Global Voices · Citizen media stories about Youth

"We think that this campaign showed what sport can be, and our job as former players or athletes is to ensure that all sport becomes the vanguard for human rights."

4 March 2019

Uproar in Australia as lid lifted on Cardinal Pell's child sexual abuse convictions

Written by Kevin Rennie · Australia

"Almost immediately, the parade of aggrieved, disappointed, distressed, shocked, disbelieving, sad, angry Catholics and other Pell supporters began moving like a sullen, offended beast across the media, in unedifying protest..."

3 March 2019

#MeTooSebat: Kyrgyz take to social media to debate controversial ‘Gulen schools’

Written by Chris Rickleton · Central Asia & Caucasus

The schools are among the best in Kyrgyzstan but have powerful enemies, including Turkey, and a reputation for secrecy.

1 March 2019

‘Not Allowed To Touch’ campaign is raising awareness about child abuse in Pakistan

Written by R Umaima Ahmed · South Asia

Pakistan needs a lot more campaigns like #ChoonaManaHay to raise awareness and create an impact to prevent child abuse.

26 February 2019

A ‘digital nomad’ from the UK advocates for solar power in all island nations

Written by Emma Lewis · Caribbean

"The Caribbean is no different from other parts of the world. Most people do not think about where their electricity is being generated. The big difference is its phenomenal cost."

After an unarmed teen is killed at a supermarket, netizens share stories of growing up black in Brazil

Written by Fernanda Canofre · Latin America

"The first time I was stopped and frisked I was 11 years old. I was on my way to the mall, with my brother, we were going to the cinema."

14 February 2019

Athan: A youth group promoting freedom of expression in Myanmar

Written by Mong Palatino · East Asia

"All lawsuits filed against journalists must be withdrawn. All journalists staying under detention including Reuters journalists must be released unconditionally. Defamation must be decriminalized in accordance with international standards."

11 February 2019

Every vote counts? Tackling voter apathy and low voter turnout in Nigeria's national elections

Written by Nwachukwu Egbunike · Sub-Saharan Africa

Will every vote count in Nigeria's 2019 national elections? Voters are the missing link to a strong democracy. Understanding voter apathy is key to successful elections.

10 February 2019

‘Serene and committed.’ This legendary Afghan educator's legacy will burn brightly through generations

Written by Maisam Iltaf · Central Asia & Caucasus

"This is a huge loss for Afghanistan, a country too poor when it comes to such figures."

8 February 2019

Uganda's social media tax is leaving people disconnected — and failing to meet revenue targets

Written by James Propa · Sub-Saharan Africa

Prior to the tax's implementation, 47.4 percent of people in Uganda were using the internet. Three months later, that number had fallen to 35 percent.