The Transformative Role of Non-Formal Education in North Macedonia: Empowering Youth Beyond Classroom Walls

written by CID, North Macedonia

In North Macedonia, the pursuit of education transcends the traditional boundaries of classroom learning. Amidst the structured academic framework, non-formal education emerges as a dynamic and impactful force, offering unique opportunities for personal development, skill enhancement, and societal enrichment.





Children‘s Rights in Tunisia

written by Malek Talbi, Tunisia

According to the Article 47 of the Tunisian constitution, “the state must provide all forms of protection to children without discrimination, in accordance with their best interest”. The gap between legal texts and their implementation, however, is exacerbated by the lack of an independent mechanism for monitoring children’s rights.



How young people are ditching the office for a life of travel

written by Anja Matić, Croatia

Work has always been a central part of human life. On the one hand, it provides economic security, and on the other, it can offer a sense of purpose and meaning—or at least it should. For some, work is a fulfilling and meaningful daily, weekly and overall human experience. But for the rest, work has become a source of alienation, anxiety, emotional exhaustion, and boredom.



Why Do Young People Stay Silent While They Suffer?

written by Darja Ratković, Serbia

In recent years, there has been more talk about mental health, but still not enough. Depression, anxiety, pressure, feelings of loneliness, and not being good enough have become everyday realities for many young people, both globally and in Serbia. At first glance, everything seems fine. Young people are walking around, socializing, and laughing. But sometimes, behind a smile, there is something no one can see.



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.



Exploitation of intimate content as Digital Violence: A look into the global and Balkan Legislation and Ethics

written by Marija Đakonović, Montenegro

Revenge pornography is a form of cyber violence where explicit images or videos are shared or misused without the consent of the person depicted. While revenge pornography can impact individuals of all ages, young women and girls are the most frequent victims. Particularly alarming is the prevalence of this issue among minors, who may not fully understand the long-term repercussions of sharing intimate images.



Economic Financial Crisis sheds Darkness on Lebanon

written by Hamdouche Meriem, Algeria

The so-called Switzerland of the Middle East is having a deep crisis by all accounts, which made the economy collapse and led it to a debt default. The situation has escalated since the financial crisis of 2019, for the consequences were serious, namely; the collapse of the Lebanese currency



Budgets for the exercise of a higher value and the potentiality of acting with each other

written by Christian Nicolas Roig González, Paraguay

The lost navigator on the island where he was shipwrecked, as long as his only company is the projection of his own shadow, has no power, he only acquires power when the other participates in his adventures. On the surface, it is possible to conclude that when others enter the scene, the possibility of exercising power is born, however there are more nuances that must be taken into account…



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%.



Do young Serbs travel enough and why does it matter?

written by Tamara Balaš, Serbia

Even though it seems that travel is easy and accessible to everyone, the situation in Serbia is somewhat different and more complex than it is for other countries in the world. Serbia is well-known as a country with a rich culture and history and has become more connected with other European countries in the past few years but several factors like economic difficulties, cultural dynamics, geopolitics, and general politics affect the amount of travel for young Serbs.