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SUMMARY:2026 Youth Symposium: Youth Agency and Activism in an Age of Precarity
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DESCRIPTION:<p><strong>Call for Papers &amp\; Proposals:</strong><strong><br>2026 Youth Symposium: Youth Agency and Activism in an Age of Precarity</strong></p>\n<p><strong><em>The Intersection of Research\, Civil Society\, and Young People</em></strong></p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp\;</strong></p>\n<p>The University of Tokyo Komaba Campus\, Tokyo\, Japan</p>\n<p>September 7-8\, 2026 (Hybrid)</p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp\;</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Organized by</strong><br>East Asia Young Scholars Association (EAYSA)</p>\n<p><strong>Concept Note</strong></p>\n<p>&ldquo\;Why is the world falling apart when it&rsquo\;s my turn to be adult?&rdquo\; As the future grows less assured and more precarious for the younger generation today\, this viral question has been circulating and echoing across the digital landscape worldwide\, especially under the gloom of a global resource crisis\, the rise of populism\, the backsliding of democracy and the rule of law\, and more. While for some young people living in war-stricken or less privileged regions\, the threats are far graver and more imminent than the others\, the majority of youth nonetheless seem to be shadowed by such existential questions. Will the planet cease to be habitable when I grow older? How do I live in a society that does not guarantee my basic rights or denies my autonomy? How do I still change the world for the better when my voice is so small and not represented in decisions that directly influence my future?&nbsp\;&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>Despite the youth&rsquo\;s wish to fight for their future\, frustration arises when their voices are not reaching the older\, decision-making generation. Many youth find that adult-dominated activist venues are too dismissive of their concerns and agency\, according to some research (O&rsquo\;Donoghue &amp\; Strobel\, 2007). Such sentiments are also reflected in spaces specifically set up for youth\, for example\, youth advisory councils\, since adult-directed political socialisation is dissonant with youth&rsquo\;s own self-perception (Taft &amp\; Gordon\, 2013). This phenomenon has prompted some young people to start their own youth-centred organisations (Gordon &amp\; Taft\, 2010). The characteristics of these spaces include inventive direct actions\, flat hierarchies\, and benefits from well-connected online networks (Juris &amp\; Pleyers\, 2009).&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>Moreover\, we can observe a rise in young people pushing the boundaries of traditional elements of international human rights law by taking their actions to court. Against the image of being incompetent political actors\, litigation brought by young people to the Internation al Court of Justice or the European Court of Human Rights has upended the usual legal procedures in these platforms. These novel cases include\, for example\, multiple young students suing several respondent states\, none of which they are residents of\, on the grounds of anticipated and aggravated harm caused by these states to the climate (Daly\, 2022). Indeed\, there is no guarantee that these new developments will rewrite the language of human rights law. However\, a certain impact can already be observed through cases such as Sacchi v. Argentina\, where for the first time a state could be deemed violating children's rights under international law on the basis of insufficient reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (Sacchi and Others V. Argentina\, 2026).</p>\n<p>Scholars argue that such momentum is actually built on a growing &ldquo\;autonomous identity&rdquo\; that is shared by the youth through globalisation and networked communication systems (Eide &amp\; Kunelius\, 2021). Essentially\, the youth movement operates on a network of &ldquo\;shared stories and collective concerns" that empower their voices and create resonance (Starr\, 2021). Therefore\, in the Youth Symposium 2026\, our goal is to cultivate a space where such stories and concerns can be shared among young scholars\, civil society actors or individuals with similar visions. The Youth Symposium 2026 seeks not only to examine the conditions shaping youth today\, but to collectively imagine and insist upon the futures they deserve\, and the future we all share.&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>References:</p>\n<ol>\n<li>Daly\, A. (2022). Climate Competence: youth climate activism and its impact on international human rights law. <em>Human Rights Law Review</em>\, <em>22</em>(2). https://doi.org/10.1093/hrlr/ngac011</li>\n<li>Eide\, E.