and Youth Democratic Engagement (WYDE) initiative, funded by the European Union, is a global effort to strengthen youth participation in democratic life. Launched in 2024, WYDE | Women Leadership brings together organizations like the IPU, UN Women, the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA), and United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) to advance women’s political participation and decision-making through social norms change, networking and global advocacy.

Women and youth in democracy: WYDE – the EU’s flagship initiative

The WYDE initiative is a 63 million euro effort implemented by over 20 partners, including the IPU. It is one of the EU’s Youth Action Plan flagship programmes, strengthening the role of young people as active and informed participants in democratic life. The Youth Democracy Cohort (YDC), with over 550 members, advocates for democratic reforms and offers seed grants to its members. The European Partnership for Democracy leads the Global Youth Participation Index, providing a comprehensive overview of youth political participation in over 140 countries.

Through training, dialogue platforms and support for youth-led organizations, WYDE enhances young people’s leadership capacities and promotes their representation in governance. The Democracy Schools organized by the Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD) and the Accountability Hubs are key training and mentoring programmes for young leaders.

WYDE also works to identify and remove systemic barriers that hinder youth participation, such as discrimination, lack of access to political networks and limited civic education. Notable efforts include the cost of politics studies and micro-grants awarded by the European Association for Local Democracy (ALDA).

Read more. 

On 12 August, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) celebrated International Youth Day by organizing a webinar for members of parliament and international partners that would highlight new tools and initiatives aimed at empowering young parliamentarians. The focus was on enhancing gender equality through efforts that promoted youth empowerment in politics. The event emphasized peer learning, international cooperation and practical tools that helped young leaders become more effective and influential in their political roles and in promoting gender equality.

The Women and Youth Democratic Engagement (WYDE) initiative, funded by the European Union, is a global effort to strengthen youth participation in democratic life. Launched in 2024, WYDE | Women Leadership brings together organizations like the IPU, UN Women, the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA), and United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) to advance women’s political participation and decision-making through social norms change, networking and global advocacy.

Women and youth in democracy: WYDE – the EU’s flagship initiative

The WYDE initiative is a 63 million euro effort implemented by over 20 partners, including the IPU. It is one of the EU’s Youth Action Plan flagship programmes, strengthening the role of young people as active and informed participants in democratic life. The Youth Democracy Cohort (YDC), with over 550 members, advocates for democratic reforms and offers seed grants to its members. The European Partnership for Democracy leads the Global Youth Participation Index, providing a comprehensive overview of youth political participation in over 140 countries.

Through training, dialogue platforms and support for youth-led organizations, WYDE enhances young people’s leadership capacities and promotes their representation in governance. The Democracy Schools organized by the Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD) and the Accountability Hubs are key training and mentoring programmes for young leaders.

WYDE also works to identify and remove systemic barriers that hinder youth participation, such as discrimination, lack of access to political networks and limited civic education. Notable efforts include the cost of politics studies and micro-grants awarded by the European Association for Local Democracy (ALDA).

Read more. 

On 12 August, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) celebrated International Youth Day by organizing a webinar for members of parliament and international partners that would highlight new tools and initiatives aimed at empowering young parliamentarians. The focus was on enhancing gender equality through efforts that promoted youth empowerment in politics. The event emphasized peer learning, international cooperation and practical tools that helped young leaders become more effective and influential in their political roles and in promoting gender equality.

The Women and Youth Democratic Engagement (WYDE) initiative, funded by the European Union, is a global effort to strengthen youth participation in democratic life. Launched in 2024, WYDE | Women Leadership brings together organizations like the IPU, UN Women, the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA), and United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) to advance women’s political participation and decision-making through social norms change, networking and global advocacy.

Women and youth in democracy: WYDE – the EU’s flagship initiative

The WYDE initiative is a 63 million euro effort implemented by over 20 partners, including the IPU. It is one of the EU’s Youth Action Plan flagship programmes, strengthening the role of young people as active and informed participants in democratic life. The Youth Democracy Cohort (YDC), with over 550 members, advocates for democratic reforms and offers seed grants to its members. The European Partnership for Democracy leads the Global Youth Participation Index, providing a comprehensive overview of youth political participation in over 140 countries.

Through training, dialogue platforms and support for youth-led organizations, WYDE enhances young people’s leadership capacities and promotes their representation in governance. The Democracy Schools organized by the Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD) and the Accountability Hubs are key training and mentoring programmes for young leaders.

