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Youth voters’ education – an investment in democracy

Youth voters’ education – an investment in democracy. Stepan Ahiy Program manager , ACEEEO. B atumi, 9-10 February 2012. K ey priorities : to make youth understand the importance of participating in the political processes of the democratic life

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Youth voters’ education – an investment in democracy

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  1. Youth voters’ education – an investment in democracy Stepan Ahiy Program manager, ACEEEO Batumi, 9-10February 2012

  2. Key priorities: • to make youth understand the importance of participating in the political processes of the democratic life • particularly the right to vote and to stand as a candidate at elections

  3. Youth voters - a group with special needs • we have to consider it while creating strategies and planning activities on youth voters’ education • youngstersmust possess information and professional knowledge about elections

  4. There are three cornerstones of youth voters’ education: • Improvement of practical knowledge aboutelection system, system of voting, historical background • Information about current issues of politics, programs of political parties and candidates • Improvement of skills and abilities ofyouth voters

  5. Improvement of practical knowledge aboutelection system, system of voting, historical background • www.firstvoter.org • First time voters in the Parliament

  6. Information about current issues of politics, programs of political parties and candidates • www.votematch.net • www.magyarorszagvalaszt.hu

  7. Improvement of skills and abilities ofyouth voters • self-awareness • critical way of thinking • identify own needs

  8. Thank You! stepan.ahiy@aceeeo.org

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