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VOICE YOUR IDEAS - World Youth Movement for Democracy Launches Essay Contest

The World Youth Movement for Democracy (WYMD), an international community of young people working non-violently to promote democratic institutions and practices, is pleased to announce an essay contest for young people to share their perspectives on democracy. Young activists, students, and citizens aged 14 to 30 are invited to write short essays (under 2500 words) reflecting on their experiences with the ideals, the realities, and the future of democracy in their communities and countries.  This essay contest is part of WYMD’s Global Youth Campaign for Democracy, which encourages young people around the world to be part of political processes in their respective communities and regions.

The contest is being held worldwide during the month of March, with final submissions due April 15, 2007. All submissions must respond to at least one of the following questions:

1) Where do you find democracy in your community?
2) What does democracy mean to you, your friends, your community?
3) Why do you work for democracy? Why are you an activist/active citizen?
4) What is your vision of an ideal society? What are some steps you can take to get there?

All submitted essays will be reviewed by the Working Group members of the WYMD. Three finalists will be selected from each of six regions (Eurasia, Europe, Latin America, Middle East and North Africa, North America, South Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa), and five from Asia. The finalist essays will be included in an international publication.

From the regional finalists, two international finalists will be selected to receive a scholarship to participate in the Fifth Assembly of the World Movement for Democracy, taking place in Kiev, Ukraine during April 2008. The Assembly, a meeting of grassroots activists and democracy-promotion institutions from around the world, is a great opportunity for young activists to build meet with democracy activists, scholars, and practitioners from over 100 countries, gain global perspective on democracy issues, and build new collaborations. (Please note you must be over age 18 by April 2008 to qualify for participation in the WYMD Assembly).

Submissions must be under 2500 words and emailed to wymdcontest@youthlink.org no later than April 15. Please include your full name, birthday, country, contact information (mailing address, email address, and phone number), and affiliated organization (if applicable).

For more information about this essay contest or the World Youth Movement for Democracy, please visit www.wymd.youthlink.org or send an email to wymdcontest@youthlink.org.