Today is International Youth Day, which this year celebrates young people’s contributions to inclusion, social justice and sustainable peace. At ONE, we’re lucky to have some inspiring young campaigners in our movement and today’s the perfect day to put their voices in the spotlight.
So, to celebrate International Youth Day, we asked our Youth Ambassadors in Europe, our Champions in Nigeria and Campus Leaders from the US: ‘If you could change one thing in the world, what would it be?’ – watch the videos below to find out their thoughts:
Khalid Ahmad, Youth Ambassador from the UK – “I’d make the world a fairer and peaceful place to live.”
Lina, Youth Ambassador from France – “If I could change one thing in the world it would be gender inequalities in girls’ education.”
Ajay, Campus Leader from the US – “If I could change one thing about the world I would make more people empathetic.”
Federica, Youth Ambassador from Italy – “Give more importance to women’s rights – because we know there is no difference between men and women.”
Bryant, Youth Ambassador from the Netherlands – “I would create more education and training opportunities for vulnerable youth.”
Christian, Champion from Nigeria – “If I could change one thing in the world it would be the process that leads to the refugee crisis.”
Bénédicte, Youth Ambassador from Belgium – “I would make sure that everybody — all the children — have the same opportunities…the opportunity to become who they want to be.”
Lena, Youth Ambassador from Germany – “If I could change one thing thing in the world it would be more empathy.” or “See developing countries not as victims but as equal partners who have great potential.”
Jacki, Campus Leader from the US – “I would make it so that people realise their voice matters.”
Claragh, Youth Ambassador from Ireland – “If I could change one thing about the world I would have full and proper gender equality.”
