The WMD's DemocracyNews
Electronic Newsletter of the World Movement for Democracy - www.wmd.org
Special Issue - September 19

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Dear Colleagues,

On October 18, the World Youth Movement for Democracy will celebrate World Youth Day for Democracy, as part of the Global Youth Campaign for Democracy.

Launched last year, the Global Youth Democracy Campaign promotes activities around the world that:
- Mobilize youth to organize and participate in debates, rallies, educational campaigns, vigils, and other non-violent actions to promote democratic values and concepts;
- Educate youth and the larger community about the importance of human rights, press freedom, active citizenship, and other democratic principles;
- Raise awareness of the positive contributions youth are making to democracy in the world; and
- Strengthen the international network of young democracy activists by getting more people involved and participating.

The World Youth Movement for Democracy emerged from the third WMD Assembly in South Africa to support young people and those working with youth to build real democracy around the world. Based on the vision and ideals of the World Movement for Democracy, the WYMD aims to strengthen pro-democracy movements by incorporating the active and equal participation of youth, as well as providing a platform for young democracy activists to address the importance of democratic values, a forum for them to share information and ideas, and an action-oriented, solidarity movement.

We invite all participants in the World Movement for Democracy who are interested in youth participation to join the WYMD, and to organize an event during October as part of the Global Youth Campaign for Democracy! The day is coming up fast, so we encourage participants to think realistically about what they could organize in a short time, something they would like to share with other WYMD participants, something they want to contribute to this collective effort of youth around the world working for true democracy, responsive governments, active citizenship, and human rights.

For more information about the World Youth Movement for Democracy, or to register with us, please visit our website, www.ymd.youthlink.org.
You can learn more about the World Youth Day for Democracy and register your event at www.ymd.youthlink.org/ymd/launchday.html.

Those interested in ongoing partnership with the WYMD are invited to please contact the secretariat directly.

Thank you for your participation!
Best wishes,
Andrea Des Marais
Secretariat Coordinator, World Youth Movement for Democracy Global Youth Action Network Regional Headquarters - Sao Paulo, Brasil www.ymd.youthlink.org
andrea@youthlink.org
Tel: (+55) 11 3815 9926 Fax: (+55) 11 3819 8593

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