Thought leadership

Silence and repression in Burundi

No matter how powerful a regime becomes, it can never totally silence the voice of a people.

Time for a global debate on the death penalty

Does the death penalty have a place in the 21st century?

Why I’m not involving politicians in my political campaign

Engaging young people in democracy by taking the yawn factor out of British politics

Fighting malaria in Djibouti

Spotting trends to provide care for people in need

Migrant Tragedy in the Mediterranean: Another Wake Up Call for the EU

1,700 people are believed to have died during the perilous Mediterranean crossing so far in 2015.

The Other You: 365 Days of Sharing

Bringing toys, school supplies and happiness to at risk children in 42 countries.  

Xenophobia and Afrophobia in South Africa

How the rainbow nation descended into race riots.

Overcoming prejudice and racism in South Africa

In a climate of xenophobic attacks, young people are finding ways to build peace in South Africa.

I scream in Bangla!

Bangladesh needs youth participation to break its violent political deadlock.

Education is in dire need of novelty

One Young World Ambassador Joel Nicholson explains how alternative education is the way to unlock young people's full potential.