In Peru, about 68 percent of young people have expressed an interest in politics, and about a third have volunteered, donated and advocated on behalf of initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic.

As a result young people have mobilized to fight corruption and have become known as the “Bicentenary Generation” – those who tend to have a deep mistrust of institutions and actively advocate for a more democratic society.

Yet despite many advocating for change, youth participation in the political space remains low. Less than 8 percent of registered party members are under 30.

Click here to read the full article published by UNDP on 14 September 2022.