Researching and advancing young people's role in politics, policy, and democracy.
Election WatchJune 17, 2026Amidst the pressing threat of crime and violence that Gustavo Petro could not protect Colombian youth from, young voters now face a vote that could determine the future of safety and democracy in their nation.
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Election WatchJune 16, 2026How Young Peruvian Voters chose the Lesser Evil in their Election of Keiko Fujimori Young voters primarily chose Keiko Fujimori due to her promise to curb rampant crime and corruption in Peru. As such, they were forced to gamble on her familial tie to authoritarianism.
Leader ProfilesMay 20, 2026Why the UNGA Presidency Race Should Matter to Young People: The Case of Khalilur Rahman From climate to displacement, Rahman aims to make the UNGA a forum where youth voices truly count.
India Focus May 4, 2026The age cleavage: how Tamil Nadu became India's first generational electionVoters under 30 went 60% for Vijay's TVK. Voters over 60 went 14%. When a 54-point generational gap decides an election, we are no longer talking about a youth swing. We are watching a realignment.
Featured April 12, 2026The Generation That Grew Up Under Orbán Just Voted Him OutHungary's youth voted out the only leader most of them have ever known. Here is what the polling showed, and what it means.
A live overview of how countries around the world engage young people in government and policy.
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A live overview of how countries around the world engage young people in government and policy.
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Join a discussion on how age-of-candidacy laws shape youth political representation around the world. Author and policy leader Sudhanshu Kaushik will explore how legal age thresholds influence who runs for office, whose voices are heard in politics, and how reforms could expand democratic participation for younger generations.
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An international two-day convening examining how young people engage with democratic structures. The conference brings together youth leaders, scholars, policymakers, and practitioners from the Global South to address democratic representation, civic engagement, and youth political participation across different systems.
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Join our panel of researchers and young political leaders as they discuss the state of youth representation in parliaments and local governments across democracies worldwide.
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A two-day international convening bringing together youth leaders, scholars, policymakers, and practitioners to examine how young people engage with democratic structures and how democracies must adapt to include and empower them.
A two-day international convening bringing together youth leaders, scholars, policymakers, and practitioners to examine how young people engage with democratic structures and how democracies must adapt to include and empower them.