\, &amp\; Kunelius\, R. (2021). Voices of a generation the communicative power of youth activism. <em>Climatic Change</em>\, <em>169</em>(1&ndash\;2)\, 6. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10584-021-03211-z</li>\n<li>Gordon\, H. R.\, &amp\; Taft\, J. K. (2010). Rethinking youth political socialization. <em>Youth &amp\; Society</em>\, <em>43</em>(4)\, 1499&ndash\;1527. https://doi.org/10.1177/0044118x10386087</li>\n<li>Juris\, J. S.\, &amp\; Pleyers\, G. H. (2009). Alter-activism: emerging cultures of participation among young global justice activists. <em>Journal of Youth Studies</em>\, <em>12</em>(1)\, 57&ndash\;75. https://doi.org/10.1080/13676260802345765</li>\n<li>O&rsquo\;Donoghue\, J. L.\, &amp\; Strobel\, K. R. (2007). Directivity and freedom. <em>American Behavioral Scientist</em>\, <em>51</em>(3)\, 465&ndash\;485. https://doi.org/10.1177/0002764207306071</li>\n<li>Sacchi and Others v. Argentina. (2026). <em>International Law Reports</em>\, <em>211</em>\, 373&ndash\;399. https://doi.org/10.1017/ilr.2025.14</li>\n<li>Starr\, P. (2021). The relational public. <em>Sociological Theory</em>\, <em>39</em>(2)\, 57&ndash\;80. https://doi.org/10.1177/07352751211004660</li>\n<li>Taft\, J. K.\, &amp\; Gordon\, H. R. (2013). Youth activists\, youth councils\, and constrained democracy. <em>Education Citizenship and Social Justice</em>\, <em>8</em>(1)\, 87&ndash\;100. https://doi.org/10.1177/1746197913475765</li>\n</ol>\n<p><strong>&nbsp\;</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Themes</strong></p>\n<p>We welcome submissions on a wide range of <strong>topics related to youth issues\,</strong> including citizenship\, governance\, technology\, identity\, and social change. Interdisciplinary and comparative perspectives are especially encouraged. We also welcome submissions addressing other contemporary challenges and issues affecting youth beyond the themes listed above. Young scholars and early-career researchers are particularly encouraged to participate and submit their work.</p>\n<p><strong>1. Youth\, Citizenship\, and Participation</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Youth political participation and activism</li>\n<li>Citizenship\, identity\, and political culture</li>\n<li>Civic engagement and citizenship education</li>\n<li>Youth and populism</li>\n<li>Children&rsquo\;s Rights</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>2. Democracy\, Authoritarianism\, and Resistance</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Democratization and democratic backsliding</li>\n<li>Authoritarianism and governance</li>\n<li>Social movements and protests</li>\n<li>Cross-border solidarity and resistance</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>3. Diaspora\, Migration\, and Transnational Politics</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Diaspora politics and mobilization</li>\n<li>Transnational repression</li>\n<li>Immigration\, identity\, and belonging</li>\n<li>Cross-border political networks</li>\n<li>Youth and Human Rights</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>4. Juvenile Jurisdiction\, AI\, and Technology</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>AI ethics and juvenile justice</li>\n<li>AI-induced crimes and juvenile jurisdiction</li>\n<li>Digital literacy and youth</li>\n<li>Technology\, surveillance\, and society</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>5. Youth Identity\, Culture\, and Society</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ethnic relations and identity politics</li>\n<li>Religious revival and everyday life</li>\n<li>Global histories and cultural change</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>6. Youth's Role in Governance and Global Change</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>International relations and global governance</li>\n<li>State-society relations</li>\n<li>Governance\, legitimacy\, and citizenship</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>7. Special Topics</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Philosophical Perspectives on Youth and Society</li>\n<li>&ldquo\;Youth Are Political Agents! Except They Are &lsquo\;Too Young&rsquo\;.&rdquo\; Age\, Behaviour\, and the Psychological Development of Youth</li>\n<li>Civically Engaged Research</li>\n</ul>\n<p>The Symposium is open to three types of submissions: Individual Submissions (Abstract)\, Individual Submissions (Essay)\, and Panel Proposal.</p>\n<p><strong>Key Event Details</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Symposium will be held mainly in-person. Limited online presenters will be accepted.