At the Sixth Assembly of the World Youth Movement for Democracy, members discussed the alarming number of youth political prisoners and the increase in their arrests. Because of this, WYMD is making the protection of youth activists a priority initiative of the network. With many young activists in prison due to their political beliefs and actions such as Adnan Hajizade in Azerbaijan, Sadeq Jawad Ahmed Al-Fardan in Bahrain, Juan Carlos Herrera Acosta in Cuba, and many others in Burma, Egypt, Iran and around the world it is critical to take action now to defend youth activists.
The network is showing solidarity for those facing unjust prison sentences and will mobilize urgent action when youth are arrested. By serving as a central location to collect information and alert others of youth arrests, WYMD will raise awareness on this issue and advocate for the release of prisoners. As a global movement, WYMD will call on international bodies to defend and protect youth activists and encourage all network members to show solidarity for those arrested.
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This map depicts youth political prisoners around the world and provides information on their detention. As youth continue to play a significant role in leading reform movements, we are witnessing a rise in their arrest and detention. If you know of youth activists currently imprisoned, please send their name and the details of their arrest to urgentaction@wymdonline.org to be added to the map.
14th of April – Jakarta, Indonesia
We, the young people present at the 6th assembly of the World Movement for Democracy,
Coming from more than 25 countries from every continent to Jakarta, Indonesia, from the 11th to the 14th of April;
Sharing the values and objectives of the World Movement for Democracy as expressed in its Founding Statement;
Committed to furthering the World Youth Movement for Democracy, as established at the Third Assembly of the World Movement for Democracy in South Africa in 2004;
Expressing our continuing support to the texts and declarations produced by young people attending previous meetings of the World Youth Movement for Democracy;
Noting that young people are often at the forefront of democracy promotion and democratic change in countries around the world ::MORE
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No more youth political prisoners!
To mobilize immediate action against a political arrest, complete this form and submit it to urgentaction@wymdonline.org
Follow our Blog! - No More Youth Political Prisoners in Cuba.
Informe del Centro de Información Hablemos Press reports on the violations of human rights in Cuba during the month of May. The report tells various stories of the people who were victims of the injustices of the Cuban government ::MORE
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Bahrain
Four human rights defenders arrested in Bahrain as the government violates basic universal principles of freedom of expression in in an effort to suppress political activism. :: More
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Zimbabwe
WYMD Statement on Youth Arrests in Zimbabwe: Support the Petition
Watch the Video and Add Your Name Now!
Report on Political Arrests of Zimbabwe's Youth
ZINASU Press Release on 16 June Protest and Arrests
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