The first dialogue session for the “Tawasul: Towards Equitable Political Participation for Rural Youth” project in Jerash Governorate

The Intermediaries of Change Center for Sustainable Development (ICC) will hold the first dialogue session under the “Tawasul: Towards Equitable Political Participation for Rural Youth” project on Sunday, 25 October 2026, at 10:30 AM, at the Al-Naseem Local Community Development Center Hall in Jerash Governorate. The session will bring together young men and women, representatives of political parties, relevant stakeholders, and local community actors.

The session aims to provide a participatory dialogue space to discuss the realities of youth political participation in rural communities, identify local priorities, and examine the economic, social, and political challenges facing young people. It will also explore ways to place these priorities on the national agenda, ensuring that youth issues are reflected in political party programmes, public policies, and decision-making processes, while promoting a shift from symbolic participation towards meaningful political engagement based on influence and accountability.

Furthermore, the session seeks to strengthen communication between young people, decision-makers, and political actors, providing participants with an opportunity to share their perspectives and aspirations and develop practical priorities and recommendations rooted in local community needs. It also aims to support the development of sustainable channels for dialogue and participation.

The project is guided by a vision that connects the realities of young people in Jordan with the shared challenges and opportunities facing youth across Mediterranean countries, particularly in relation to civic and political participation, equitable access to opportunities, meaningful representation, and the promotion of dialogue, mutual understanding, and pluralism.

This session is part of a series of local dialogues implemented by the “Tawasul” project in Jerash and Ajloun Governorates. The project aims to formulate youth priorities rooted in rural communities and transform dialogue outcomes into actionable recommendations for follow-up and advocacy, linking local issues with national policy discussions and strengthening the role of Jordanian youth as active participants in the Euro-Mediterranean youth and civic space.

The project is implemented by the Intermediaries of Change Center for Sustainable Development (ICC), in partnership with the Anna Lindh Foundation, and with the support of the European Union, within the framework of promoting intercultural dialogue and strengthening the role of youth and civil society in building more inclusive and participatory communities across the Mediterranean region.