From protests to participation, youth call for more organized political engagement
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Youth representatives and experts attending the International Conference on “Youth and Democratization in Africa: Lessons Learned and Comparative Experiences ended three days of dialogue with recommendations aimed at better engagement of youth in political processes. Held from 1-3 November 2012 in Addis Ababa, the Conference underscored that the uprisings of young people around the world are clear manifestations of unemployment, marginalization, unsound social policies as well as corruption, exclusion, political dictatorship and denial of basic rights. They noted that young people are keen on the promise of democracy and the basic attainments of equality, social and economic inclusion and accountability. However, high unemployment is driving the youth to violence and crime.
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“United Nations. Economic Commission for Africa. (2012-11). From protests to participation, youth call for more organized political engagement. Addis Ababa:. © UN. ECA,. https://hdl.handle.net/10855/32141”Collections
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