"Democracy is the freedom to elect whoever you want". In this rundown school in Sanaa's centre students are getting to grips with what democracy means. They are soon to be contesting free and fair elections, to decide on whom they will put forward to represent the children of Yemen. While the candidates have a camaraderie uncommon in politics, they are all taking this election process very seriously. Despite having grown up in a country unfamiliar with the democratic system, they all seem to have taken to it like old pros. "Protect the children from abuse and all forms of neglect", Mohammed says as he lists out his campaign promises. And some of the children are taking a longer view. "This is a positive thing that will encourage us to look to our future", Ahmed one of the other candidates says. The vote, here in the school, is tense. The candidates look nervous as the votes are counted out; it is too close to call. On the last ballot it is Bashir who wins, he will now go to the children's parliament to represent his school. He says that he hopes he will represent Yemen well and that his will be the best generation yet.