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ABOUT US
THE CENTRE FOR VOTERS INITIATIVE & ACTION IS AN INTERNATIONAL YOUTH-LED GROUP BASED BETWEEN WASHINGTON, D.C. AND GENEVA. THE CENTRE STRIVES TO EMPOWER CITIZENS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROCESS. WE BELIEVE ALL PERSONS, REGARDLESS OF COLOUR, ECONOMIC STATUS, OR LOCATION ARE ENDOWED THE RIGHT TO HAVE THEIR VOICE HEARD.
LET'S FIGHT FOR (Y)OUR FUTURE
The Centre fights worldwide to create laws, raise awareness, and facilitate conversations to combat the lack of civil society representation in government. To date, we have created six federal laws and worked with seven different countries' governments to give citizens a chance.
Legal Frameworks for Youth Representation
Our team develops legal frameworks to ensure youth have meaningful ways to participate in government. Akin to the legalist movement led in the 1960s, the Centre seeks to expand youth not only in voice but also in legislative power.
International Advocacy for Civic Rights
The Centre works with countries worldwide through international mechanisms to bring awareness to countries across the world on the importance of civics education. Furthermore, we advocate for civic solutions in areas with limitations.
Facilitated Dialogue with Youth & Policymakers
We bridge young people with policymakers. From local city councils to the White House to the United Nations, we don't just give youth opportunities to meet with politicians but draft and create policy centred on youth visions.
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WHY YOUTH?
Youth are at the core of humanity's future. By giving young people a chance to engage with the public affairs process, youth have a say in their – and the world's – future.
It often feels like today's adults have ruined the world.
We're fighting to build a better tomorrow for our children, grandchildren, and more to come. But many countries don't have the proper knowledge to do so. Support our mission to leave behind a better future.
TESTIMONIALS
Ms. Laphonza Butler, US Senator from California
We [Congress] get the opportunity to not only follow in the Centre's footsteps in promoting electoral rights, but follow and advance this conversation as our young leaders across the country take the lead. Congress may be the vehicle, but the Centre are the leaders in this space.
We've championed initiatives worldwide for the betterment of tomorrow.
• Youngest group to introduce federal legislation
• Collaborating with global leaders to enact laws
which represent voices of tomorrow
• Bridging the gap between youth and politicians
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