Democracy Platform Meeting in Geneva

September 4, 2024

 

In the lead up to the upcoming 57th session of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC57), the CoD-led Democracy Platform gathered in Geneva to discuss human rights and democracy-related items to be discussed during HRC57,  including UN resolutions. The event featured  a special discussion with CoD YouthLeads on supporting youth engagement in political processes.

Opening remarks were provided by Ambassador Darius Staniulis, Permanent Representative of Lithuania to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva, and Secretary General Mantas Adomenas. 

The meeting was kindly hosted by the Permanent Mission of Lithuania to the United Nations in Geneva.

 

 

The  CoD Democracy Platform also featured a discussion on the impact of youth participation on democratic resilience with examples from Venezuela, Taiwan and Poland.