OSCE Mission to Skopje promotes democratic values in youth party branches ahead of elections

Raising awareness among the youth branches of political parties on the importance of democratic values in an election process was the aim of a conference organized by the OSCE Mission to Skopje and the MOST non-governmental organization on 14 to 16 March 2014.

More than 55 representatives of 19 youth branches from different political parties came together to discuss their role within their organizations during election time, as well as lessons learned from political practice.

“Through direct and sincere discussion, the youth branches successfully challenge a trend towards polarization of the political landscape in the country,” said the Head of the OSCE Mission to Skopje, Ambassador Ralf Breth.

Ahead of the campaigns for the presidential and parliamentary elections, which are scheduled for 13 and 27 April, the conference sent a positive message with clear proposals to encourage dialogue between young activists of different political orientations and ethnic backgrounds.

MOST is a non-governmental organization promoting democratic culture and the main domestic organization observing the elections.