Researching and advancing young people's role in politics, policy, and democracy.
Election WatchJuly 28, 2026Gang violence plaguing Haiti has caused youth recruitment, mass violence, and a major internal displacement crisis. All of these factors will affect if and how the election plays out on August 30.
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Election WatchJuly 10, 2026Kazakhstan's New Constitution Tests Whether "Youth Quotas" Mean AnythingPresident Tokayev has spent 4 years establishing ways for young people to channel their online, informal political advocacy into formal political influence. The August 23 election will test the success of these avenues.
Election WatchJuly 1, 2026Zambia's Upcoming Election will see Young Voters Decide whether to keep Hichilema in Power Young Zambians are increasingly disillusioned by the government, leading them to take a more significant role in the electoral politics of their young democracy.
Election WatchJune 24, 2026For Algerian Youth, the Loudest Demonstration of their Political Views is Not Voting at allYoung Algerians are prepared to mostly abstain from the election that their protests made happen.
Election WatchJune 17, 2026Colombia's Youth Faced a Runoff Between Two Extremes — And Decided What Comes NextAmidst 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.
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.
