Thought leadership

Ambassador creates awareness for mental health through literature

This October, Little Voice, a Canadian social enterprise, is launching its newest children’s book to support the conversation around mental illness.

Top things to do in Colombia

Planning on staying a few days after the Summit? Colombian delegates share their top tips on where to visit.

How to make the most of the One Young World Summit

Five of our Coordinating Ambassadors share their top tips on how to make the most of the One Young World Summit.

When democracy is treated as a hoax

Guatemala is undergoing a democratic crisis- Ambassador Bibi La Luz Gonzalez shares her view from the ground. 

A Bahamian view on Hurricane Irma: How you can help

Ashleigh Rolle of The Bahamas shares her outlook in the aftermath of the devastating storms. 

In the quest for social and economic development no one is left behind

Interview with women's rights activist and Executive Director of Oxfam International, Winnie Byanyima, exploring the 2030 Agenda.

I’m a ‘dreamer.’ One day, I hope my country calls me an American.

I want a chance to pay my country back for everything it gave me.

Meet the young entrepreneur rivalling giant tech companies

Ottawa-based start-up launches phone and movement that challenges large phone makers. 

Devastating floods wreak havoc across the world

From Sierra Leone to India, from the U.S. to Bangladesh, One Young World Ambassadors have seen their homes and communities threatened by rising waters.

Three lessons I’ve learned from building peace as a young person

One Young World Ambassador Liridona Osmanaj explores how young people can successfully get involved in peacebuilding.