YOUth Decides
“YOUth Decide” is a signature project of RACCU launched to create a platform to encourage youth participation in the political process. Through YOUth Decide we are engaging with young political leaders, activists and youth to discuss and engage in political spheres, crowdsourced recommendations on youth centered strategies obtained from Sri Lankan youth of all backgrounds.
The responsibility of shaping the future of Sri Lanka lies with YOUTH of Sri Lanka. We believe that one of the key responsibilities of youth is the right to elect those who will represent and speak for youth in the decision making process. About 1.5 million of the voters of this country are youth.
Therefore the upcoming 2020 parliamentary election is very crucial for us as the youth because we will be selecting the representatives who are supposed to make laws and policies for the betterment of Sri Lanka and the entire youth community for the next five years.
YOUth Decide is a concept of the Rotaract Club of Centennial United, which was launched as a platform to encourage more youth participation in the political process.
The project includes developing crowdsourced recommendations on youth affairs and creating a dialogue among youth participants. The main objective of “YOUth Decide” is to start a dialogue on laws and policies required to empower youth.
A panel discussion – youth engagement in democratic process & the importance of youth vote
October 19, 2019
At the time our little island was preparing for a new President to be elected on the 17th of November 2019, we, the Rotaract Club of Centennial United were determined to host “YOUth Decide” that was held on the 18th of October 2019 from 5.30 pm- to 8.30 pm at the Automobile Association of Ceylon, Colombo 03. This forum was an initiative to ensure meaningful engagement of youth to empower young people to make informed decisions during both the pre and post-election period.
Read moreI will vote campaign
November 19, 2019
“The system is not broken. It is only working for those who participate in it” As the Presidential elections draw nearer, It is important that the youth of this nation is aware of the importance of voting and help create awareness amongst all citizens about the importance of their vote! We believe spreading…
Read moreA DISCOURSE ON YOUTH AS LEADERS OF TODAY
June 20, 2020
The responsibility of shaping the future of Sri Lanka lies with YOUTH of Sri Lanka. We believe that one of the key responsibilities of youth is the right to elect those who will represent and speak for youth in the decision-making process. About 1.5 million of the voters of this country are youth. Therefore, the upcoming 2020 parliamentary election is very crucial for us as the youth because we will be selecting the representatives who are supposed to make laws and policies for the betterment of Sri Lanka and the entire youth community for the next five years. YOUth Decide is a concept of the Rotaract…
Read moreSafe Voter Education on Parliamentary Election – COVID 19
July 1, 2020
Ahead of Sri Lanka’s parliamentary elections in August 2020 Rotaract Club of Centennial United launched “I Will Vote,” a voter education and advocacy campaign for persons to take precautionary measures when casting the vote during COVID 19 global pandemic. The campaign aimed to share information shared by the election commission of Sri Lanka, Health ministry and the practices and guidelines given by World Health Organization to create a safe voter environment and to challenge social stigmas encountered.
Read morePolicy recommendation to Election Commissioner
September 20, 2020
Youth Policy Recommendations Youth Policy Recommendations As part of the project we initiated a process to develop a set of recommendations focused on young people’s rights and their interests. We followed a methodical process to develop these recommendations while we do acknowledge these might not represent the thoughts of each and every young person these would reflect on the thoughts of a considerable share of youth from diverse…
Read moreYoung Civic Leaders Forum
November 30, 2020
“Young Civic Leaders Forum.” The objective of this initiative is to provide training through a series of workshops to 60 Interactors from Rotary International District 3220 on areas of leadership, governance, civil space, legal structures, advocacy and the role of media.
Read moreDiscourse on role of youth in politics
January 30, 2021
The discussion will feature National as well as International Youth Leaders who will share their views and experiences on the involvement of youth in politics and governance in the South Asian Region and the global context.
Read moreModel Parliament
March 1, 2021
The Student Parliament Program whilst opening out opportunities of practical experiences to students on democracy, its responsibility and accountability, on supremacy of the law, on significance of the vote and casting the vote; and developing their attitudes and skills like engaging in dialogue, reaching agreement, listening to and respecting the opinions of others and accepting the concept of agreement by majority;…
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