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COVID-19
COVID-19: The effect of lockdown on teenagers’ mental health isn't all bad
This study shows the benefits of social media in enabling young people to stay in touch with friends, family and school, at a time of physical separation.
Youth Perspectives
3 ways young people can heal our divided world
On International Youth Day, adults should remember that young people aren't just the future – they are heavily involved in changing our present for the better too.
Social Innovation
3 defining characteristics of youth-led social innovation
Many areas of youth-led social innovation are under-exploited. Youth-led innovations can go a long way to reversing worrying youth unemployment statistics.
Education and Skills
Reopening schools too early could spread COVID-19 even faster – especially in the developing world
Reopening schools too early in developing countries could undermine the gains made so far in containing the spread of COVID-19, according to a new study.
COVID-19
COVID-19: This is what worries young people the most
An OECD survey asked 15- to 24-year-olds in 48 countries to pick the three aspects of the coronavirus crisis they find the most challenging. This is what they said.
COVID-19
COVID-19: Why investing in youth will future-proof the economy
More than one in six young people are out of work because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Tackling youth unemployment is crucial to countries’ economic recovery.
Youth Perspectives
Reimagining the future of skills: what do young people think?
On World Youth Skills Day, we asked young people their thoughts on redesigning education and skills for the post-COVID era. Here's what they had to say.
Education and Skills
Saving Generation COVID
Lockdowns and social distancing forced schools all over the world to shut their doors, affecting nearly 1.6 billion children.
COVID-19
Why the minutes and the months matter most to young people during the COVID-19 crisis
Economic insecurity and mental health mean young people will need urgent support during and after the pandemic. Here's what policy-makers should focus on.
COVID-19
How to talk to children about COVID-19, by TV's Dr Ranj
Dr Ranj Singh regularly talks to millions of children about illness, on his BBC TV show 'Get Well Soon'. He shares his tips on how to communicate with youngsters about COVID-19.
COVID-19
What lessons from the coronavirus pandemic will shape the future of education?
COVID-19 has highlighted issues entrenched in our global education system going back 200 hundred years - from inequality of funding between schools to a lack of focus on emotional wellbeing.
COVID-19
Experts explain how to manage mental wellbeing during COVID-19
Many are facing mental health issues during the COVID-19 pandemic, with those at risk of abuse and facing job uncertainty among those most vulnerable.
Book Club
Meet the 12-year-old who started her own library in Brazil
It all started when Lua Oliveira noticed a mother telling her daughter she couldn't afford to buy her a book.
COVID-19
Greta calls for climate strikes to shift from the streets to the internet during coronavirus crisis
The climate activist calls on fellow activists to hold weekly online strikes to continue pushing for action to curb climate change, even during coronavirus outbreak.
COVID-19
How young people can help respond to the coronavirus outbreak
Everyone can play a role in informing themselves and helping others in their workplaces and communities.