This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission is launching a new online debate on the Citizens’ Engagement Platform, alongside the publication of the 2024 EU Youth Report and the latest Eurobarometer survey on young people’s views. The debate builds onthe Youth Policy Dialogues that took place during the Commission’s […]Commission expands youth participation with new Youth Report, Eurobarometer survey and online debate
March 26, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission is launching a new online debate on the Citizens’ Engagement Platform, alongside the publication of the 2024 EU Youth Report and the latest Eurobarometer survey on young people’s views. The debate builds onthe Youth Policy Dialogues that took place during the Commission’s […]Commission to distribute 35,500 free DiscoverEU travel passes to young people
October 3, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Starting next spring, thousands of 18-year-olds will have the opportunity to explore Europe at no cost. The Commission has just opened the applications for the latest round of the DiscoverEU initiative. A total of 35,500 travel passes are available. To qualify, young people born […]Empowering Youth for Global Change: A Call to Action in Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding
February 19, 2024 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, a dedicated professional with an extensive academic background, holding an MBBS and an MD degree. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do […]The Role of Youth in Peace and Community
February 14, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Nailah Wadud Khan ia 3rd year student of Bangladesh Medical College, Dhaka. He is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view […]What is the future of health insurance for young people?
November 2, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Aaron Sherwood, Founding and Outgoing Curator, London II Hub Even in countries where healthcare is free, young people are increasingly realising the value of investing in private health insurance.Health insurance, especially among young people, is due for a […]From campus to career: understanding youth mental health
September 21, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ruma Bhargava, Lead, Mental Health, World Economic Forum, Wesley Dixon, Deputy to the President , Vassar College, Liz Grant, Assistant Principal (Global Health) and Director Global Health Academy, University of Edinburgh 51% of young professionals aged 22 to […]This is what the world’s youth say they need for a secure future
August 28, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Simon Torkington, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda A majority of respondents to the global survey ‘What Young People Want’ said their highest priority was getting the education, skills and competencies to allow them to enter the workforce and build […]International Youth Day: EU announces Youth Sounding Board for International Partnerships 2023–2025
August 14, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Ahead of the International Youth Day tomorrow, 12 August, the European Commission announced today the 25 young people selected to be members of the 2023–2025 European Union Youth Sounding Board for International Partnerships. The board will advise Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jutta Urpilainen, and the […]Youth Against Period Poverty: The Future is Here
July 12, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Uma Gupta, a young doctor and medical researcher from India. She is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writers and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view on […]Period Poverty: how can youth be the key to breaking taboo surrounding menstruation and enact change?
July 11, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Tafiya Erum Kamran, a 21-year-old medical student, who is currently studying at Shifa college of Medicine Islamabad, Pakistan. She is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writers […]Period poverty: how can youth be the key to breaking taboo surrounding menstruation and enact change
June 20, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Mercy Chepkemoi, a level five medical student from Kenya. She is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writers and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view on the […]Shattering Stigma: Empowering Youth and Embracing the Menstrual Cycle
June 19, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Maryum Imran, an MBBS student at Dow Medical College located in Karachi, Pakistan. She is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writers and do not necessarily reflect […]Period Poverty: how can youth be the key to breaking taboo surrounding menstruation and enact change?
June 16, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Maryam Junaid, a first-year medical student enrolled in the University of Lahore. She is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writers and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s […]9 ways young people are building the social and solidarity economy
June 15, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Kenneth Kwok, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Global Citizen Capital In April 2023, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a resolution promoting the social and solidarity economy for long-term sustainable development through the advancement of the 17 Sustainable […]Period Poverty: Making the youth a key part of the solution
June 15, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Laltu Negasa, a dynamic and enthusiastic fifth year medical student at Addis Ababa University, College of Sciences in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. She is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly […]Period poverty: How can youth break the taboo surrounding menstruation and act differently?
June 14, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Izere Salomon, a dedicated third-year medical student at the University of Rwanda School of Medicine. He is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writers and do not […]Period Poverty: Youth as Catalysts for Breaking the Cycle
June 12, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Enas Osama, a 5th-year medical student from Sudan. She is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writers and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view on the topic, […]Period Poverty: how can youth be the key to breaking taboo surrounding menstruation and enact change?
