Thought leadership

Colombian OYW Ambassadors launch campaign to fight corruption

“Ethics is in your hands” calls for people around the world to commit to transparency and fight corruption.

Using sport to help victims of the Colombian conflict

Earlier this year, OYW Ambassador Juan Sanchez launched his initiative aimed at helping vulnerable young people torn apart by decades of conflict. 

Walking Tohoku: A 614km Journey on the Michinoku Shiokaze Trail

Speaking with Tokyo Weekender, OYW Ambassador Robin Lewis tells us about his Explore Tohoku project, making him one of the first to walk the entire length of the trail... read more

My experiment in 50/50 parenting

It is assumed that the happiest moment in a couple’s life is when they find out they are pregnant but, as pregnancy gets underway, gender inequality becomes more evident, writes... read more

Bringing back our beloved Yemen

OYW Ambassador Mohammed Gaber shares his fears and hopes for his family, friends and fellow Yemenis as their country is torn by an escalating conflict.

Is slavery in Libya the direct result of EU and US failed foreign policy?

Meron Semedar writes how the auctioning of slaves we witnessed with CNN’s recent investigation is just the tip of a huge iceberg of human rights violations in Libya.&n... read more

Look back at the top 10 OYW videos of the year

As 2017 wraps up, scroll through some of our best video moments of the year.  

The young refugee bringing ISIS victims together

OYW Ambassador Taffan is working with former enemies, now ISIS victims, to ensure they do not turn to hatred and extremism.

The best OYW moments of 2017

What a year! Look back at some of the best OYW moments of 2017.

What's next for South Africa? 3 takeaways from the ANC National Conference

Africa’s oldest liberation movement has had the most contentious national conference in recent years. What does this mean for young people in South Africa? Nkululeko Tselan... read more