By Onyia John, Jobs Action Group Member from Nigeria, Creative Designer & Founder, Orange Concept In Nigeria, workplaces with harassment and violence are as commonplace as seeing the sky every day. As a young worker, you feel powerless to address abuse when it...
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Why we need Innovation to Achieve Gender Justice
By Anita Dywaba and Kelechi Achinonu The past few weeks at the United Nations Foundation have been incredible! We just launched the Engine Room: an open space where young changemakers from around the world can collaborate online, design solutions, and make a real...
Meet Jevanic Henry – UN Secretary General’s Youth Adviser on Climate Change
“Climate change is the fight of our lives – and young people have been on the frontlines leading the charge for climate justice. The unrelenting conviction of young people is central to keeping climate goals within reach, kicking the world’s addiction to fossil fuels,...
No Seat at the Table? Let’s Build Our Own.
By Taylor Hawkins “Today’s young people are forced to confront crises that we did not cause.” Our Future Agenda This is a reality that can either overwhelm you with fear and frustration, or become the fire you need to fuel your action. I am proud to say that for...
Young people light the way with jobs solutions in LDCs
By Armel Azihar Sly-vania and Saru Duckworth Young people in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) have the jobs solutions to reach their marginalized peers – now, decision makers must commit to leave no one behind. Young people are twice as likely to live in poverty as...
Happy International Day of Education!
By Alice Mukashyaka and Thaís Queiroz, Next Generation Fellows for Transforming Education This is a day to celebrate the importance of education in everyone’s life. 2023 marks the fifth International Day of Education under the theme “to invest in people, prioritize...