Reimagining Civic Engagement Amid Violence

This session examines how youth-led advocacy organizations in violence-affected places in Ecuador contribute to reimagining civic engagement and participatory governance. Participants will explore how young leaders navigate structural violence and adult centrism to advance human rights and peacebuilding agendas. Drawing on case-based insights, the session highlights youth leadership as a critical driver of democratic resilience and social transformation. They will also engage in an interactive g