“We use cameras of their own making, we download pictures on computers we imported from them, we open the internet whose network they invented for us, we enter the Facebook that they chained us to, and we wear clothes with their brands written on them…”
INFO, National Youth Council of Serbia (KOMS)
Ahead of the International Youth Day, marked on August 12, on August 5, in Belgrade representatives of six youth umbrella organizations from the economies of the Western Balkans signed a Memorandum of Partnership and Understanding.
INFO, KOMS
The first meeting of the Permanent Expert Team for EU Youth Dialogue, a permanent expert body of the Youth Council of the Government of the Republic of Serbia was held on June 21, 2021.
written by Lenka Nedeljkov Srbinoski, Romina Begaj, Serbia
Social media’s impact on mental health among Serbian youth is concerning. Platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat dominate their daily lives, and often promote some unattainable beauty standards and fostering feelings of inadequacy. These platforms serve as spaces where young people compare themselves incessantly to influencers and peers, which can cause anxiety and depression by its users.
written by Milica Damjanović , Montenegro
With globalization, its key principles, and the expansion of opportunities for connection, exchange of ideas, and cooperation in all its aspects, serious global problems are also developing. One of the biggest is the prevalence of hate speech, where the growth trend is increasing. The existence and expansion of social networks where this problem is most prevalent gives this phenomenon a greater opportunity for development.
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.
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.
written by Nikola Marić, Serbia
Every eighth first grade high school student in Serbia tried marijuana. The research shows the critical period for first encounter with psychoactive substances is at age 14 and 15 for most students…
written by Marija Marinković, Serbia
Financial freedom is a dream for many people, and to achieve it, we must be financially literate. However, in Serbia, as in many other countries, formal education does not provide enough financial education and young people often are not sufficiently prepared for independent living after schooling.
written by Nouran El Beltagy, Egypt
In Egypt, mental health challenges among the youth are prevalent, with statistics revealing a substantial need for attention and reform. According to a survey conducted by the Egyptian Ministry of Health, nearly 25% of young people aged 18 to 29 reported experiencing symptoms of anxiety or depression.
INFO, European Youth Portal
2022 will be the European Year of Youth! What do you want the EU to do for you? What should the year change in your life?
written by Tarek Soliman - Better World Foundation, Egypt
Egypt has a young and growing population, with 63.4% of its population under the age of 30. This demographic shift has created significant challenges, including high unemployment rates and limited opportunities for economic mobility.