WYDE also works to identify and remove systemic barriers that hinder youth participation, such as discrimination, lack of access to political networks and limited civic education. Notable efforts include the cost of politics studies and micro-grants awarded by the European Association for Local Democracy (ALDA).

Read more. 

On 12 August, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) celebrated International Youth Day by organizing a webinar for members of parliament and international partners that would highlight new tools and initiatives aimed at empowering young parliamentarians. The focus was on enhancing gender equality through efforts that promoted youth empowerment in politics. The event emphasized peer learning, international cooperation and practical tools that helped young leaders become more effective and influential in their political roles and in promoting gender equality.

The Women and Youth Democratic Engagement (WYDE) initiative, funded by the European Union, is a global effort to strengthen youth participation in democratic life. Launched in 2024, WYDE | Women Leadership brings together organizations like the IPU, UN Women, the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA), and United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) to advance women’s political participation and decision-making through social norms change, networking and global advocacy.

Women and youth in democracy: WYDE – the EU’s flagship initiative

The WYDE initiative is a 63 million euro effort implemented by over 20 partners, including the IPU. It is one of the EU’s Youth Action Plan flagship programmes, strengthening the role of young people as active and informed participants in democratic life. The Youth Democracy Cohort (YDC), with over 550 members, advocates for democratic reforms and offers seed grants to its members. The European Partnership for Democracy leads the Global Youth Participation Index, providing a comprehensive overview of youth political participation in over 140 countries.

Through training, dialogue platforms and support for youth-led organizations, WYDE enhances young people’s leadership capacities and promotes their representation in governance. The Democracy Schools organized by the Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD) and the Accountability Hubs are key training and mentoring programmes for young leaders.

WYDE also works to identify and remove systemic barriers that hinder youth participation, such as discrimination, lack of access to political networks and limited civic education. Notable efforts include the cost of politics studies and micro-grants awarded by the European Association for Local Democracy (ALDA).

Read more. 

On 12 August, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) celebrated International Youth Day by organizing a webinar for members of parliament and international partners that would highlight new tools and initiatives aimed at empowering young parliamentarians. The focus was on enhancing gender equality through efforts that promoted youth empowerment in politics. The event emphasized peer learning, international cooperation and practical tools that helped young leaders become more effective and influential in their political roles and in promoting gender equality.

The Women and Youth Democratic Engagement (WYDE) initiative, funded by the European Union, is a global effort to strengthen youth participation in democratic life. Launched in 2024, WYDE | Women Leadership brings together organizations like the IPU, UN Women, the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA), and United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) to advance women’s political participation and decision-making through social norms change, networking and global advocacy.

Women and youth in democracy: WYDE – the EU’s flagship initiative

The WYDE initiative is a 63 million euro effort implemented by over 20 partners, including the IPU. It is one of the EU’s Youth Action Plan flagship programmes, strengthening the role of young people as active and informed participants in democratic life. The Youth Democracy Cohort (YDC), with over 550 members, advocates for democratic reforms and offers seed grants to its members. The European Partnership for Democracy leads the Global Youth Participation Index, providing a comprehensive overview of youth political participation in over 140 countries.

Through training, dialogue platforms and support for youth-led organizations, WYDE enhances young people’s leadership capacities and promotes their representation in governance. The Democracy Schools organized by the Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD) and the Accountability Hubs are key training and mentoring programmes for young leaders.

WYDE also works to identify and remove systemic barriers that hinder youth participation, such as discrimination, lack of access to political networks and limited civic education. Notable efforts include the cost of politics studies and micro-grants awarded by the European Association for Local Democracy (ALDA).

Read more. 

UN Women, in collaboration with the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MGCSP), has concluded a one-day Post-CSW69 National Dialogue in Liberia, outlining concrete national actions to accelerate the implementation of the Beijing+30 Action Agenda and address critical issues confronting women and girls across the country.

The dialogue, held on Friday, July 11, 2025, at the Ministry of Gender conference room at the Ministerial Complex in Paynesville, Congo town, brought together stakeholders from government, civil society, international partners, and grassroots women’s organizations.

The event served as a platform to review progress made since the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, identify persistent challenges such as gender-based violence and economic inequality, and develop a strategic priorities roadmap to inform Liberia’s national commitments ahead of the global review process next year.

Full article available here.

 

UN Women, in collaboration with the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MGCSP), has concluded a one-day Post-CSW69 National Dialogue in Liberia, outlining concrete national actions to accelerate the implementation of the Beijing+30 Action Agenda and address critical issues confronting women and girls across the country.

