Votes at 16: An International Perspective

Join us for an insightful session featuring campaigners from multiple nations to discuss strategies, challenges and successes in their work on Votes at 16

​Event Highlights:

• ​​Hear 5-minute campaign snapshots from representatives in numerous countries, such as a New Zealand, Brussels and the United States
• ​​Compare different national approaches and strategies
• ​​Identify common challenges and successful tactics
  ​This cross-border exchange offers valuable insights for anyone working on youth democratic engagement. Whether you're developing campaigns, advising policymakers, or researching best practices, you'll gain practical knowledge from peers navigating similar challenges worldwide.

​We particularly welcome contributions from:

• ​​Youth engagement specialists
• ​​Campaign organisers
• ​​Academic researchers
• ​​Policy advisors
• ​​Democratic education practitioners
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About Democracy Classroom
Democracy Classroom serves as a collaborative network for organisations working in democratic engagement and youth education. We bring together partners to strengthen alliances, share resources, and coordinate efforts on key democratic participation issues - with Votes at 16 being a current focus.

While we maintain a neutral position and don’t campaign directly for policy change, we recognise the government’s commitment to the policy and the growing importance of ensuring good implementation. This event is part of that effort.