“Girls in Politics”: Young people get a taste of local politics
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The “Girls in Politics” initiative recently took place in the Tyrolean town of Schwaz. Mayor Victoria Weber invited young women and interested young men to experience the everyday working life of local politics up close. The goal of the project is to inspire the next generation to engage with political processes and to break down prejudices regarding political offices.
Over two days, the participants received an exclusive insight into the duties of a mayor. They accompanied Victoria Weber to her daily appointments, learned about the procedures at the town hall, and were able to observe various decision-making processes. The focus was on direct exchange between the town leader and the young people.
It was particularly important to the organizer that the participants understand how multifaceted work in a municipality is. From the planning of new projects to addressing citizens' concerns, the office of the mayor covers a wide spectrum. The young people also had the opportunity to ask their own questions and contribute their ideas for the future of the town of Schwaz.
Projects like “Girls in Politics” are an important step toward winning over more young people for political participation. Especially at the local level, it is crucial that the younger generation also gets actively involved in order to help shape the development of their home region. With this, the town of Schwaz is setting a positive example for more political education and participation in Austria.
Sources: MeinBezirk.at
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