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.

Rory Daniels 01 Jun 2020

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.

Robin Pomeroy 07 May 2020

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.

Conrad Hughes 06 May 2020

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.

Pavitra Raja 01 Apr 2020

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.

Kaya Bulbul 31 Mar 2020

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.

Robin Pomeroy 11 Mar 2020

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.

Natalie Pierce 11 Mar 2020

Fairer Economies

Young people are key to defusing unrest and restoring public trust

Protests across the globe point to a widening chasm between youth and public institutions.

Aleksander Dardeli 09 Mar 2020

COVID-19

How to talk to your children about Coronavirus

Parenting expert Laura Markham has these tips on the best ways to inform and reassure your children about Coronavirus.

Robin Pomeroy 08 Mar 2020

Future of Work

Children's career ambitions are lagging behind the new world of work

Young people's career ambitions remain constrained by old expectations and gender roles – but working professionals can play a role in fulfilling their potential.

Nick Chambers 26 Feb 2020

Youth Perspectives

Young activists share four ways to create a more inclusive world

Global Shapers propose five ways to fight for marginalized communities.

Natalie Pierce 11 Feb 2020

Youth Perspectives

Young people are right to be angry, and they deserve seats at the table

An intergenerational crisis is increasingly underway. Our system that disproportionately rewards the happy few and puts at risk the health of the planet.

Klaus Schwab 31 Jan 2020

Youth Perspectives

Top quotes from the young change-makers at Davos

From Greta Thunberg telling world leaders "our house is still on fire" to the youngest Davos delegate standing up against gun violence.

Kate Whiting 24 Jan 2020

Youth Perspectives

This is the heartbreaking truth of gun violence, as told by a 13-year-old witness

At 13, Naomi Wadler is the youngest participant at Davos this year - but she had a powerful message for world leaders about ending gun violence and inequality.

Kate Whiting 23 Jan 2020

Youth Perspectives

Greta Thunberg: Our house is still on fire and you're fuelling the flames

This is what Greta Thunberg told the World Economic Forum's 2020 Annual Meeting in Davos about the urgent action needed to prevent climate change.

Greta Thunberg 21 Jan 2020

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