The Urgency of Now: Inclusive Narratives in Africa
“Growing up, I saw the immense disparity between the narratives portrayed in mainstream media and the lived realities of LGBTQ+…
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Fourth Time at the Athens Democracy Forum!
A week has passed since their fourth trip to Athens for the Athens Democracy Forum, where the IYTT was represented…
Train to serve: Leaders begin their path to the mayor’s office
This event focuses on how the path of political leadership entails a series of challenges and responsibilities that require a…
Togo’s Constitutional Conflict
On 4 April 2024 Togo postponed its parliamentary and regional elections to 29 April after an initial one-week extension for…
High level goma visit sheds light on unfolding tragedy in drc
As conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) rages—between the Congolese Army, known as the “Forces Armées de…
Addressing Harmful Information Online
Disinformation, online gender-based violence (GBV), and hate speech greatly impact online civic space and democratic processes. Disinformation increases polarization, influences…
Youth establish their priorities in the Bootcamp for Democracy
Within the framework of the Conquista Joven project and as the culmination of the “Youth + Democracy” Talk Series ,…
Is the Tinubu administration fuelling or fighting information disorder?
The rapid spread of information through online/offline platforms has brought unprecedented challenges within and outside Nigeria. Information disorder has become…
240 organisations and individuals demand the release of detained, anti-corruption advocate, Gubad Ibadoghlu
In a concerted display of international solidarity, 240 organisations, academics and human rights defenders today published an open letter demanding…
Why is it important to support women politicians in Ethiopia?
Ethiopia is among the top 30 countries in the world in terms of the number of women parliamentarians. In 2023,…