Young people’s civic and political engagement and global citenship (original) (raw)

UN Chronicle

Abstract

This paper provides a brief overview of current trends in young people’s civic and political engagement, and their commitment to global citizenship. It is argued that while young people’s commitment to conventional political participation is in decline in many countries today, large numbers of young people are nevertheless still strongly committed to non-conventional political participation and civic action. Concerns that commonly attract their attention include global issues such as global warming, pollution, global poverty, the use of low-wage labour in third world countries, the greed of multinational corporations, and human rights, as well as local issues such as graffiti, unsafe streets, transport facilities, recycling facilities, and youth amenities. Furthermore, young people’s commitment to addressing global issues is substantial and widespread. However, national education systems could be employed far more effectively in supporting and promoting their global competence and global engagement.

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