Development Talk - Promotion of Youth Political Representation and Participation

• Date: 9th of October 2025
• Time: 10:00 - 12:00 (WET)
• Where: The seminar is available both on-site and online.
  Sida-salen, Rissneleden 110, 174 57 Sundbyberg, Sverige.

The event is organized to acknowledge the 30 year anniversary of democracy support through Swedish political party organizations, initiated by the Government of Sweden in 1995.

We will delve into topics such as what youth can bring into politics, how barriers to youth political participation and representation can be overcome, why less than three per cent of Members of Parliament are under 30, and the role of political parties’ youth wings in attracting and preparing young people for politics.

• Birgitta Ohlsson, current head of Political Parties at National Democratic Institute of International Affairs (NDI)
• Emmy Otim, Regional manager, Program for Young Politicians in East Africa.
• Amanda Kanange, former chair of International Federation of Liberal Youth
• Mariam Ashghari, Vice President, International Union of Socialist Youth

The event will be held at Sida's headquarters in Rissne with possibility to participate online.
We are looking forward to seeing you October 9.

Helena Bjuremalm, Senior Program Manager, Sida