On 29 April 2025 (from 1:00PM-3:00PM AEST), WLI will host an online Learning & Networking event exploring youth activism in the Pacific and mobilising change across regional, national, and international spaces.
The event is hosted for Australia Awards scholars and alumni from the Pacific and their families, as well as development colleagues in our region.
Youth activism in the Pacific is a dynamic and growing movement that addresses various social, environmental, and political issues. According to UNFPA (2024), approximately 1.2 million young people aged 15-24 comprise 20% of the population in Pacific Island countries. Despite this significant demographic presence, youth in the Pacific often face structural barriers that hinder their meaningful participation in decisions that directly impact their futures.
By bringing together keyspeakers, this event aims to foster conversations on strengthening youth participation in decision-making processes and recognising young people merely as beneficiaries of development initiatives, but as crucial partners in shaping a sustainable and equitable future for the Pacific region.
The event will feature a live expert panel diccussion, audience Q&A, and break-out group discussions to explore the topic in further depth.
An expert panel will speak from their own experiences of advocating for positive change in the Pacific.
Moderated by Dr Aidan Craney from La Trobe University’s Centre for Human Security and Social Change, the panel discussion will feature:
Date: Tuesday 29 April 2025
Time: 1:00PM to 3:00PM (AEDT)
Location: Online, via Zoom
Registration: You must register to attend this event
