Applications are open to Kofi Annan NextGen Democracy Prize 2026 for Young Leaders. Launched by the Kofi Annan Foundation (KAF) and the  Democracy and Culture Foundation in 2023,  the Kofi Annan NextGen Democracy Prize is awarded annually to a young leader aged 18 to 30 and presented at the Athens Democracy Forum . The award recognizes exceptional leadership shown by young activists in defending and promoting democracy, and aims to inspire more young people to commit to the advancement of democracy.  (more…)