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Community of Democracies (CoD) is a global coalition of states dedicated to promoting, defending, and strengthening democracy worldwide.

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We are proud of our YDN Resident Fellows 🙌

We’re sharing the policy report that @zamil_nowshan prepared during his fellowship residency at the @communityofdemocracies , between April and July.

The report assesses how effectively international multilateral mechanisms support young civic actors facing active state repression and autocratization.

Swipe to learn more ➡️

📄 Read the full report via the link in bio: https://tinyurl.com/3xrc6muu

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During his YDN Residency Fellowship at the CoD in Warsaw, @_kwesiyeboah developed a research report on Russia’s growing influence in Africa.

On October 8, he presented his research to the Ukraine Communications Group in an online session hosted by the @youthdemocracynetwork and the @communityofdemocracies

Swipe to discover some of the key findings 👉

📖 Read the full report via the link in our bio: https://tinyurl.com/yakux2xj

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Is democracy a youthful thing?

For @mantas.adomenas, the answer lies partly in whether democracy can remain relevant to each new generation.

At a time when democratic institutions face growing pressure, leadership is increasingly contested, and the language used to speak about democracy can feel disconnected from the realities young people face, there is a need to rethink the narrative.

Young people are living in a world shaped by social media, artificial intelligence, conflict and rapidly changing expectations. Democracy must be able to speak to that world.

As Dr. Adomėnas explains, democracy’s strength lies in its ability to adapt and allow each generation to shape the society it lives in according to its needs and aspirations.

This International Day of Democracy, we reflect on the role young people can play in renewing the narrative of democracy and keeping it relevant, vibrant and responsive to the future we want to build.

#InternationalDayOfDemocracy #YouthAndDemocracy #TunaniInitiative

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Poznajmy się lepiej!

Ostatnio przybliżyliśmy Wam, czym jest Agenda ONZ Youth, Peace and Security. Dzisiaj opowiemy Wam o nas — zespole organizacji, które mają wspólny cel: doprowadzić do jej wdrożenia!

Jeśli Ty lub Twoja organizacja chcecie dołączyć do prac nad Krajowym Planem Działania YPS, skontaktujcie się z nami! Link w bio 🕊️
#youthempowerment #youthpeacesecurity #unitednations #onz

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Is democracy just about voting?

We’re going beyond the ballot to talk about how citizens’ voices shape Nigeria’s future.

Join OSMD Movement on X Space:
Understanding Democracy: Why Citizens’ Voice Matters in Nigeria

🗓️ 30th September, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM WAT
🎙️ Host: Balqees Hamzat
🎤 Speakers: Ebunoluwa Akinfe | Jeremiah Babaleye | Akintayo Ayomide

Follow @osmdmovement on X to join live.

#OSMD
#Democracy
#CivicEngagement
#Osmdmovement

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RRI Press Release | September 9, 2026

We are excited to announce five new additions to our Scholars Council! We would like to welcome Dr. Jimmeka Anderson of UNC-Chapel Hill, Gerardo Berthin of Freedom House, Patricia Galdamez of the Community of Democracies, Daryna Onyshko of the Youth Democracy Network, and Dr. Eve Rifkin of Vanderbilt University. Our scholars use their expertise to help to guide our work at the Institution to help answer some of society’s biggest civic questions. We are looking forward to the work we can accomplish together!

Read more at the link in bio

#RRI #ScholarsCouncil #CivicEducation

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Last week, our Program Manager represented the organization at a media engagement.

The discussion focused on the Women and Youth Manifesto being put together with support from @weareadvokcng

The Manifesto is designed to reflect the current needs and aspirations of citizens in Ondo State.
For us, this engagement is more than just showing up it’s part of our bigger goal to move citizens from being spectators to becoming active participants in our democracy today.

#Democracy
#osmd
#theondowewant

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Youth participation is not a favour to democracy
It is part of democracy. ✊🏾
When young people are given a seat at the table, they bring fresh ideas, bold perspectives and the energy needed to shape the future.

Our voices matter. Our participation matters. And our democracy is stronger when young people are actively involved.

#Democracy
#YouthLead

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Happy International Youth Day 2026! ❤️
I am delighted to have honoured the invitation by Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Nigeria to a 2-day consultation on Nigerian Youth Democratic Participation, reflecting the work I’ve continued to champion around youth and democracy

I was honoured to join as a YouthLead representing Nigeria at the Community of Democracies and as a Youth Democracy Network Member a meaningful opportunity to contribute to conversations shaping the future of democracy in Nigeria.

Young people are not just the hope of democracy; we are active participants in shaping it today. And when we talk about inclusive governance, women and young people must be at the table not just in the audience. 🇳🇬❤️

Many thanks to our facilitators from Kenya @meg_muchoki @kefentsemkhari_ from South Africa 🇿🇦 and our Galaletsang from Botswana 🇧🇼
Viva Africa ✊🏻

#InternationalYouthDay2026
#Democracy
#YouthLead

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Insta vs reality

Behind the scenes of us at YDN organizing 4 events midsummer in 2 countries 😁

everyone told us, no one will come in Europe to an event in July. Well, we proved them wrong 🥳 nearly 100 people in total participated in our discussions:

Youth & multilateralism by @zamil_nowshan 🇧🇩
Tech & governance by @sophsuga 🇯🇵 🇺🇸
Recruitment of African youth into Russia’s war in Ukraine by @_kwesiyeboah 🇬🇭
Tech & youth in Latin America by @camigb_ar 🇦🇷

It’s because of your efforts and drive we made it all happen! 👏

and all of this while following the @fifaworldcup 😅

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When should democracy be defended?
⚖️ Always.

Last week, the @youthdemocracynetwork hosted a roundtable to address critical challenges in today's democratic backsliding, youth participation, and multilateral support

The discussion highlighted:

📌 Decentralized youth movements are proving resilient under restrictive regimes
📌 State-centric global mechanisms face limits in stopping democratic regression
📌 A growing share of youth political participation is moving online, demanding innovative institutional models

A huge thank you to our YDN Fellows: @zamil_nowshan for moderating, and @sophsuga, @camigb_ar, and @_kwesiyeboah for helping put it all together! 🙌

Grateful to everyone who joined and shared their perspectives 🌍

Hosted by @youthdemocracynetwork and @communityofdemocracies

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The Ramos Research Institute recently had the opportunity to attend the Community of Democracies’ Voices of Democracy Global Consultation, as well as the Youth Democracy Network's (YDN) Global Assembly in Panama.
Executive Director Alejandro J. Ramos and Junior Research Associate Paige Duffy represented RRI in discussions about democratic resilience and the importance of youth involvement in democracy.
We want to thank all those who made the events possible and those who came together to have these meaningful discussions.
Read more at the link in our bio
#ramosresearchinstitute #youthdemocracynetwork #YouthDemocracyNetwork #communityofdemocracies #youthcivics #democracy

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