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September 25, 2026
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Youth confident to speak up but struggle to turn voices into policy action, survey finds

Youth confident to speak up but struggle to turn voices into policy action, survey finds

Nearly nine in 10 young Africans say they are confident speaking up about issues they care about, yet only about half have taken part in an advocacy activity...

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A new survey reveals that while a significant majority of young Africans are confident speaking up about issues, they struggle to translate this willingness into tangible policy action.

  • 89% of young people surveyed felt confident speaking up, but only 53% had participated in an advocacy activity.
  • The study was conducted by The ONE Campaign across six African countries, including Kenya.
  • Challenges identified include a limited understanding of practical advocacy methods, with many unaware that writing to decision-makers or sharing data are forms of advocacy.

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