Thought leadership

Lula’s corruption conviction upheld - meet the rising stars of Brazilian politics

OYW Ambassador Renan Ferreirinha Carneiro can barely contain his excitement over what 2018 holds in store for Brazil.

These are our biggest risks and what we're doing about them

What does the future look like to you? OYW Ambassadors respond.

A view to the future: 5 Ambassador stories from #WEFLIVE

Ambassadors reflect on how global shifts, environmental changes and technology are shaping the future of their country. 

10 must-read OYW stories from #WEFLIVE

Read how these OYW Ambassadors are making striking progress in their fields working toward a shared future. 

Plastic waste: How you can make a difference

Learn how these OYW Ambassadors are using waste products for the benefit of society and the environment.

Iran protests: Why they are an outrage at neoliberalism

An OYW Ambassador in Iran writes anonymously on what the root causes of the protests really are. 

Dawn of a new-era or poisoned chalice?

Kasgisho Masae assesses whether Cyril Ramaphosa's election marks a turning point in South Africa's history.

Why it’s a big deal same-sex marriage has been backed in Latin America

Inter-American Court of Human Rights opens a new era for American countries in the granting of LGTBQ Rights.

The Unmentionables: Intimate health products in conflict zones

Discover how The Unmentionables are providing intimate health products and education to refugees and displaced persons. 

Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh asks whether apartheid was really defeated

Published in The Economist: A young South African laments his country's grotesque—and growing—inequality.