Where does one begin. How can one explain the feelings and emotions while visiting a place of sadness and happiness, stress and anger. That was pretty much how I felt throughout my visit of the refuge camp yesterday in Calais. …
Cyber Bullying; Its a problem.
This week, the New Zealand government signed into law the “Anti Bullying Law”. The wide-reaching law is designed to crack down on cyber-bullying, with serious offences attracting up to two years in jail or fines of up to $50,000. Children …
Maliha Reza, resignation
It’s with regret that I announce the resignation of Maliha Reza as one of the Chief Executive Officers at the World Youth Organization, effective September 20th 2015. Her strong leadership skills and sense of passion towards the organisation will be …
Defend our oceans: The best time is now
Our beautiful oceans are home to a staggering 80% of life on Earth. But destructive fishing, pollution and climate change are damaging them on a scale unimaginable to most people. Species are being driven towards extinction because of overfishing and …
How the Trade Union Bill Has Just Crushed Worker’s Rights
The government has today (Monday) pushed through the Trade Union Bill, which plans to curb worker’s rights and place heavy restrictions on industrial action.
The plans require a 50% turnout in strike ballots, with the PCS claiming it has never …
Why failure is more important than you think
Failure is a rather negative topic, but I feel it is something that all of us come across in our day to day lives, especially young people. You might do bad in your exams, you might not to go on …
The political landscape in the UK has changed – in an exciting way.
If you haven’t been interested in politics so far, now is a great time to get involved. The political scene has changed beyond anything we have seen in recent memory. Her Majesty’s Leader of the Opposition, Mr Jeremy Corbyn, is …
Jeremy Corbyn: The Final Nail In The Coffin For Young People
I was asked today why I’m not optimistic following Corbyn’s victory in the first round of the Labour Leadership election. Optimism is quite the opposite of how I’m feeling.
Consider the potential of rising tuition fees, the scrapped maintenance grants, …
Stick with your passion as plan A, always.
Yes, read the title again, again and again, until is clicks. Understand your directional future, plan ahead but most of all plan a life which is full of excitement and a life which you’ll enjoy living.
As the Chief Executive …
Peace One Day 2015
This month, viral images of three-year-old Aylan Kurdi’s drowned body has been a crucial reminder of the harsh reality of today’s refugee crisis. They have thankfully been a wake-up call, to governments and citizens alike, that we should be welcoming …