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News from the Field: Video: Empowering marginalized youth for change in Thailand

In Thailand, UNDEF supports an initiative to cultivate future democratic leaders from marginalized groups so as to enable them to participate in political and social transformation processes.

Implemented by the Asia Foundation, the project engages 2,000 youths from Muslim populations in tsunami-affected regions, the conflict-affected South, the Northeast areas at high risk of human trafficking, and tribal minorities in the North. The project surveys marginalized youth perceptions towards political and civic understanding and engagement; organizes young leadership and civic education activities; and supports initiatives for gender equality, human rights, as well as democratic and non-violent approaches to problem-solving.

This Asia Foundation video provides a snapshot of the project.

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