Youth participation in governance is an increasingly important topic, as young people can bring fresh ideas, innovative solutions, and unique perspectives to the table.
It is crucial that young people have a voice in decision-making processes that will shape their lives and the lives of future generations. In this blog post, we will discuss the importance of youth in good governance.

Firstly, youth involvement in governance can bring a diversity of perspectives to the decision-making process. Young people have grown up in a rapidly changing world with different experiences and challenges than older generations. Therefore, they’re often more attuned to issues such as climate change, social justice, and mental health, and have unique ideas on how to address these problems. All partners from Connecting Youth platform emphasize that involving young people in decision-making processes can help to create more inclusive, diverse, and sustainable policies that benefit all members of society.

Moreover, youth participation can help to build stronger and more resilient democracies. Engaging young people in political processes can help to foster a culture of active citizenship, where people, especially young people feel empowered to participate in shaping their communities and holding their leaders accountable.
When young people are involved in decision-making processes, they are more likely to feel invested in the outcomes and to continue participating in the future. This can help to create a more vibrant and engaged civil society that is better able to weather challenges and defend democratic values.

Finally, youth involvement in governance can help to address the unique challenges faced by young people. It is often that young people face specific challenges such as limited access to education and job opportunities, discrimination, and social exclusion.
By involving young people in decision-making processes, policymakers can better understand and address these challenges. All partners from Connecting Youth platform believe in the idea that youth participation in governance can help to create policies that are better tailored to the needs of young people and can help to ensure that young people are not left behind.
In conclusion, youth involvement in governance is critical for creating more inclusive, diverse, and sustainable policies, building stronger democracies, and addressing the unique challenges faced by young people. By empowering young people to participate in decision-making processes, we can create a more just and equitable society for all. To say it overall, Connecting Youth platform as well as all channels of communication from all partners, are definitely both valuable resources for anyone interested in learning more about youth participation in governance and how to support young people's voices in the decision-making process.
The question is: are you ready to jump into it?

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Danijela Nikolić

Almost born on April Fool's Day, April 2, 2000, in high school she began to take an interest in improving the position of young people, but also the position of women. Through various volunteer engagements at events and projects, she tried to acquire the necessary communication, organizational and other useful skills necessary for functioning in the modern world. She likes to hear (and speak) French, as well as reading and the sea. Or reading at sea.

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