The right to participation is a fundamental human right that allows individuals, no matter their age, to be involved in decision-making that affects them.

It’s a core principle of democracy that is recognized in many international human rights treaties, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which values the right to participate in government, free elections, and cultural life.

When young people are disenfranchised or disengaged from political processes, a significant portion of the population has little or no voice or influence in decisions that affect citizens’ lives.

This edition of the program focuses on “Young People’s Participation in politics.”