Young People and Their Relationship with Nature and Sports: How It Has Changed

written by Lindiana Agolli, Albania

The relationship between young people and nature, as well as their interest in sports, has undergone significant changes over the past decades. Shifts in technology, lifestyle, and health perceptions have all played a role in transforming this relationship, creating both new opportunities and challenges for the younger generation. The Rise of Technology and Decreased Physical… Continue reading Young People and Their Relationship with Nature and Sports: How It Has Changed

Youth Employment Struggles in Honduras: A Call for Action

written by Maria Sanchez, Honduras

According to recent statistics from the World Bank, Honduras has one of the highest youth unemployment rates in Latin America, with over 40% of young people between the ages of 15 and 24 unable to secure stable employment. This staggering figure not only reflects the economic challenges facing the country but also highlights the systemic barriers preventing young Hondurans from entering the workforce.

Deepfake and the Challenges and Hopes for Media Freedom

written by Mehmet Demir, Germany

Utilizing advanced artificial intelligence techniques, deepfake poses a significant threat to media freedom, truth, and democratic society. It allows the creation of realistic yet manipulated video clips. Through generative neural networks it can mask the faces and voices of well-known figures, creating compelling but false recordings.

Reconsidering Education: Understanding Why Estonian Youth Drop Out and Delay Entry into the Labor Market

written by Pavel Smulski, Estonija

Youth, opting out of education and delaying entry into the workforce, face a growing problem. In the European Union, the proportion of unemployed young people aged 15 to 29 was 11.7%, and in Estonia – 10.6%, which is still too high. In the Netherlands, with their highly organized education system, this figure is only 4.2%.

Empowering Voices: Breaking Barriers to Civic Engagement Among Egyptian Youth

written by Marina Medhat, Egypt

In the bustling streets of Egypt, where history echoes through ancient monuments, a new generation is emerging, eager to shape the future of their nation. Yet, the path to active civic engagement for many young Egyptians is strewn with barriers that hinder their participation in the democratic processes that underpin society.

Uniting Communities Through “Born 2 Run” in Kumanovo

written by Arta Abduli, North Macedonia

On the 11th of November, the Center for Intercultural Dialogue (CID) proudly organized the 6th edition of the ‘Born 2 Run Race’ in Kumanovo. This highly anticipated event, featuring both a 3km and a 10km race, marked a celebration of unity, resilience, and community engagement.

Advancing youth participation via “U-Report Serbia” platform

written by Dejan Mihajlović, Serbia

“U-Report” is a digital social reporting platform created by UNICEF globally, and it’s available in a digital platform in Serbia as well, representing the voices of young people.

Issues with Youth Employment in North Macedonia

written by Katerina Kamchevska, Northern Macedonia

Like in many countries in the Western Balkans, youth in North Macedonia faces the same issues related to unemployment. In general, the job market is too limited and restricted to offer opportunities for the youth, starting with the capital, Skopje, and extending to other cities where the population and economy are significantly lower.

Hair Color Stereotypes

written by Amina Vejselovic, Bosnia and Herzegovina

“I am not a person – I am a long list of assumptions.” An Unknown Source Have you ever noticed how people often make snap judgments based on hair color? Hair color generalizations are inescapable in society, forming recognitions and affecting how people are treated both actually and professionally.

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Heal your depths

written by Afraa Maiza, Tunisia

If you tried everything and the disease is still there, if you have tried all kinds of medicine and no results, if you have pain in a specific part of the body and you have not found an explanation for it, if you follow a 100% healthy life, and yet you get sick with a serious diseases, if you do not find a reason for your illness, it may be an internal feeling resulting from traumas in life.

Women’s Empowerment Through Sport: A Moroccan Case Study”

written by Mouad Benouzekri, Youssef Hssikou., Morocco

Sport plays a crucial role in promoting women’s rights, offering women and girls often underestimated opportunities to assert themselves as independent individuals, especially in patriarchal societies. To achieve this, investments in infrastructure and athletes are essential.

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