Regional youth leaders urged to take ownership of democracy

Youth leaders from across the Pacific have been called upon to take a more prominent role in shaping democratic governance within their nations. This call to action came during a two-day program held at the Radisson Blu Resort in Denarau, Fiji.

The initiative, jointly organized by Dialogue Fiji and the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS), convened participants from Fiji, Kiribati, Samoa, Tonga, the Solomon Islands, and the Marshall Islands. The program aimed to equip these young leaders with the tools and understanding necessary to engage effectively in democratic processes.

By fostering active participation among youth, the organizers seek to strengthen democratic institutions and ensure that the voices of the next generation are heard in policy-making and governance across the Pacific region. The event emphasized the importance of ownership and engagement in building resilient democracies.