Open Call! Fifth Anniversary International Youth Conference
Open Call!
Fifth Anniversary International Youth Conference20-23 November 2023
29 May
Hosted by Barcelona – the first European Capital of Democracy
When we started the think tank in 2019, we could not imagine that our fourth international youth conference in November 2022 would generate 217 applications from 57 countries. Just as little did we expect that The New York Times would profile three of our Youth Fellows in full coverage, or that we in May 2023 would publish a second edition of The Handbook for Innovative Democracy: Policy Proposals for Decision Makers. This is to say, that I am extremely proud of our Youth Fellows, and that I look very much forward to our fifth anniversary conference in Barcelona, the first European Capital of Democracy, on 20-23 November.
As always, we refuse apathy and pessimism, yet again strengthening our resolve to promote the voices and leadership of the youth. With determination and pride, we hereby open the call for applications to the fifth International Youth Conference.
You who are 18 to 24 years of age and are living in Europe at the time of the conference – let us entrust you with the challenges of our world and help you to develop actionable proposals that inspire prosperity and democracy – take the opportunity to start your development as a democracy innovator! As a participant in the conference, you will be given the opportunity to stay on in the think tank as one of our Youth Fellows to develop your ideas and present them at high-profile international events.
Take the chance to take the lead towards a sustainable future and an open democratic society.
Apply no later than 14 August.
International Youth Conference 2023
Age and Politics – Gothenburg Democracy Talks
All over the world, parliaments and cabinets are comprised of mainly middle-aged or old men. Only ten percent of parliamentarians globally, and three percent of cabinet members are age 35 or under. What does this mean for the engagement of young people in politics, the legitimacy of government and the direction of policy?
We have invited researcher Aksel Sundström to present the central findings from his new work Youth without Representation (together with Daniel Stockemer), outlining the extent, reasons and consequences of the absence of young adults in parliaments and cabinets. Also, we will present the results from our latest Youth Panel on age in politics. The seminar concludes with commentary and discussion by three eminent panellists.
The event is part of the IYTT public lunch event series Gothenburg Democracy Talks, at the School of Business, Economics & Law, Vasagatan 1, Gothenburg, “SEB-salen”. If you are unable to attend in person you may join us online. Please register below.
The 30 first attendees at SEB-salen will be treated to a sandwich & soda!
Programme
Welcome & Introduction
Urban Strandberg, Managing Director IYTT
Youth Without Representation: The Absence of Young Adults In Parliaments, Cabinets, and Candidacies
Aksel Sundström, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science at the University of Gothenburg
IYTT Youth Panel Results
Erik Toshach, Assistant Fellow, IYTT
Commentators’ Panel
Christina Rogestam, Vice-President of AGE Platform Europe. Previous Member of Swedish Parliament (the Centre Party), Director- General of the Swedish Immigration Board, Pro-Vice-Chancellor at University of Gothenburg and Chairperson of the Swedish Federation of Seniors.
Frida Tånghag, Member of the Swedish Parliament (the Left Party)
Jouman Tafnkji, Youth Fellow, IYTT
Q & A
View this previous event here:
https://youtu.be/62iS89rpqqI