Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance (DRG)
Resources and examples for youth programming focused on youth engagement and leadership in democracy, human rights, and governance (DRG):
Policy & Strategy
- Democracy, Human Rights and Governance Strategy (USAID)
- Advancing Protection and Care for Children in Adversity (USG)
Youth Statistics
- #YouthStats: Public and Civic Participation (UN)
- Youth Civic Engagement Country Snapshots (YP2LE)
- Global Youth Development Index 2020 (The Commonwealth)
Best Practices
- What Works in Youth and Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance (YouthPower)
- Digital Civic Engagement by Young People (UNICEF)
- If I Disappear: Global Report on Protecting Young People in Civic Space (UN)
- CivicSpace.Tech
- Raising Their Voices: How Effective Are Pro-Youth Laws and Policies? (CEPPS)
Program Design
- Toolkit for Youth Inclusion in Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance (YouthPower)
- Resourcing Youth-Led Groups and Movements: a Playbook for Donors and Youth Organizers (CIVICUS)
Curricula
Networks and Communities of Practice
Examples
Ana Usharek (Jordan)
Global LEAD Models: Public or Community Dialogue; Media Literacy Training; Civic Education; Advocacy Training; Community Service, Project-Based or Service Learning
- Youth Political Participation in Jordan: A Middle East Success Story (Program Overview)
- Encouraging Youth Participation in Elections in Jordan (Article)
- An Appeal for More Support for Youth Civic Engagement (Article)
- Opening Door to Politics for Next Generation of Leaders in Jordan (Article)
- Ana Usharek (“I Participate”) Civic Engagement (Video)
European Democracy Youth Network (EDYN) (Regional)
Global LEAD Models: Youth Advisory Councils; Youth Networks; Youth Centers; Community Service, Project-Based or Service Learning; Youth Camps or Retreats; Local Learning Exchange; Leadership Training; Peer Mentoring; Peer Educators; Peer Mobilizers; Youth-Led Media, Art, or Performance; Debate; Media Literacy Training; Digital Literacy Training; Small Grants for Youth-Led Organizations or Projects; Civic Education
- European Democracy Youth Network (EDYN) (Program Overview)
- European Democracy Youth Network ( Facebook Page)
- European Democracy Youth Network Opens Headquarters; Seeks Partners Committed to Supporting Young People Who Are Committed to Safeguarding Democracy (Article)
- What is the European Democracy Youth Network (EDYN)? (Audio Interview)
- Serbian Representative in European Democracy Youth Network (EDYN) Speaks About His Vision and Motivation (Video)
Proyecto Acción Transformadora (Guatemala)
Global LEAD Models: Youth Networks; Youth Advisory Councils; Leadership Training; Advocacy Training; Scholarships; Public or Community Dialogue; Youth Camps
- Proyecto Acción Transformadora (Program Overview)
- Proyecto Acción Transformadora Fact Sheet (Program Overview)
- Proyecto Acción Transformadora Slide Deck (Program Overview)
- Proyecto Acción Transformadora: Rootedness Approach (Program Highlights)
- Proyecto Acción Transformadora Revised Annual Implementation Plan (Program Plan)
Rule of Law and Culture of Integrity (ROLCI) (Paraguay)
Global LEAD Models: Internships or Apprenticeships; Peer Educators; Youth Service Providers or Service Corps ; Public or Community Dialogue; Digital Literacy Training; Civic Education
- Rule of Law and Culture of Integrity (Program Overview)
- USAID Paraguay Rule of Law and Culture of Integrity (Program Overview)
- Programa Rule of Law and a Culture of Integrity - ROLCI (Video)
Up2Youth (Kosovo)
Global LEAD Models: Youth Advisory Councils; Youth Networks; Community Service, Project-Based or Service Learning; Internships or Apprenticeships; Leadership Training; Advocacy Training; Youth-Led Research; Civic Education
- Up to Youth Activity (Program Overview)
- Empowering Young People through Up to Youth (Program Overview)
- Enhanced Skills Bring Employment Opportunities (Article)
- Kosovo Youth’s Newfound Life Skills Build Resilience in Their Communities (Article)
- Empowering Youth to Engage Meaningfully in Their Community (Article)
- Kosovo Youth Initiates Assistance to Families in Need (Article)
- Youth Creatively Engage While at Home (Article)
- Kosovo Youth Contribute to Their Communities During the Pandemic (Article)
WE Act (Cambodia)
Global LEAD Models: Youth Networks; Leadership Training; Advocacy Training; Debate; Public or Community Dialogue; Small Grants for Youth-Led Organizations or Projects; Civic Education
- Empowering Young Women Entrepreneurs in Cambodia (Program Overview)
- Listening to Cambodian Young Women Entrepreneurs (Research Report)
- In Cambodia, Empowering Youth is a Force for Change (Article)
- In Cambodia, as COVID-19 Adds New Burdens for Young Women Entrepreneurs, Pact and USAID Move Support Online (Article)
- Women Entrepreneurs Act: Chen Sopheap (Video)
