ISSUES RELATED TO

POLITICAL
ENGAGEMENT AND
YOUTH
EMPOWERMENT
~GROUP 7
  POLITICAL
ENGAGEMENT
 WHAT IS
POLITICAL
ENGAGEMENT?
 Involvements in various activities
that relate to influencing the actions
and policies of a government.
 Can take on many different forms
including:
 Voting
 Contributing money to a candidate
or political group
 Working or volunteering for a campaign
 Attending a campaign event
 Contacting an elected officials.
  YOUTH
EMPOWERMEN
T
 “Basic humanlife”
 Should be recognized and protected.
 WHAT IS
YOUTH
 A process EMPOWERMEN
where children and
young peopleT?are encouraged to
take charge of their lives.
 Youth empowerment is often
addressed as a gateway to:

1. Intergenerational equity

2. Civic engagement

3. Democracy building
 YOUTH EMPOWERMENT includes activities that
focus on:
 youth led-media 
 youth rights
 youth councils
 youth activism
 youth involvement in community decision-
making
 EXAMPLES:
Young people planning or leading community activities or events.

Young people being consulted about their ideas and opinions.

 . people taking part in adult-defined decision-making bodies.

Young

Young people researching issues that affect their lives.

Young people taking part in youth committees or action groups.

 How can youth and general public exercise their
rights to freedom of expression fully, effectively and
responsibly?

 Increase youth’s understanding on what political participation

means today.
 Raise awareness about political rights, duties and freedoms.
 Identify common challenges to youth political participation in the
country.