We seek a world where every young person has a voice in the political system.

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LET'S FIGHT FOR (Y)OUR FUTURE

The Centre fights worldwide to create laws, raise awareness, and facilitate conversations to combat the lack of youth representation in government. To date, we have created six federal laws and worked with seven different countries' governments to give youth a chance.

International Advocacy for Youth Civic Rights

Legal Frameworks for Youth Representation

Facilitated Dialogue with Youth & Policymakers

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.

Global Reports

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.

Policy Initiatives

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.

Bridging Dialogue

We're a group of students advocating for the involvement of our peers.

• 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

CVIA Executive Director Samad Quraishi & Assistant Director Hanna Rohde joins the United Nations Human Rights Committee for the 140th Session on the Review of Somalia's Civil and Political Rights

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.

SEE OUR IMPACT

LATEST NEWS

Board of Supervisors Commends CVIA’s Youth Centred Efforts

Fairfax County’s Board of Supervisors recognised the Centre’s leadership at the local city hall for its commitment to empowering youth.

CVIA Hosts Interactive Dialogue with U.S. Senator Kaine

U.S. Senator Kaine joined CVIA at a local high school, engaging in a meaningful conversation on thematic issues concerning youth engagement.

Advocating for Indian Youth at the UN Human Rights Committee, CVIA Calls for Increased Civics Education Efforts

CVIA joined the UN Human Rights Committee to call upon India to address the lack of civics education, stifling youth representation.

LET'S CONVINCE THEM.
LET'S SHOW THEM.

Ms. Laphonza Butler is the lead Senate sponsor of the Centre for Voters Initiative & Action's legislation

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.