The aim of this session is to highlight the importance of engaging in democratic processes and defending democratic values in a polarized world with rising authoritarian tendencies. Building on the Global Democracy Coalition’s work and in collaboration with Club de Madrid and its WYDE Civic Engagement Network of Young Decision-Makers, composed of approximately  thirty young decision-makers under 36 years of age, this session will bring together two of our young leaders, who are proof that youth political representation can be achieved, with our Member Moussa Mara, former Prime Minister from Mali, who held office at a young age and is aware of the challenges young politicians experience when accessing decision making positions.