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EDITORIAL |
IT'S GOING GREAT! |
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Dear ,
You know what? I’m feeling great! And that’s even after just finishing five intense days at our ‘Democracy Camp’ in Bucharest.
Together with 62 young people from across Europe, we delved into the topic of democracy in post-communist Romania and explored some of the most promising and innovative ways to engage young people in political decision-making. The insights from our discussions will soon be published in a ‘Handbook for Youth Democracy’, which we hope will catch the attention of decision-makers and civil society organisations across Europe.
So, the ‘Democracy Camp’ wasn’t just intense—it was also incredibly productive. Is that why I’m feeling so good? Absolutely—but it’s not the only reason! During the camp, I was reminded of how crucial it is to involve young people more in political decision-making. Their perspectives, ideas, and concerns are often missing from the political conversation, yet their contributions are invaluable. As we sat together at the camp, I was struck by the diversity and creativity of the ideas our participants brought to the table. Young people approach challenges like social inequality, climate change, and environmental sustainability in ways that continue to surprise and inspire me. We need more of that!
And there’s another reason I’m feeling so positive: at Democracy International, we’ve been working more and more with young people in recent years. We engage with teenagers and young adults from all over the world through events, multi-day camps, volunteer programmes, and other formats. Building these initiatives with our team has been a highlight for me—and it’s exactly what I want to continue contributing to at Democracy International!
So, to sum up: It's going great! |
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Yours sincerely,
Campaigning and Fundraising Manager, Democracy International e.V |
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EVENTS (FIND MORE EVENTS HERE) |
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5. SEPTEMBER 2024, ONLINE |
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Webinar "Navigating direct democracy: Global State of Direct Democracy", Join the authors of the Global State of Direct Democracy Report for a discussion on trends in direct democracy around the world.
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4-6. FEBRUARY 2025, LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA |
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Consul Conference 2025: Gran Canaria, ConsulCon25 brings together experts and practitioners in the field of (digital) citizen participation to exchange experiences, discuss best practices, and explore new developments in the field.
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The Freedom Charter enshrined the vision of a democratic South Africa where “the people shall govern.” The reality however contrasts with this vision. |
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Citizen Power in Action |
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Summer films, songs & reading, in local democracy |
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An issue of Democracy Local - a new planetary publication devoted to local democracy.
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PODCAST: RULES OF THE GAME |
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EPISODE 43:
The podcast 'Rules of the Game – Discussing Democratic Institutions' by political economist Stephan Kyburz touches Direct Democracy news in a global context. Through a partnership between ‘Rules of the Game’ and Democracy International, we want to support the podcast and give it a platform to grow. |
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