Gender Equality
Facing violent oppression, Afghan women fight back with the pen and the Internet
Led by OYW Ambassador Noorjahan Akbar, a group of women writers are determined not to allow the endemic violence in Afghanistan to be passed on to future generations.
The case for female-centric photography from the developing world
As women’s voices are being heard louder in the media, it’s important to ask the question: have we advocated and given a platform to all women?
The unfinished challenge: The right to quality education for girls and women
Education of girls and women is not a privilege, it is a human right. So why educating girls for the future is everyone's job?
Addressing sexual harassment doesn’t just start on social media. It starts at home.
We can’t afford to be complicit - we need to call out those closest to us to bring about change.
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.
OYW Ambassadors and Counsellors saying NO to violence against women
Meet 10 OYW Counsellors and Ambassadors taking action against gender-based violence.
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.
Ambassador brings art project to former ISIS slaves
One Young World Ambassador Hannah Rose Thomas brings art project to Yazidi women who escaped ISIS in Iraq.
Ambassador empowers young girls to prevent violent extremism
Nina Forgwe fights radicalisation of children by terrorist group Boko Haram through peace education and training.