The dialogue, held on Friday, July 11, 2025, at the Ministry of Gender conference room at the Ministerial Complex in Paynesville, Congo town, brought together stakeholders from government, civil society, international partners, and grassroots women’s organizations.

The event served as a platform to review progress made since the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, identify persistent challenges such as gender-based violence and economic inequality, and develop a strategic priorities roadmap to inform Liberia’s national commitments ahead of the global review process next year.

Full article available here.

 

UN Women, in collaboration with the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MGCSP), has concluded a one-day Post-CSW69 National Dialogue in Liberia, outlining concrete national actions to accelerate the implementation of the Beijing+30 Action Agenda and address critical issues confronting women and girls across the country.

The dialogue, held on Friday, July 11, 2025, at the Ministry of Gender conference room at the Ministerial Complex in Paynesville, Congo town, brought together stakeholders from government, civil society, international partners, and grassroots women’s organizations.

The event served as a platform to review progress made since the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, identify persistent challenges such as gender-based violence and economic inequality, and develop a strategic priorities roadmap to inform Liberia’s national commitments ahead of the global review process next year.

Full article available here.

 

UN Women, in collaboration with the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MGCSP), has concluded a one-day Post-CSW69 National Dialogue in Liberia, outlining concrete national actions to accelerate the implementation of the Beijing+30 Action Agenda and address critical issues confronting women and girls across the country.

The dialogue, held on Friday, July 11, 2025, at the Ministry of Gender conference room at the Ministerial Complex in Paynesville, Congo town, brought together stakeholders from government, civil society, international partners, and grassroots women’s organizations.

The event served as a platform to review progress made since the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, identify persistent challenges such as gender-based violence and economic inequality, and develop a strategic priorities roadmap to inform Liberia’s national commitments ahead of the global review process next year.

Full article available here.

 

UN Women, in collaboration with the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MGCSP), has concluded a one-day Post-CSW69 National Dialogue in Liberia, outlining concrete national actions to accelerate the implementation of the Beijing+30 Action Agenda and address critical issues confronting women and girls across the country.

The dialogue, held on Friday, July 11, 2025, at the Ministry of Gender conference room at the Ministerial Complex in Paynesville, Congo town, brought together stakeholders from government, civil society, international partners, and grassroots women’s organizations.

The event served as a platform to review progress made since the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, identify persistent challenges such as gender-based violence and economic inequality, and develop a strategic priorities roadmap to inform Liberia’s national commitments ahead of the global review process next year.

Full article available here.

 

UN Women, in collaboration with the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MGCSP), has concluded a one-day Post-CSW69 National Dialogue in Liberia, outlining concrete national actions to accelerate the implementation of the Beijing+30 Action Agenda and address critical issues confronting women and girls across the country.

The dialogue, held on Friday, July 11, 2025, at the Ministry of Gender conference room at the Ministerial Complex in Paynesville, Congo town, brought together stakeholders from government, civil society, international partners, and grassroots women’s organizations.

The event served as a platform to review progress made since the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, identify persistent challenges such as gender-based violence and economic inequality, and develop a strategic priorities roadmap to inform Liberia’s national commitments ahead of the global review process next year.

Full article available here.

 

UN Women, in collaboration with the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MGCSP), has concluded a one-day Post-CSW69 National Dialogue in Liberia, outlining concrete national actions to accelerate the implementation of the Beijing+30 Action Agenda and address critical issues confronting women and girls across the country.

The dialogue, held on Friday, July 11, 2025, at the Ministry of Gender conference room at the Ministerial Complex in Paynesville, Congo town, brought together stakeholders from government, civil society, international partners, and grassroots women’s organizations.

The event served as a platform to review progress made since the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, identify persistent challenges such as gender-based violence and economic inequality, and develop a strategic priorities roadmap to inform Liberia’s national commitments ahead of the global review process next year.

Full article available here.

 

UN Women, in collaboration with the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MGCSP), has concluded a one-day Post-CSW69 National Dialogue in Liberia, outlining concrete national actions to accelerate the implementation of the Beijing+30 Action Agenda and address critical issues confronting women and girls across the country.

The dialogue, held on Friday, July 11, 2025, at the Ministry of Gender conference room at the Ministerial Complex in Paynesville, Congo town, brought together stakeholders from government, civil society, international partners, and grassroots women’s organizations.

The event served as a platform to review progress made since the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, identify persistent challenges such as gender-based violence and economic inequality, and develop a strategic priorities roadmap to inform Liberia’s national commitments ahead of the global review process next year.

Full article available here.