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YEWGlobal Projects Present: Empowering the Youth in the Political Process: From Elections to Civic Engagement

Sat 18 Nov

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Youth Empowerment Wave Global (YEWGlobal) is a Non-Governmental Organisation that aims to empower and engage with youth across the globe on specific subject matters to enable a conducive environment in different sectors.

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YEWGlobal Projects Present: Empowering the Youth in the Political Process: From Elections to Civic Engagement
YEWGlobal Projects Present: Empowering the Youth in the Political Process: From Elections to Civic Engagement

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18 Nov 2023, 12:00 – 14:00

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YEWGlobal Projects Presents: Empowering the Youth in the Political Process: From Elections to Civic Engagement

General elections will be held in Ghana on 7 December 2024 to elect the president and members of Parliament. YEWGlobal, an organisation that empowers the youth, has taken it upon itself to create an environment where young people can constructively share opinions, perspectives, and knowledge on the upcoming elections as many Ghanaian youths are first-time voters. During elections, young people or first-time voters are usually targeted by political actors due to their vulnerability and exclusion in economic, social, and political decisions. 

In 2020, Ghana's youth voter population according to the Electoral Commission, consisted of 55.1% of the total voter population; an indication of the need to build their capacity to engage and participate in democratic processes effectively. The ages of first-time voters range from 18-21 years. These young individuals may be misinformed, inexperienced or new…

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