June 7, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Bisirat Mathewos Tiramo, a 4th year medical student from Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia. He is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writers and do not necessarily reflect […]Youth: The Key To Breaking Taboos Surrounding Menstruation and Fighting Period Poverty
June 6, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Anthony Collins, a fifth year Medical Student from UWI Mona in Kingston, Jamaica. He is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writers and do not necessarily reflect […]Breaking the Silence: Youth Empowerment in Tackling Period Poverty
June 5, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Ahmed Wardany, a fifth-year medical student from Egypt. He is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writers and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view on the topic, […]How youth are driving the circular economy transition across the world
April 14, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Bontu Yousuf, Specialist, National Platforms and Circular Economy, World Economic Forum, Sophia Simmons, Project Specialist, Climate and Environment, Global Shapers Community, World Economic Forum, Olya Van Houten, Associate, McKinsey & Company, Lead, Global Shapers Climate Action Steering Committee, Salma […]Medical students: Youth with the immense capability of improving the medical education system
March 23, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Rajvi Chaudhary, a graduate of Medical College Baroda and SSG Hospital, India. She is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writers and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s […]Youth engagement and politics is a two way street
March 10, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Isabelle Karolinne Bispo Andrade, a second year medical students from Universidade Tiradentes, Aracaju-SE, Brazil. She is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writers and do not necessarily […]Young doctors leading through education and engagement
March 9, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Guilherme Rezende, first-year medical student at the Universidade Federal de Tocantins, Brazil. He is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writers and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s […]Here’s how Africa’s youth are changing the health security landscape
February 20, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Shakir Akorede, Digital Communications Consultant, 501 Words Africa is putting its young people front and centre in continent-wide efforts to advance health security in the post-COVID-19 world. The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the extent of Africa’s weak health systems. Now, […]Youth Leadership and Meaningful Youth Engagement: Medical Students asStakeholders in Medical Education System
February 16, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Izere Salomon, a medical student from the university of Rwanda. He is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writers and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view on […]The 5 calls-to-action from youth and young people at Davos 2023
January 31, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Katie Hoeflinger, Specialist, Global Shapers Community, World Economic Forum, Natalie Pierce, Head of Global Shapers Community, World Economic Forum Sixty teenagers and young people gathered at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos in January 2023. They came […]Erasmus+ 2023 call launched: €4.2 billion to support mobility and cooperation in education, training, youth and sport
November 23, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission launched the call for proposals for 2023 under the Erasmus+ programme. With an annual budget of €4.2 billion, Erasmus+ is increasing its support for inclusion, active citizenship and democratic participation, and green and digital transformations in the EU and internationally. Erasmus+ […]How can India prepare its youth for the future of work? Here’s what’s needed now
October 27, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Annette Francis, Program Director, Vocational Training, Pratham Riya Rajesh Patel, a young person from Damoh, Madhya Pradesh, had to drop out of school in grade 10 because she had to start earning an income for her family. For […]How can the state and the youth community actively help in preventing suicides?
October 20, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Panos Syriopoulos, a 23 years old and has studied Medicine in the University of Patras since 2017. He is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writers and […]Reducing the suicide risk: The significance of strengthening national policies and the role of youth
October 14, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Haolan Qi, an ophthalmology resident doctor currently studying at Nankai University, China. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writers and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s […]Why are young people not prepared for the jobs of the future?
October 13, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Juan José RojasOrtiz A. Only 33% of technology jobs worldwide are filled by the necessary skilled labour. This is one of the biggest concerns of global business leaders. In a global survey conducted by Capgemini and LinkedIn, half […]Commission steps up action to tackle disinformation and promote digital literacy among young people
October 12, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission published Guidelines for teachers and educators in primary and secondary schools, on how to address disinformation and promote digital literacy in their classrooms. The guidelines provide practical support for teachers and educators and include definitions of technical concepts, class-exercises and how […]
