Youth today have grown up in a world where they are marginalized by the rest of the public.They are told that their values and views are invalid, and have the impression that they have no influence over the government. This is partially due to the culture, which has surrounded them since birth. Through the experiences … Continue reading Various Factors That Influence Youth Interest in Politics and Elections
Author: Takunda Antipas
The role of the youth in peace processing.
There are more young people than there are adults in many parts of the world so the youth must have an active role in peace building. It is ironic that while the number of young people is overwhelming, their contributions to a more peaceful society is mostly ignored. Young people are labeled as troublemakers and … Continue reading The role of the youth in peace processing.
Why Is Youth Empowerment Important?
By Hally Spiller, Boys & Girls Clubs of America in Parent Resources At the core of youth empowerment is the belief that young people are capable of incredible things. When young people have exposure to inspiring ideas and opportunities and the tools to build their confidence – they can take on anything and everything.An empowered … Continue reading Why Is Youth Empowerment Important?
Engaging youth in policy-making processes (OECD)
Youth participation in policy-making processes is an action-oriented process involving young people in institutions, initiatives and decisions, and affording them control over resources that affect their lives (World Bank, 1994). Youth participation “includes efforts by young people to organise around issues of their choice, by adults to involve young people in community agencies, and by … Continue reading Engaging youth in policy-making processes (OECD)
People living with disabilities in Africa Politics
People with disabilities in Africa have often been marginalized and excluded from participating in politics. However, in recent years, there has been a growing movement of people with disabilities who are challenging this exclusion and advocating for their rights to participate in the political process. These efforts have had a significant impact on politics in … Continue reading People living with disabilities in Africa Politics
Concern over the multiplicity of political players at the upcoming polls in Zimbabwe
As the upcoming Zimbabwean election approaches, there is a growing concern about the number of political parties that will participate in the election. While democracy thrives on having multiple political parties, too many parties can be detrimental to the democratic process. In this article, we will explore the disadvantages of too many political parties participating … Continue reading Concern over the multiplicity of political players at the upcoming polls in Zimbabwe
Youth’s Role in Zimbabwe Elections
Zimbabwean youth have a crucial role to play in ensuring free and fair elections in their country. The history of electoral violence and rigging in Zimbabwe underscores the importance of youth participation in ensuring transparent, credible and democratic elections. In this article, we discuss some of the things that young people can do to avoid … Continue reading Youth’s Role in Zimbabwe Elections
Women leadership in politics.
Women have been fighting for their rights and equality for centuries, and one of the most notable places where this fight has taken place is in politics. Women leadership in politics has come a long way, but there is still much work to be done to ensure that women are fully represented in leadership roles. … Continue reading Women leadership in politics.
The youth’s response to Neocolonialism in Africa
Neocolonialism, defined as the practice of using economic, political, and cultural power to influence the policies of other countries, is still a significant issue in Africa. Despite gaining independence from European colonial powers, African countries continue to face exploitation from Western countries and multinational corporations. The youth in Africa have been at the forefront of … Continue reading The youth’s response to Neocolonialism in Africa
Africa on route to become a league of first World countries.
The African continent has long been associated with poverty, disease, and political instability. However, recent developments suggest that Africa may be on the brink of a significant transformation. Many experts believe that Africa could become tomorrow's league of first world countries. One of the key drivers of this transformation is the continent's growing population. Africa … Continue reading Africa on route to become a league of first World countries.
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