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The Democracy Development Program hosted International Women’s Day Women’s Forum at eLangeni hotel, Durban.
The purpose of the women’s Forum 2025 aimed at accelerating action towards gender equality by addressing key issues such as climate justice, local governance, education, employment, and legal rights for women and girls. This high-level event was attended by Members of the KwaZulu-Natal legislature, councillors, esteemed women in the NGOs space and women leading in various communities.
Msunduzi Municipality Youth Indaba 2025 Theme: Enhancing Voices Accountability Through Citizens And Advocacy, and, Social Activism
The Democracy Development Program (DDP), in partnership with Msunduzi Municipality, hosted the Youth Indaba 2025, a pivotal event aimed at fostering a culture of accountability and active citizenship among the youth. Under the theme "Enhancing Voices Accountability Through Citizens And Advocacy Social Activism," this gathering empowered young minds to engage in meaningful dialogue and advocacy.
uMngeni Municipality Youth Indaba Theme: Enhancing Voices and Accountability Through Citizens, Advocacy Social Activism
The Democracy Development Program, in partnership with uMngeni Local Municipality and the uMngeni Unemployed Graduates Forum, hosted the Youth Indaba, a transformative event aimed at empowering young minds and fostering a culture of accountability and active citizenship. Under the theme "Enhancing Voices and Accountability Through Citizens and Advocacy Social Activism," this gathering sought to inspire the youth to take charge of their future and advocate for positive change within their communities.
Amplifying Youth Voices: DDP Political Summit at the University of Zululand
On May 15, 2025, thought leaders, educators, and activists convened at the University of Zululand in KwaZulu-Natal for a landmark Political Summit focused on The Role of Tertiary Institutions in Increasing Youth Political Participation. Hosted by the Democracy Development Program (DDP) in collaboration with the Centre for Community Development, the summit served as a vital platform for exploring innovative strategies to enhance political engagement among young South Africans.
The African Policy Circle (APC) Conference
The African Policy Circle (APC) Conference event in Yaoundé, Cameroon, focused on "For the citizen, by the citizen: Connecting policy with participation." This conference aimed to discuss how African citizens can more effectively participate in policymaking and ensure governments prioritize their interests, even in foreign policy. The event was driven by the APC annual theme “Centring the African Citizen” and sought to address the challenges to democracy in Africa, such as unconstitutional changes in government and the shrinking of civic space, despite strong public support for democratic principles.
