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WATCH: Nelson Mandela Believes Sport has the Power to Change the World

Nelson Mandela once said that “Sport has the power to change the world…it has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does. It speaks to youth in a language they understand. Spor...
by Natasha Lipman
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Human Rights

WATCH: 11-Year-Old Yemeni Girl “would rather die than get married at this age”

A video uploaded to YouTube of 11 year old Nada Al-Ahdal from Yemen has been doing the rounds the last few days. In the video Nada talks about how she has to run away from home in order to avoid being married off by her parents...
by Natasha Lipman
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IPF in India: Part 1

Natasha is currently in India as part of a Virgin trade mission to celebrate the launch of Virgin Atlantic’s new direct route from Mumbai to London. Natasha is one of five young Virgin Media Pioneers on the trip.  First ...
by Natasha Lipman
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Korean Students Speak [Pictures]

South Korea has the world’s longest working hours, worst stress indexes, and highest suicide rates, and students can be in class for up to 15 hours a day. Inside the classroom there is little opportunity for freedom o...
by Natasha Lipman
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Call for Contributors

We’re always on the lookout for new writers to join our growing team of international contributors! We pride ourselves on providing a safe platform for young people to write about the issues that are most important to the...
by Natasha Lipman
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Matt Damon Goes on Toilet Strike to Raise Awareness of the Global Water Crisis

“In protest of this global tragedy — until this issue is resolved, until everybody has access to clean water and sanitation — I will not go to the bathroom,” – Matt Damon. Ok, so although it is highly impr...
by Natasha Lipman
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Youth Unemployment Around the World [Infographic]

We all hear about the rate of youth unemployment around the world, but when it’s all laid out in front of you, the numbers seem even more staggering. 75 million young people, that’s 12.6%, around the world are unemp...
by Natasha Lipman
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WATCH: 10 Things You Didn’t Know About North Korea

One of the most secretive countries in the world, uncovered. Find out about unicorns, hamburgers and golfing records by watching 10 things you didn’t need to know about North Korea. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl...
by Natasha Lipman
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Water Facts {Infographic}

Did you know that more than 3.4 million people die each year from water, sanitation, and hygiene-related causes? Nearly all deaths, 99 percent, occur in the developing world. And did you know that “[the water and sanitat...
by Natasha Lipman
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