Protection of youth activists is a priority initiative of the network!
News and Alerts
WYMD announces new Hurford Fellows Program! This is an opportunity for youth activists to come to the Secretariat for three months to engage in a unique experience while building connections with youth leaders from around the world. Apply Now! Deadline is April 30, 2012.
Guides & Resources
*NEW* A compilation of guides and manuals for youth activists, including:
* Protection Manual for Human Rights
* Guide to Key Resources for Funding
* Digitactive Introduction to Facebook
* The Guide to Blog Advocacy
And many more!
Spotlight
Read interview with Mary Aileen Bacalso, Secretary General of the Asian Federation Against Involuntary Disappearances [here]
Interview with Mario Masaya Swastia of Indonesia [read more]
Interview with Egyptian activist, Bassem Samir, on the impact of Tunisia's protests on Egypt [here]
Interview with Christina Karchevskaya on recent election in Belarus [read more]
Interview with Kiprop Diphus Ng'eny of Kenya [read more]
Learn about the Network's vision and objectives for 2010-2012. [read more]
Statement from the 4th WYMD meeting [read more]
Welcome to the World Youth
Movement for Democracy!
The World Youth Movement for Democracy (WYMD) is a global community of youth and their allies working non-violently for democracy. It was founded by a group of young people, like you, who believe in and work for fair elections, free speech, and human rights. We believe we can be stronger by working together. [Learn More]
Call for Applications: Hurford Youth Fellows Program
– Building Young Activists’ Leadership Skills –
The World Youth Movement for Democracy and the International Forum for Democratic Studies at the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) invite you to apply for the Hurford Youth Fellows Program in Washington, DC. Youth leaders from around the world will be considered for two positions throughout the year. For a period of three months, each fellow will have the opportunity to build his or her leadership and organizational skills and benefit from and contribute to the development of the World Youth Movement.
Central to each fellowship will be an assignment to develop online discussion platforms that would generate active engagement of World Youth Movement members. Each fellow will organize and lead a series of online discussions and information sharing on a key democracy issue that the fellow, in consultation with the Secretariat and Leadership Board, would identify. Youth Movement Fellows will identify, compile, present, and creatively share discussion materials and results.
Youth leaders up to the age of 30 with a demonstrated interest in the advancement of democracy are welcome to apply; particularly those affiliated with democracy/civil society organizations are especially encouraged. A monthly cost of living stipend and roundtrip airfare will be provided by the Program.
Information and Application Guidelines Booklet
Application Form
Apply for the periods of September-November 2012 and January-March 2013. Deadline to apply is April 30, 2012.
The Hurford Youth Fellows Program is made possible by the generous support of the Hurford Foundation
2012 Snapshot of Democracy Photo Contest
The World Youth Movement for Democracy is pleased to announce the launch of its second Global Photo Contest. Young individuals from all around the world are invited to participate in the contest and send in photographs that convey any one of the contest’s three themes:
- Emerging Human Rights Defenders
- Democracy in My Life
- Challenges to Democracy
Submit your photo capturing democracy and win an opportunity to attend one of the largest global gatherings of democracy activists, scholars, policy makers, and donors. Finalists will be provided with sponsorship to cover travel and other expenses to participate in the Seventh Assembly of the World Movement for Democracy in October 2012.
Read the guidelines and submit your photo now!
The submission deadline is 11 May 2012.
WYMD Statement on Death of Wilman Villar Mendoza
18 January 2012
The World Youth Movement for Democracy holds the Cuban dictatorship responsible for the death of a young Cuban prisoner of conscience, demands an independent investigation, and extends condolences to the immediate family.
Signed by World Youth Movement for Democracy
To read more, click here.
World Youth Movement Releases Statement in Solidarity with Maikel Nabil
18 January 2012
The World Youth Movement for Democracy (WYMD), a global community of young people working non-violently for democracy, expresses its solidarity with Egyptian blogger Maikel Nabil Sanad, who has been imprisoned for criticizing Egypt’s army and its role in repressing protesters.
Maikel Nabil is a young blogger from Egypt who began blogging in 2006. In April 2009, he founded “No for Compulsory Military Service Movement,” which opposes the obligatory military service in Egypt. He led a campaign demanding his right to a conscientious objection to military service. His campaign lasted until he received final exemption from the military service on November 2010. He has been arrested several times because of his political activities...
To read the full statement, click here.
Happy New Year from the World Youth Movement for Democracy!
January 2012 YouthSpeak!
Check out the January 2012 edition of YouthSpeak! This month's issue includes a special message from the WYMD Leadership Board, and features stories about youth activism from around the world.
To contribute to the next newsletter, send pictures, stories, and opportunities to info@wymdonline.org. Please include "YouthSpeak" in the subject line. We welcome your feedback.
Youth 'Ignite Change' as they Celebrate World Youth Day for Democracy around the World
Check out this month's special edition Youth Speak! Newsletter for a glimpse of young people celebrating the day in Nigeria, Burma, Iraq, and other countries.
EMAIL: info@wymdonline.org
