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We asked 4,600 young people about the state of the world. Here’s what they said

How do young people see the world right now, and what would they change if they were in charge? What are their hopes and fears for the future? We surveyed 4,600 young people in 150 countries worldwide to build a diverse dataset on youth perspectives. Here’s what they had to say.

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