One Young World

Do you consider the climate crisis in your workplace? 🌎 According to the World Meteorological Organisation, 2024 is on track to be the hottest year on record. As sea levels continue to rise and extreme weather conditions worsen, there is no hiding from the drastic effects of climate change. But what can you and your workplace do to help? Dr Johan Rockström, Director, PIK - Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, believes that we can restore our earth if we all become stewards of the planet. “Irrespective of where we live, irrespective of what scale we operate in, irrespective of what sector we’re in, we must now connect entirely to the planet as a whole.” Discover the science behind saving our planet by watching Dr Rockström’s keynote from #OYW24: https://bit.ly/3YOz35W #OneYoungWorld #ClimateCrisis #ClimateStewardship #Keynote #Counsellor

What does it take to be an exceptional journalist? Each year we honour young leaders who are committed to honest and brave journalism. The three winners from #OYW24, César Dezfuli, Plestia Alaqad and Shaneel Lal, are ensuring our society is informed and empowered with the truth. Our winners have risked their life to protect the integrity of journalism and share the stories and struggles of their communities and countries. We celebrate their courage and commitment. 👏 At #OYW24, our three winners spoke about the challenges the current social and political climate pose to honest journalism, watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/dVnmg9DV

How can we protect Indigenous youth from institutionalisation? At 10-years-old Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts was forcibly removed from her home. 16 years later, she advocates for and protects the voices of Indigenous youth through her role as Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People. In just six months, Vanessa has supported 55 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children who have been directly impacted by state-sanctioned child removal, intervened in adoptions without consent, and supported young people trying to access bail from incarceration. “I stand here in solidarity for those who have been taken from us as a symbol of our ongoing fight for justice.” Learn more about Vanessa's extraordinary work by watching her full speech from #OYW24: https://bit.ly/48JhDvP

Join our Community in creating lasting, systemic change 🌍 We are looking for trailblazing leaders from the Global South to join our new programme, the NewNow, supported by Virgin Unite. If you are an intersectional “systems thinker” with a strong understanding of local and global issues, and a passion for advocating for justice, fairness, and equity, you’re eligible to apply. You will gain access to the One Young World Summit Munich, 2025, where you will learn from global experts and connect with young leaders actively fighting for a fairer and more sustainable world. You will become a member of The NewNow Community, building your confidence, skills, and influence as a leader of system-wide change, and contributing to global dialogues through high-profile media and speaking opportunities. Interested? Apply now: https://bit.ly/4elAaj6

We update our website with new events and opportunities every week for you: https://bit.ly/3uyUidu This week's updates include ChangemakerXchange and more. 🏆

Do we have enough Indigenous voices in our political system? There are an estimated 476 million Indigenous Peoples spread across 70 countries, but there are less than 1,000 Indigenous MPs in the world. Indigenous communities have fought colonialism, lack of access to healthcare, landlessness, ethnocide and so many other atrocities. Political representation of Indigenous Peoples is crucial for preserving historic cultures and traditions and addressing historical and ongoing injustices. Meaningful representation will enable young Indigenous voices to be part of decisions that affect their communities, fostering policies that support responsible environmental stewardship, and cultural preservation. In this panel, Kimberly Teehee, Audrey Poitras, Senator Michèle Audette, @hana-rawhiti and @iliacalderon, discuss how they started their careers and how the global community can support Indigenous voices. Watch the full session on our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/48Gp0nZ

Creating a Climate Conscious Community ♻️ Our Ambassador Gereltuya is ensuring that the next generation of Mongolia commits to responsible stewardship of the planet. Her organisation, Green Dot, educates young people to live more sustainably, by changing their behaviours, advocating for better policy and spreading awareness. In the last year, Green Dot has mitigated over 700,000 kgs of CO2, and the community has taken over 10,000 actions in terms of policy, workshops and much more! Learn more about Gereltuya’s work here: https://bit.ly/4efJ2Xv #ClimateChange #ClimateEntrepreneur #Sustainability

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Senator Murray Sinclair, former Anishinaabe judge, senator, lawyer, chair of the Indian Residential Schools Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and One Young World Counsellor. Senator Sinclair dedicated his life to fighting for the rights of Indigenous peoples and working towards building peace and reconciliation in Canada. His work has reshaped Canada’s legal system and has been detrimental in ensuring that nobody forgets the horrors that Indigenous peoples faced in residential schools. In this blog, we reflect on Senator Murray Sinclair's incredible legacy of work, including his time at the One Young World Summit in Ottawa.  Read now: https://bit.ly/40yydN3 #MurraySinclair #IndigenousLeader #OYW #Counsellor #Peace #Reconciliation #Canada

#OYW25 X Japan We were delighted to welcome the Mr. Shiro Suzuki Mayor of Nagasaki along with Ms. Natsu Sueyasu, Manager of Tourism and Exchange Promotion Division and Ms. Yayoi Minokawa, Senior Officer, Peace Promotion Division/Interpreter to our headquarters in London last week to discuss peacebuilding and content for #OYW25 🕊️🇯🇵 Learn more and stay updated on our next Summit in Munich: https://bit.ly/3TVXZqn Ella Robertson McKay Kate Robertson