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Youth Push for Democracy in Africa

Mobilizing Civil Society Support for Implementation of the African Governance Architecture

 

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Who we are

Ever since Kharono Michelle Carol was a child she has questioned the status quo and fought her way to political influence despite the old boy network in power. She is one of the youth engaged in the project.

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Mennesker

What we do

A local theater group highlights corruption. Elsewhere, youth are invited to political meetings. We train youth, talk to media, and engage politicians from district councils to the boardrooms of the African Union.

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Mennesker

What we have achieved

From Zimbabwe signing the ACDEG to journalists taking notice and reaching thousands with ACDEG messaging, the project has already had significant impact across Africa.

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Activism during Covid19

Activism during Covid19

"They have allowed the churches to open, but not the civic space". Blessing Moyo from Zimbabwe tells how youth activism has been affected by harsh Covid19 restrictions.
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#whyACDEGmatters

#whyACDEGmatters

Youth activists from across the continent shared their thoughts on the importance of the implementation of the ACDEG under the hashtag #whyACDEGmatters.
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What are the principles of the ACDEG?

What are the principles of the ACDEG?

"It might not be trending on your twitter, but it has a huge impact on your life". This animated video from Zimbabwe explains the African Charter of Democracy, Elections and Governance in a creative and informative way.
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ACDEG powers regional democracy

ACDEG powers regional democracy

The ACDEG is more than country-level demands - its guidelines galvanize organizing on a regional level, especially among these youth who want to see Africans work together as a team.
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Youth organise around the ACDEG

Youth organise around the ACDEG

Youth organise in creative and innovative ways to push the values of the ACDEG across 8 African countries. The charter gives youth leverage when they engage in political debates.
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What is the ACDEG?
 
  • The African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance is a roadmap setting out international standards on democracy and good governance on the African continent.
  • It was adopted by the African Union on january 30, 2007 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The charter promotes democratic rule and peaceful transfer of power through free, fair and transparent elections, representative systems of government, human rights and rule of law.
  • The charter demands commitment to the rejection of unconstitutional changes that lead to conflict and instability, the principles of good governance and a joined effort via the African Union and the Regional Economic Communities to promote and consolidate democracy.
  • ActionAid and Media Foundation For West Africa have produced an introductory, simplified version of the ACDEG, which you can read here.
  • Learn more about the ACDEG at the African Union website.
 
What is the AGA?
 
  • The African Governance Architecture is a platform for the strengthening of good governance and democracy in Africa. It was established by the African Union Commission as a forum for dialogue based on a set of shared values and objectives, further laid out in guiding documents such as the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance.
  • The African Governance Architecture seeks to expand cooperation and coordination between African Union (AU) organs, institutions, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), and member states.
    It is a forum for the advancement of human and people’s rights, good governance, free and fair elections as well as the dissemination of knowledge on shared African values.
  • Read more about the African Governance Architecture at the official website of the platform.
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