STORIES FROM YOUNG PEOPLE ACROSS THE GLOBE

War and conflict bring no good to society and have a hugely destabilizing impact on the communities and economies involved, causing them to be reliant on humanitarian aid. Looking at two countries, Ukraine and Afghanistan, who have both experienced, or are still...

FIFA has a global presence and contributes to international relations through its governance actions. It is a significant player in international relations because of its economic importance, the global scope of the sport it represents, the fervour that football...

his article was inspired by a lecture given by Anne Snick and Michael Winter on learner-driven education at The 50 Percent's intergenerational skill-share session. If you are interested in joining the upcoming lectures, feel free to follow The 50 Percent on social...

"The future can’t be predicted, but it can be envisioned and brought lovingly into being." - Donella Meadows Storytelling is a fundamental part of the human experience. For centuries, people have been using stories to pass down knowledge, share experiences, create...

The death of a Nigerian trans woman has shown that religious groups have much work to do Disclaimer: this piece includes accounts of homophobia and discrimination. It also includes an image of a person who has passed away. The death of a Nigerian trans woman on the...

“We had ‘sold our death’…and ‘lent our fear’ to somebody…, so we did not care about death and we did not fear again.” Amos Tutuola, The Palm-wine Drinkard “In honour of the comrades who died as a result of state massacre. We remember you”. These are the words on the...

Argentinians are often known for our particular way of coping with daily situations that in other countries may appear quite unthinkable. With a highly unstable economy, increasing insecurity and absence of solid education and health systems, one thing is certain for...

It seems almost unavoidable to refer to Immanuel Kant, a German philosopher of the 18th century and his broad study when talking about ethics. The posture of this famous thinker was mostly set within deontology; as opposed to consequentialism - this perspective...

I often find myself lying in bed at night for what seems like hours, ruminating over the uncertainty of my future. My mind conjures up multiple scenarios - some fanciful, others terrifying - that may or may not happen: what will my life look like in the next several...

They crossed a line. They did something outrageous and they knew it. On October 14 2022, two young activists threw tomato soup at Van Gogh’s painting, Sunflowers, in the National Gallery of London. Gasps of horror were heard across the room as the liquid splashed onto...

A few months ago, I found out that my late grandmother had her own compost at home. I was casually talking with my family during dinner when my mother remembered this. After eating an orange, stacking its peel on a plate, and throwing it into the trash can, she...

Wars lead to casualties of all kinds, with living beings experiencing tragedy and hardship of all kinds. The violence will only continue unless the far-reaching damage of armed conflict is recognized, addressed, and alternative measures to settle disputes are...