In cooperation with Nahr Al Sadaqat Association, Al Quds Center for Political Studies organized a dialogue session in Al Wehdat Camp titled 'Youth and Elections: Where Are We Heading?' The session gathered 100 young activists from Al Wehdat Camp and the surrounding areas in the second constituency. It aimed to raise awareness about the electoral process and encourage citizens to vote in the upcoming parliamentary elections, selecting candidates who meet their expectations and align with their views on Jordan's future. The session also called on the youth to combat dark money in elections, which is considered a crime by law.

The session took the form of a question-and-answer format. Participants inquired about the history of political party activism in Jordan, the mechanisms and tools for evaluating the platforms of candidates and political parties, and the best way to choose a political party to join. They also asked about the electoral process, the opportunities for youth to enter parliament, and the role of women in the legislative process and political party activism, as well as the impact this can have.

Mr. Oraib Al Rantawi, Director-General of Al Quds Center, addressed the questions and encouraged youth to pay attention to political party lists in local constituencies, not just the general one. He clarified that political parties will also present candidates in local constituencies. Al Rantawi highlighted the importance of political and partisan activism, describing it as the highest form of public engagement. He advised participants to organize their priorities and use them to guide their choice of political parties or candidates in the elections.

Regarding youth participation and their chances of being represented in parliament, Al Rantawi explained the opportunities provided by the new laws. These include lowering the age of candidacy to 25, requiring that 20% of political party members be from the youth category, and mandating the inclusion of a young candidate among the top five names on the general constituency list. He added that these opportunities are available to youth, and it is up to them to seize them, build their capacities, and enhance their skills to achieve their goal of representation in parliament.

The youth of Nahr Al Sadaqat Association facilitated the dialogue. Ahmad Safi, the president of Nahr Al Sadaqat, emphasized that such sessions are crucial for building the capacities of youth and familiarizing them with the new political parties' and elections' laws, especially as the parliamentary elections approach. He also stressed the importance of connecting research centers with local communities and their role in raising societal awareness.

In this context, participants requested the organization of a similar interactive session after the elections to evaluate their participation experience. They suggested reviewing both the strengths and weaknesses of this experience, assessing the election results, and discussing effective ways to communicate with deputies, especially within their electoral constituencies.