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Why peace engineering should start in the classroom

15/08/2018

How engineers can help build a better world

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As 1 of 800,000 'Dreamers', OYW Ambassador subject of documentary on DACA

9/08/2018

'Dream With Me' focuses on Saba Nafees' fight for recognition in the country she calls home. 

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The Inhumanity of Europe’s Refugee Policy

7/08/2018

Luca Bucken & Costas Georgiades: Many promising policies with the potential to create a safe and humane asylum process have been proposed. Yet the EU continues to allow asylum-seekers to languish in unconscionable conditions, betraying its values for the sake of deterrence.

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We hosted our first Social Impact Hack with Facebook: here’s what happened

2/08/2018

With the brilliant support of Facebook, the event was one of the most successful Ambassador events in OYW's history.

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Upcycling, water security & indigenous rights: initiatives you need to know about this month

2/08/2018

Find out more about the top One Young World Ambassador projects this month

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21 young people sue the US government for lack of action on climate change

2/08/2018

This October, 21 young Americans will move forward with their lawsuit against the United States federal government.

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Democrat vs Republican: meet 2 young congressional candidates running for office

31/07/2018

OYW Ambassadors Billy Kovacs of Arizona (D) and Jason Emert of Tennessee (R) have campaigns in full swing. 

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#SOSNICARAGUA: When Church bells signal an impending massacre

31/07/2018

This article discusses how the past 3 months have constituted organized and systematic violence by government forces against citizens in Nicaragua and details steps the International community can take to help end the bloodshed.

 

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Peace at last: Eritrea and Ethiopia end 20 Years of standoff

27/07/2018

OYW Ambassador Meron Semedar shares his views on the latest peace deal between Eritrea and Ethiopia.

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OYW Ambassadors react to Israel’s contentious nation-state law

25/07/2018

One Young World Ambassadors have reacted with dismay to Israel’s highly-controversial new nation state law, which has been widely condemned for promoting segregated communities.

 

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The 2 greatest secrets to success & leadership according to Kenny Imafidon

20/07/2018

Kenny was once on trial for murder. Having experienced poverty and racism throughout his life, learn from the now successful entrepreneur who advises companies globally. 

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The former Team USA athlete who is shaping disability policy in the US capital

10/07/2018

On top of her day job, Kristin Duquette is helping build a transport system that sets new standards in access for people with disabilities

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