The City That Doubled Down on Listening to Its Youth

AI justification

Institutionalized youth civic engagement with measurable societal benefits. | Masaka City’s youth desk is a concrete, institutionalized effort to amplify youth voices in governance, directly supporting SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities), and SDG 16 (Peace & Justice). It aligns with UDHR Article 21 (right to participate in government) and CRC Article 12 (right to be heard), with no identified ethical violations. The initiative’s scalability and inclusivity could further en