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.
written by Aleksandra Bogdanovska, North Macedonia
A person dealing with mental disorder has historically been looked down on, shamed or excluded from normal everyday activities. Although, some mental illnesses or disorders can make a person sometimes violent or unpredictable, this is often vastly exaggerated by the media…
written by Oleksandr Rachynskyi, Estonia
Self-expression through video content has become one of the main platforms for young people. If they are bloggers or streamers they just record themselves talking and millions of opinions can be heard if only you wish to listen. This also affected young people who want to express themselves artistically.
INFO, KOMS
The second regional strategic meeting of the youth umbrella associations of the Western Balkans was held in Belgrade from November 5th to 7th.
written by Džejlana Aganović, Bosnia and Herzegovina
In Bosnia and Herzegovina, and across much of the Western Balkans, young people often feel stuck between ambition and stagnation. While EU policies promote youth empowerment, democracy and inclusion, the reality on the ground often feels not as such.
written by Ana Đurić, Serbia
Many of the young people you meet on the streets of Belgrade consider going abroad as either a temporary or permanent solution for their problems. How many of them actually go, where to and why…
written by Bogdan Joković, Serbia
Pandemic of Covid-19 obviously changed the world and marked the year of 2020. In Serbia corona virus “arrived” in March, and on the 15th we had a state of emergency. It doesn’t seem any different after almost a year…
written by Daniela Fonseca, Colombia
The lack of formal job opportunities afflicts a large part of the population of Colombia, especially young people who are starting their working life…
written by Marina Medhat, Egypt
The media plays a very big role in the modern world that we are living in. Everything became so fast since the innovation of the Internet and mobile phones. But what about the effect of the social media and comparing the modern world that everyone is connected to the world and the past when we didn’t have Internet or mobile phones? Would our lives be better or worse if we didn’t have all these kinds of media technology?
written by Ines Gjata, Albania
Albania is losing people fast, and EU membership could initially make it even easier for young people to leave. But could European integration ultimately turn brain drain into brain circulation and give young Albanians compelling reasons to come back?
written by Alex Groza, Romania
Can you spot fake news before it fools you? Discover the essential media literacy and fact-checking skills every young person needs to navigate today’s digital world.
written by Stjepan Benkus, Croatia
Digital activism has become a significant avenue for youth engagement in social movements, facilitated by innovative technologies and social media platforms. In an era where connectivity is instantaneous and information flows rapidly, young people have found new ways to participate in activism that are both accessible and impactful, transcending the boundaries of traditional protest methods.