Thought leadership

From Micronesia to Morocco: Navigating to COP22

As Yolanda makes her way to Marrakesh for COP22, she urges leaders to make action-based, bold and revolutionary decisions.

Not even a ‘refugee’: a climate change product

As displacement due to climate change steadily increases, Zara Pardiwalla examines the plight of climate refugees. 

The world is watching: we need inclusive conversations

How does Colombia move forward after the plebiscite? Felipe González Andersen sheds light on the road to peace. 

The importance of representing refugees at international events like One Young World

With 65 million refugees around the world, seeing the Refugee Nation represented at global events is a feat to be acknowledged. 

These Millennials are taking action for Colombia

Despite the result of the referendum held on October 2, Jonathan Lopez Naranjo discusses how Colombian citizens have been engaging in peaceful marches in support of re... read more

One Young World - the Odyssey

Young people are often frustrated by the political landscape in their respective countries After attending the 2016 Summit in Ottawa, Jordan Stephanou reflects on his experience... read more

Boy was I wrong about One Young World

After realising One Young World is no typical 'youth Summit', Abdou Sarr reflects on what he considers a life-changing experience.

Nigerians, let's have a tax pep talk

As the Nigerian economy has dipped into a recession, Mary-Jean Nleya talks about the country's predicament and the need for tax reform.

Post-Conflict Misery: 25 Years of Internal Displacement in Georgia

Vertigo of displacement. Temporary shelters turned permanent. Constant fear, social, economic, political insecurity. Endless despair. Tamar Lobjanidze writes about the... read more

One Young World has done it again: I am re-energised, inspired & empowered

After attending her second One Young World Summit, Coordinating Ambassador Florence Masetla maps her journey from Bangkok to Ottawa.