Youth Trends in Activism and Civic Space Expansion

The following report results from a desk-research exercise carried out by the CIVICUS Youth Action Team to bring to light the current trends of youth engagement in civic spaces. This paper analyses the physical and digital developments, the strategies used in countries worldwide, and emerging practices used by young activists. These findings highlight possible areas to strengthen young people’s role in civic society and help catalyse the construction of healthy and sustainable democracies.