</li>\n<li>The Symposium opens to public submission. Submissions will be reviewed. Authors of accepted submissions will have the opportunity to present their works at the Symposium. Submission Guidelines and other submission details are available online. Please also note that depending on the panel/category that you are submitting to\, the guidelines could be different.</li>\n<li>We welcome both individual submissions and panel proposals. For individual submissions\, they must select either research or civil society track when submitting their works.</li>\n<li>We welcome submissions from all over the world. Priorities will be given to scholars (including graduate students\, doctoral students\, and early career researchers/professors) whose works demonstrate high academic rigor and originality\, and civil society actors who share works that have significant impact on youth and society.</li>\n<li>While some submission categories may allow submissions in languages other than English\, all presentations must be conducted in English.</li>\n<li>We particularly welcome presentations based on research intended for publication in international journals.</li>\n<li>No registration fee is required to participate in the Symposium.</li>\n<li>No financial aid or VISA support will be provided to both presenters and audiences. All participants should manage their own travel.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Submission Deadline:</strong></p>\n<p>30 June 2026</p>\n<p><strong>Registration Fees:</strong></p>\n<p>Covered by the organizer (Free).</p>\n<p><strong>For More Information</strong></p>\n<p>Symposium Homepage (<a href="https://eaysa.org/2026-youth-symposium-concept-note/">https://eaysa.org/2026-youth-symposium-concept-note/</a>)</p>\n<p>Submission Guidelines (<a href="https://eaysa.org/youth-symposium-2026-submission-guidelines/">https://eaysa.org/youth-symposium-2026-submission-guidelines/</a>)</p>\n<p>FAQ (<a href="https://eaysa.org/youth-symposium-2026-frequently-asked-questions/">https://eaysa.org/youth-symposium-2026-frequently-asked-questions/</a>)</p>\n<p><strong>Contact Details</strong><br>If you have any questions about the Symposium\, please stay with us on this website or contact us through <a href="mailto:youthsym.ircy.info@gmail.com">youthsym.ircy.info@gmail.com</a>.</p>\n<p>Co-PI: Helix Lo\, The University of Tokyo\, Japan</p>
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DESCRIPTION:<p>The Symposium invites scholars\, researchers\, students\, practitioners\, and young professionals to explore the diverse roles of youth in contemporary society\, politics\, law\, technology\, culture\, and global governance. Through interdisciplinary dialogue\, the Symposium aims to create a space for critical reflection on youth as citizens\, political agents\, legal subjects\, cultural actors\, and contributors to social transformation.</p>\n\n<p>We welcome submissions from a wide range of disciplinary and methodological perspectives.</p>\n\n<p>Themes of the Symposium</p>\n<p>Themes of the Symposium include\, but are not limited to:</p>\n\n<p>Youth\, Citizenship\, and Participation</p>\n<p>Democracy\, Authoritarianism\, and Resistance</p>\n<p>Diaspora\, Migration\, and Transnational Politics</p>\n<p>Juvenile Jurisdiction\, AI\, and Technology</p>\n<p>Youth Identity\, Culture\, and Society</p>\n<p>Youth&rsquo\;s Role in Governance and Global Change</p>\n<p>Special Topics</p>\n<p>Philosophical Perspectives on Youth and Society</p>\n<p>&ldquo\;Youth Are Political Agents! Except They Are &lsquo\;Too Young&rsquo\;.&rdquo\; Age\, Behaviour\, and the Psychological Development of Youth</p>\n<p>Civically Engaged Research</p>\n<p>We welcome three types of submissions:</p>\n\n<p>Individual Submissions: Abstract</p>\n<p>Individual Submissions: Essay</p>\n<p>Panel Proposal</p>\n<p>For More Information</p>\n<p>Please refer to the following pages for further details:</p>\n\n<p>Concept Note: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JKRF4Iy9QexGcv__mE7zIZFk8grFvD4D/view?usp=drive_link</p>\n<p>Symposium Homepage: https://eaysa.org/2026-youth-symposium-concept-note/</p>\n<p>Submission Guidelines: https://eaysa.org/youth-symposium-2026-submission-guidelines/</p>\n<p>FAQ: https://eaysa.org/youth-symposium-2026-frequently-asked-questions/</p>\n<p>Contact Details</p>\n<p>If you have any questions about the Symposium\, please stay tuned to this website for updates or contact us at:</p>\n\n<p>youthsym.ircy.info@gmail.com</p>\n\n<p>We look forward to receiving your submissions and to welcoming diverse contributions to the 2026 Youth Symposium.</p>
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