Introduction: AWRAD recently completed an “Opinion Poll of Palestinian Youth.” In the course of this survey, AWRAD surveyed 1,200 Palestinian youth (18-30 years old) in the West Bank and Gaza, similar to a survey completed in January 2012. The results provide illustrative data on the attitudes, perceptions, and beliefs of Palestinian youth. This current press release is one in a series highlighting findings on the following issues: the peace process, political and social activism, the Arab Spring and its implications on Palestine, evaluation of leaders and political groups, and policy priorities. The focus of this specific release is primarily youth attitudes on their role in the community, as well as participation in social and political activism. The most significant results are listed below: I. Youth and Policy: The results of AWRAD’s most recent poll illustrate that youth remain positive about their role in the community. 56 percent of youth believe they have the opportunity to express their views, stable from January 2012. In addition, 23 percent believe that the concerns of young people are largely integrated in public policies and decisions, and 37 percent believe that they are integrated. An overwhelming 87 percent of youth in the West Bank and Gaza express some level of confidence in the abilities of young people to lead Palestine in the future. In contrast to the overall positive outlook, only 34 percent of youth believe they could personally have an impact on public life, a 4 point decrease from January 2012.
II. Work and Volunteerism: Similar to AWRAD’s January 2012 youth survey, Palestinian youth are most active in the fields of social/community work (46 percent) and voluntary work (43 percent). Participation in political parties (19 percent) was the least popular civic activity. A plurality (48 percent) of youth state that they do not volunteer for public service at all, while 20 percent say they have done so during the last month. Internet activism remains low with only 35 percent stating they have ever participated in electronic lobbying for the improvement of a public service.
III. Public Activism: Palestinian youth are divided on participation in public activism. 48 percent state that they have participated in a protest or demonstration, while 52 percent state the opposite. 75 percent of youth say they would participate in demonstrations against the occupation, while only 25 percent would demonstrate against a political faction. However, when asked about participation in a future Intifada, 60 percent of Palestinian youth say they would be very active or somewhat active.
IV. Current Events: In general, Palestinian youth are somewhat aware of recent popular protest activities in the territories. 41 percent were familiar with the Bab al-Shams protest camp, which was constructed in January 2013, and a further 42 percent were aware of recent protests against the Prawer Plan in the Negev, implemented by Israel in the past few months and affecting the Bedouin.
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