Generation Democracy

How will You Vote for the GenDem Network-Wide Impact Award? Before you learn who are three finalists and all of their achievements and impact let's see how you can select which one best represents the spirit of Generation Democracy. Here's how it works: 1️⃣ Review the finalists: Learn about their inspiring stories and achievements. 2️⃣ You'll receive a voting link from the International Republican Institute team. 3️⃣ Cast your vote: Choose the nominee you believe best embodies the spirit of Generation Democracy. Stay tuned until tomorrow for more information about the finalists! #GenDemImpactAward #GenerationDemocracy #YouthLeadership #Democracy

Who Will Be the Next GenDem Impact Award Winner? The International Republican Institute GenDem Network-Wide Impact Award will recognize exceptional young leaders who have made a significant impact on youth political and civic engagement. The top 3 nominees will be voted on by the wider GenDem network based on leadership, innovation, and impact in promoting youth political and civic engagement. Stay tuned for the announcement of the finalists and the voting process for the ultimate winner! #GenDemImpactAward #GenerationDemocracy #YouthLeadership #Democracy

Celebrating Young Leaders: The GenDem Impact Award At the 7th International Republican Institute Generation Democracy Global Summit, we launched a new initiative to recognize and celebrate a decade of GenDem's work: the GenDem Impact Award. This two-part award honors young leaders who have demonstrated extraordinary commitment to democratic values and have made a significant impact in their communities. 🏆 Summit and Lab Awardees: Selected by their peers at the 2024 Global Summit and Leadership Lab. 🥇 Network-Wide Awardee: Selected by a panel of experts based on leadership, innovation, and impact. Thank you to everyone who nominated outstanding young leaders for the first round of the Network-Wide Award. Our IRI & GMAB team is carefully reviewing nominations based on leadership, innovation, and impact. Stay tuned for the announcement of the criteria and voting process as we lead up to the finalists and the ultimate winner of this amazing award! #GenDemImpactAward #GenerationDemocracy #YouthLeadership #Democracy

Community of Democracies at the IRI GenDem Global Summit! Our partner, the Community of Democracies (CoD), played a vital role at the 2024 International Republican Institute's Generation Democracy Global Summit in Vilnius! CoD's Secretary General, Adomėnas, delivered a powerful keynote address, setting the stage for a future driven by youth leadership and democratic values. Daryna Onyshko, CoD's Youth Coordinator, actively participated in panel discussions, fostering collaboration between experienced leaders and emerging voices. Learn more about their participation in this post: https://lnkd.in/dWngHFhE Did you know? The CoD, founded by former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and Polish Foreign Minister Bronisław Geremek, champions democratic values globally. Explore the Warsaw Declaration, outlining 19 key principles for building strong democracies: https://lnkd.in/dC_7jSuW #GenerationDemocracy #CommunityOfDemocracies #Democracy #YouthLeadership #GlobalSummit #Vilnius

Global Perspectives: Youth Empowerment Takes Center Stage at the 2024 International Republican Institute’s Generation Democracy Global Summit Don't miss this insightful blog post from our partner, the International IDEA's Global Democracy Coalition authored by Nicolette Karina Kalfas, Research Assistant, and Elisenda Balleste Buxo, GDC Project Coordinator. Discover how young leaders took center stage at the 2024 IRI’s Generation Democracy Global Summit, advocating for change and building a more inclusive future. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gvtA688z #GenerationDemocracy #YouthLeadership #Democracy #GlobalPerspectives #GlobalDemocracyCoalition

Driving Democracy Forward: Insights from the 2024 International Republican Institute's Generation Democracy Global Summit Read about the inspiring discussions and commitments made by young leaders at this year's Summit. Our Senior Manager, Meryl Miner, shares her reflections on the event in this insightful blog post. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/d-H6gzww #GenerationDemocracy #YouthLeadership #Democracy #GlobalSummit #Vilnius #Lithuania

Youth Political Polarization and Apathy: A Nigerian Perspective Read our latest blog post by Ojooluwa Ibiloye, a Doctoral Student at the Biden School of Public Policy & Administration, University of Delaware, International Republican Institute McCain Fellowship for Freedom Alumni, and Generation Democracy Member. Ojooluwa shares insights from a recent panel discussion on youth political polarization and apathy in Nigeria, featuring Nikola Zirojević, OLAMIJUWONLO ALAO AKALA, and The Benjamin Feyijimi. Discover the challenges facing young people in Nigeria and the strategies needed to empower the next generation of leaders. Read the full blog: https://lnkd.in/dR4beQ3Z #GenerationDemocracy #YouthEngagement #PoliticalPolarization #Nigeria #Democracy

A New Commitment to Global Democracy We're thrilled to announce the adoption of the 8th Global Summit Declaration at the International Republican Institute Generation Democracy Global Summit! This declaration outlines our commitment to: 🤝 Building trust and inclusivity in youth leadership 🗣️Combating disinformation and promoting media literacy 🧑🎓Advancing education and civic engagement 📈Fighting corruption and upholding democratic values 🌍Enhancing global cooperation and addressing mobility issues Together, we're working to create a more just and equitable world for all. #GenerationDemocracy #GlobalSummit #Democracy #YouthLeadership #CivicEngagement

What is the Vilnius Partnership? A New Era of Youth-Led Democracy The International Republican Institute's GenDem Vilnius Partnership is a non-legally binding commitment signed by leading youth organizations, united in their mission to foster youth participation and promote democratic values. The International IDEA's Global Democracy Coalition, the Human Rights Foundation, the Community of Democracies, Red Latinoamericana de Jóvenes por la Democracia - Juventud LAC, European Partnership for Democracy (EPD)'s Youth Democracy Cohort and the Youth of the World Liberty Congress are all united in this mission. By empowering young people to engage in civic and political spaces, we're working together to create a more inclusive and equitable world. #YouthLeadership #Democracy #GlobalPartnership #CivicEngagement #HumanRights #VilniusPartnership

Let’s engage with our Alumni! From 🇲🇽 #GenDemLAC As our GenDem network grows and connects more leaders around the globe, some of our members have also transitioned into Alumni. With a commitment to shaping today’s and tomorrow’s democracy, our alumni remain as dedicated as ever. We’re excited to introduce our second season of the Alumni Spotlights series, which will dive into our alumni’s perspectives, their current work, and how to engage with them for potential collaboration! Now, GMAB has the opportunity to connect with Norma 🇲🇽, who joined Gendem in 2017. With more than seven years of experience in CSO initiatives, she currently works as a Senior Program Manager at International Republican Institute Mexico, where she has consistently sought to empower young people as positive agents of change. #GMAB is thrilled to engage with her. Swipe to read more of her story! #NowYouKnowYourAlumni #GenDem #IRI #AlumniSpotlights #Series #YouthEmpowerment