2024 World Forum for Democracy
The 2024 World Forum for Democracy arrives at a pivotal moment, as nearly half of the global population will be involved in electoral processes.
This forum will address critical challenges related to disinformation and the divisive political narratives that often arise during election campaigns.
These narratives can exploit societal divides, fostering an environment where populism can flourish. The forum will explore how electoral processes might inadvertently deepen these divides and will emphasize the necessity of educating citizens about the potential threats that populism poses to their basic rights and freedoms.
The forum will feature political discussions and presentations on successful initiatives from various countries.
From these discussions, general guiding principles will be developed to support future policy responses and actions in the field.
The Role of the Youth Delegation
The Council of Europe’s youth sector aims to empower young people across Europe to actively uphold, defend, promote, and benefit from the Council of Europe’s core values:
Human rights, democracy, and the rule of law. The Youth for Democracy programme embodies this mission through four main priorities:
- Revitalizing democracy with youth involvement
- Ensuring young people’s access to rights
- Fostering peaceful and inclusive societies
- Supporting youth work
Objectives of the Youth Delegation Activity
The organisation and participation of the youth delegation in the 2024 World Forum for Democracy aim to achieve the following objectives:
Ensure meaningful participation of youth leaders and young people in all aspects of the Forum
Promote a youth perspective in Forum discussions, particularly on democracy and diversity
Identify and share the current trends, concerns, and priorities of young people globally regarding democracy and diversity
Enhance intercultural dialogue and cooperation among young people within a framework of democratic participation and human rights
Timeline:
Application deadline: 30 June 2024, 23:59 CET
Selection result: Candidates will be informed by mid-September 2024 regarding the acceptance or rejection of their application.
Arrival day: 3 November 2024
Departure day: 9 November 2024
Participation in the preparation programme for the Youth Delegation is mandatory for all selected participants and will be held on Monday and Tuesday (4th and 5th of November) at the European Youth Centre before the Forum begins on the 6th of November 2024
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