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In Their Words: A Practical Guide for Engaging Young People in Civic Education

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Figure 1 Global Distribution of Survey Respondents A world map showing the countries where the respondents are from. Americas has 152 respondents from 17 countries, Europe and Eurasia has 187 respondents from 12 countries, Africa with 283 respondents from 21 countries, Middle East/ North Africa with 135 respondents from 5 countries, and Asia Pacific with 99 respondents from 16 countries.
Figure 1 Global Distribution of Survey Respondents
Note: 2 additional respondents did not identify their country/region
Figure 2 Survey Respondents' Organizational Affiliation, by Region Africa with 140 from CSO's, 80 from youth groups, 23 from government, 26 from EMB's, 18 from Political Parties, and 56 with no group affiliation. America with 23 from CSO's, 16 from youth groups, 27 from government, 36 from EMB's, 6 from Political Parties, and 57 with no group affiliation. Asia and Pacific with 50 from CSO's, 35 from youth groups, 12 from government, 6 from EMB's, 9 from Political Parties, and 19 with no group affiliation.
Figure 2 Survey Respondents' Organizational Affiliation, by Region
Figure 3 Survey Respondents' Highest Level of Education Completed 53% are graduate (University level), 22% no schooling completed, 17% Secondary school completed, 4% are post graduates, 1% Primary school graduates and 3% others
Figure 3 Survey Respondents' Highest Level of Education Completed
Figure 4 Survey Respondents' Geographic Location 85% are from urban and 15% from rural areas
Figure 4 Survey Respondents' Geographic Location
Figure 5 Survey Respondents, by Age Group and Gender 131 respondents ages 15 to 19 years old - 32 men, 98 women, and 1 prefer not to say. 158 respondents ages 20 to 24 years old - 68 men, 85 women, 1 Non-binary, and 4 prefer not to say. 218 respondents ages 25 to 29 years old - 108 men, 108 women, 1 Non-binary, and 1 prefer not to say. 351 respondents ages 30+ years old - 213 men, 137 women, and 1 Non-binary.
Figure 5 Survey Respondents, by Age Group and Gender
Figure 6 Survey Respondents, by Age Group and Disability Status 131 respondents ages 15 to 19 years old - 124 without disability, 6 with disability, and 1 status unknown. 158 respondents ages 20 to 24 years old - 140 without disability, 17 with disability, and 1 status unknown. 218 respondents ages 25 to 29 years old - 193 without disability, 21 with disability, and 4 status unknown. 351 respondents ages 30+ years old - 295 without disability, 48 with disability, and 8 status unknown.
Figure 6 Survey Respondents by Age Group and Disability Status

Figure 7 Observed Levels of Young People's Engagement in Electoral and Governance Processes 50% somewhat engaged 22% Consulted at intervals 14% with high levels of engagements 8% not engaged at all 6% unsure
Figure 7 Observed Levels of Young People's Engagement in Electoral and Governance Processes
Figure 8 Young People’s Observed Engagement in Civic Processes The top 3 types of engagements that the young people participating in their country are: 1. Clubs or Youth Groups 2. Volunteering or Service Learning 3. Electoral Participation
Figure 8 Young People’s Observed Engagement in Civic Processes
Note for Figure 8: N=858 respondents. Respondents were asked to choose the top three types of civic engagement that they observed young people participating in their country.
Figure 9 Do young women have equal access to civic and political life? 46% answered yes and 54% no Figure 10 Do young people with disabilities have equal access to participate in civic and political life? 47% answered yes and 53% no
691 answered social media campaigns - 233 from Africa, 117 from Americas, 81 from Asia and Pacific, 152 from Europe and Eurasia, and 108 from MENA. 489 answered in-person activities - 141 from Africa, 56 from Americas, 74 from Asia and Pacific, 134 from Europe and Eurasia, and 84 from MENA. 274 answered TV, radio, newspaper - 101 from Africa, 43 from Americas, 26 from Asia and Pacific, 62 from Europe and Eurasia, and 42 from MENA. 274 answered community/ Religious leaders - 111 from Africa, 28 from Americas
Figure 11 Nonformal Civic Education Methods Reported Most Effective at Engaging Young People, by Region

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Figure 12 Respondents' Ideas for Increasing Engagement of Young People Out of 429 open ended responses: 115 answered Use social media 92 community or grassroots mobilization 89 workshops, trainings, and seminars 50 engaging civic education at younger ages 42 Peer or youth advocates
Figure 13 Engagement Methods Reported Most Effective at Conveying Information, by Region Social media campaigns answers are 127 from Africa, 71 from Americas, 34 from Asia and Pacific, 85 from Europe and Eurasia, and 64 from MENA. In-person activities answers are 80 from Africa, 40 from Americas, 36 from Asia and Pacific, 61 from Europe and Eurasia, and 42 from MENA. TV, radio, newspaper answers are 31 from Africa, 11 from Americas, 6 from Asia and Pacific, 28 from Europe and Eurasia, and 9 from MENA. Com
Figure 13 Engagement Methods Reported Most Effective at Conveying Information, by Region
Figure 14 Top Explanations for Why Young Women Cannot Equally Participate Figure 15 Top Explanations for Why Young People with Disabilities Cannot Equally Participate Stigma, societal exclusion and discrimination with 46%, Inaccessible infrastructure with 24%, Lack of resources with 14%, and 12% Policy-based exclusion.Societal or Cultural Norms with 50%, Misogyny with 24%, and 11% Uneven political opportunities .
Figure 14 Top Explanations for Why Young Women Cannot Equally Participate
N= 322 Respondents Figure 15 Top Explanations for Why Young People with Disabilities Cannot Equally ParticipatebN= 362 Respondents


Figure 16 Young People's Observed Electoral Engagement, by Region As voters: 69% overall, 72% from Africa, 78% from Americas, 82% from Asian and Pacific, 62% from Europe and Eurasia, and 56% from MENA. As voter educator/ community mobilizer: 47% overall, 52% from Africa, 30% from Americas, 56% from Asian and Pacific, 53% from Europe and Eurasia, and 39% from MENA. As temporary poll worker: 45% overall, 48% from Africa, 52% from Americas, 34% from Asian and Pacific, 43% from Europe and Eurasia, and 39% from
Figure 16 Young People's Observed Electoral Engagement by Region

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