Involving youth in the democratic process
Involving youth in the democratic process - a LEND Network Webinar
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From revolution to politics, a journey of transformation
After the Tunisian Revolution in 2011, new and different politicians like myself had to innovate to create a new social contract, build trust and solid structures to strengthen our nascent democracy. Not an easy task and so much learning, especially now that there is a huge threat to the process.At the time, I endeavored to find adequate trainings, sufficient funds, and supportive networks that would help sustain my work and intensify my impact. Yet, to have come this far, people
Democracy Round Table with President Obama
I am extremely grateful to be a part of the exclusive group of Obama Leaders who participated in a round table discussion with President Barack Obama, moderated by Ben Rhodes in Berlin. I feel humbled yet incredibly invigorated to carry forward our shared mission of preserving universal values and enhancing democratic institutions across Europe and around the world. President Obama and the Obama Foundation “are committed to supporting the next generation of leaders who will fight extremism, advocate for human rights,
2023, a diplomatic winter?
A year marked by the return of warfare on European soil has cast doubt on the ability ofworld leaders to prevent global instability and growing inequalities.In the presence of blatant violations of international laws, it is all too easy to call attention tothe fiasco of peacemaking institutions. Yet the shortcomings of diplomacy demand a radicalsystem change, bringing forth reforms that align the various vested interests.However, this configuration does not seem to be shared by today’s world
10 years ago, we started our Revolution…
December 17, 2010, is when democracy in Tunisia and in North Africa began. Far from a celebration, I see this day as a commemoration for people who lost their lives to free us Tunisians here and abroad. Ten years later, the struggle for jobs, freedom, and dignity for all is ongoing. Many Tunisians have the feeling that the revolution failed them. But I don’t. I just realize how hard it is to deconstruct decades of authoritarianism
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About me
Hey, welcome! My name is Omezzine Khelifa and this is my official website 🙂 Here you will find my latest and oldest news in English, French and Arabic, the three languages of my most fluent expression. I hope you will enjoy what you find 😀 I have been initially trained as a Telecommunications engineer but life has awakened the activist in me - remember the Arab Uprisings in 2011?-, then put me in the shoes of a politician during the first years of the Tunisian transition to democracy. Today I am the founder and CEO of “Mobdiun – Creative Youth”, a social impact & civic innovation organization that inspires youth to lead change and help build a peaceful democracy in Tunisia. Mobdiun uses mainly art as an educational tool: theatre, music, dance, and painting.
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