Youth and Democracy Part 1
According to Freedom House, a research entity that conducts comprehensive assessments of political rights and civil liberties, and other analysis and metrics, democratic backsliding has become a global trend. Amid this environment comes a rash of statistics suggesting that the world’s young people are increasingly disengaged from political life: they’re voting less, rejecting party membership, and […]
Understanding the Root Causes of Youth Conflict
As parents, we observe youngsters navigate the complexities of growing up, and we often wonder: why do so many young people struggle with conflict? The fights, the misunderstandings, and the divisions among them seem to be increasing. Is it just a part of growing up, or are there deeper reasons behind this? A recent example […]
The voices of young people are essential to building a fairer society.
Youth voice is important because it supports young people to have a positive impact and affect change in their communities. It creates a sense of belonging. It can be a really empowering process, giving young people a sense of ownership within their communities and society more broadly. It matters in continuing to build coherent and fair societies. It matters to […]
Education, Formation and Mindset in the Era of the 4th and 5th Industrial Revolution
One of the key aspects of a resilient society is a resilient people: people with the right skills, the right attitude and a flexible mindset. As we enter 2020, the “change of everything” is on our minds. Shaping the Future of the New Economy and Society REQUIRES the shaping of a “new educational system”. The […]