11/08/2026
“Across Europe and around the world, young people are standing up for democracy, human rights, climate action and peace, often in the face of war, disinformation, polarisation and growing pressure on civic freedoms. Their commitment reminds us that democracy cannot thrive without their voices”
Young people are not only the leaders of tomorrow — they are essential partners in shaping our democracies today.
On the eve of International Youth Day, Sona Ghazaryan and Yevheniya Kravchuk called on governments to recognise young people as equal partners in democratic decision-making.
“Across Europe and around the world, young people are standing up for democracy, human rights, climate action and peace, often in the face of war, disinformation, polarisation and growing pressure on civic freedoms. Their commitment reminds us that democracy cannot thrive without their voices,” they said.
🔗 Read the full statement: https://pace.coe.int/en/news/10386/international-youth-day-young-people-as-equal-partners-in-democracy