Even though slavery was officially globally abolished by the end of the 19th century, close to 50 million people, many of which are women and children, are effectively experiencing some forms of modern slavery.
written by Lazar Uzelac, Serbia
We remember and retell pranks from school, and in them there is always that “crumb of childhood”, naivety and clumsiness of youth. But, in the case of the professor from Trstenik, it about the intention to completely humiliate this professor, to, in the literal sense, make her fall on the floor and to immediately post video of this heinous act on social networks.
written by Jovana Spasovska, North Macedonia
The recent election of Gordana Siljanovska as the first female President of Macedonia arguably marks a huge step towards the full emancipation of women in Balkan politics. Just a generation ago, such a thing seemed unimaginable, that even the male population would vote for a woman as their leader on popular elections. Therefore, this seems… Continue reading Macedonia’s Female Presidency: full emancipation of women
INFO, CDER
As part of the “Transcontinental MEDIActive Youth: Africa on Board” project coordinated by CDER, a special website dedicated to media literacy and media activism of young people was created: https://mediactiveyouth.org The overall project objective is to build the capacity of youth organizations, youth workers and young people, and to develop new educational online resources in… Continue reading MediActive Youth Project website created
written by Mehmet Demir, Germany
Recently, Musk posed a question to his audience on Twitter about whether the company should find a new CEO. This interaction with users showcases his openness to community opinions and willingness to listen to their voices. In the end, Musk fulfilled his promise and handed over the CEO position to Linda Yaccarino.
written by Patricia Lourdez Diaz, Honduras
For the majority of Hondurans surviving on less than a dollar per day, the famous “American dream” seems like the best option, even though they know going to the States illegally bears risk of losing their lives…
written by Lilia Enamorato, Honduras
The youth situation in Honduras is hard and complicated due to poverty, corruption, no opportunities, and the access to education is considered a privilege…
written by Ghizlane Echorrouque, Morocco
In Morocco, as in most Arab countries, the issue of single mothers is still a taboo.
written by Imane Aknioune, Morroco
Empowering the youth gives back to society by forging a strong generation of young people; a generation that is well equipped with knowledge, skills, and competence to contribute to society, and shape a better future. Empowering young generations makes an impact not only on the lives of young individuals but also on the well being of communities and nations.
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 Marija Đakonović, Montenegro
Psychedelic mushrooms and mental health Magic mushrooms, also known as psilocybin mushrooms, have been used for centuries in various cultural and spiritual contexts. Recently, these fungi have attracted the attention of the scientific community due to their potential therapeutic effects on mental health disorders. Are these mushrooms harmless and are there any risks? Mental health… Continue reading Therapeutic potential and risks of using magic mushrooms
written by Sandra Pereca and Anita Stirane, Latvia
According to the European Union Statistical Bureau “Eurostat” data on youth employment, Latvia has the highest youth unemployment rate in the Baltic countries. What are the possibilities of integration into the labor market for youth in Latvia?