October 6–7, 2020
Conference Highlights
The virtual conference will connect youth activists with civics practitioners and scholars from around the world in order to discuss the best practices of youth advocacy and challenges facing democracy in the current moment. Bringing together stakeholders from all corners of the world, including Thailand, India, South Sudan, Paraguay, and more, these two days will foster connections between disparate movements, inspire greater efficacy in the global fight for democracy and justice, and set the stage for future collaboration and conversations
Day 1
- Oct.6.2020 Introductory Remarks and Conference Overview
- Panel Discussion Oct.6.2020 Panel 1: Youth Activism in the Time of COVID-19
- Panel Discussion Oct.6.2020 Panel 2: The Imperative for Racial and Economic Justice
- Training/Workshop Oct.6.2020 Breakout Session 1: Sharing Best Practices in Youth Activism Across Borders
- Training/Workshop Oct.6.2020 Capacity Building Workshop 1: Remixing Stories
Day 2
- Panel Discussion Oct.7.2020 Panel 3: Sparking an International Youth Activism Movement
- Panel Discussion Oct.7.2020 Panel 4: Is Democracy At Risk?
- Training/Workshop Oct.7.2020 Breakout Session 2: Forming a Youth Activism Infrastructure
- Training/Workshop Oct.7.2020 Capacity Building Workshop 2: Leadership in Civil Resistance Movements: Four Key Roles that Activists Play
- Oct.7.2020 Closing Remarks and Discussion
Additional Information
Presented by the SNF Agora Institute with support from the Global Network for Youth Action.