Sophie North and Sarah Walpole tell us more about CIVICUS

Half of the world’s population are under the age of 25. (1) It is therefore crucial that we, as young people, have our perspectives, ideas and skills recognised. We must be involved in local and global decision making.

This year, the annual CIVICUS assembly - a gathering of civil society organisations from around the world - made significant efforts to include young people in their discussions. For the first time, a quota of 150 places was set for people under the age of 25, and at this meeting the youngest ever board member, aged 23, was elected. (more…)