In this episode of JBC Dialogues, we sit down with Vasil Samardzhiev to talk about how the role of young people and youth voices in democratic processes.
Vasil is the 2024 Australian Youth Delegate to the United Nations and in this capacity, represented the views and perspectives of young Australians at the Third Committee of the UN General Assembly which is focused on Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Issues. Vasil was the president of UN Youth South Australia in 2023 and is currently the Chief Youth Representation Officer with UN Youth Australia.
The Jeff Bleich Centre for Democracy and Disruptive Technologies is a research centre at Flinders University. JBC Dialogues is hosted by Dr Joel Lisk. Find out more about the Jeff Bleich Centre at www.flinders.edu.au/jbc.
JBC Dialogues is recorded on Kaurna Land, and we acknowledge Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and to Elders past and present.
Music is Night Owl by Broke for Free licensed under Creative Commons.