Despite what you might see on the news, many of Iran’s young people are far from rebellious. Instead, they have dealt with dwindling job prospects by conforming to a strict code of morality.
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Whether it’s global conflicts or communities in trouble, the solutions to peace and prosperity aren’t only found by government. Sports, too, can bring about much-needed change.
Harsh economic conditions at home and false picture of rosy life in Europe contribute greatly to illegal migration by Nigerian youths
As cannabis candies and chocolates become widely available, sweeter edibles may be more appealing to youth. We need to work to minimize the potential health impacts.
Our dreams of the afterlife need to challenge the idea that only the appearance of youth is worthy.
It’s a surprisingly common question. Here’s what you need to know.
As new vaping-related lung diseases continue to be identified, jurisdictions around the world might want to take a look at new vaping regulations in British Columbia, Canada.
Although cynical about today’s political leaders, the views of young South Africans are surprisingly similar to those of the mid-1990s.
From 3D printing using plastic waste to growing cherry trees in the Himalayas, young people are not sitting idle while the world burns.
Economic and political assessments of climate change have for years helped justify inaction. Now, young environmentalists worldwide are shifting the debate to focus on values, ethics and justice.
Of all the news stories examined in a snapshot study, only 11% included the views or experiences of young people. And that inclusion was usually via adults.
This selection of films shows the problem of extremism in its complexity, examining how real people can become radicalised.
Young refugees are at high risk of being homeless in Australia. A five-year study has found re-establishing connections with their communities was the pathway out of homeless for most of them.
A group of school students have just shown what real leadership looks like on Indigenous issues – and you’ll hear more about their ideas in coming months at your local school, childcare centre or uni.
Extending the provincial vote to expatriates from Newfoundland and Labrador could make make for a more vibrant democracy.
In 2017, 56% of men aged 18 to 29 lived with one or both parents, up from 47% in 2001. And over the same period, the proportion of women aged 18 to 29 living with their parents rose from 36% to 54%.
New research shows some festival goers are willing to take a dodgy pill regardless of the test result. So, let’s use pill testing to educate them and others about reducing their risk.
Unlike India’s, South Africa’s business process outsourcing sector is not generating jobs that offer workers the chance of progressing up the career ladder.
This is a transcript of part 6 of India Tomorrow, focusing on India’s huge population of young people.
In some Nigerian universities, wealthy female students engage in trasnactional sex for pleasure, while those that needed financial support did it for the money.
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Professor and Director of the Centre for Youth Policy and Education Practice, Monash University
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Assistant Professor, Department of Social Science, York University, Canada
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Professor, Canada Research Chair in Determinants of Child Development, Owerko Centre at the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute, University of Calgary
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Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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Chief executive officer, Grattan Institute
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Professor, Institute for Culture and Society, Western Sydney University
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Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in School-Based Mental Health and Violence Prevention, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa
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PhD candidate (health), Dalhousie University
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Professor, Département des sciences de l'activité physique, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)
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Research Fellow, The University of Melbourne
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ARC Senior Research Fellow and Senior Lecturer in Sociology, The University of Melbourne
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Professor, Faculty of Education, Memorial University of Newfoundland
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Full Professor and Associate Vice-President, Research, Mount Saint Vincent University
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Dean of Programs, EM Lyon Business School
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Professor of Geography, The University of Melbourne
