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Entrepreneurship: Innovation can build workforce resilience Entrepreneurship empowers young people to create opportunities rather than wait for them, fostering self-direction, motivation and resilience Today’s students are eager: 20% of 18– to 24-year-olds in the United States intend to launch a business
Empowering young people is future-proofing business and society in . . . The hurdles now facing young people are certainly daunting Despite a 15-year low in global youth unemployment, 20% of the world’s young people are still not engaged in employment, education or training What is more, young women account for two-thirds of this total, underscoring a worrying gender gap that could take decades to close
A new generation of changemakers: Meet the YGL Class of 2025 The World Economic Forum unveils its 2025 cohort of Young Global Leaders (YGL): 116 exceptional individuals under 40 who are redefining leadership in a changing world This year's cohort is making a mark in diverse industries and sectors, from heads of state to a grand chess master, founders of unicorn companies and an award-winning musician
These are the countries where child marriage is legal Meet the young woman who helped end child marriage in Tanzania facts about child marriage However, almost two thirds of the countries (117) allow children to marry Even in countries that stipulate a minimum age of 18, many have exemptions to the rule
Why youth need to drive policymaking for climate action Young people bring a sense of youthful passion and energy that can help create policies that expedite climate action, while older generations may not be as invested in climate action With this youthful exuberance coupled with a better understanding of emerging technology for sustainable development, climate action can be amplified by the
We asked young people what changes they want for the future. Heres . . . Abdullahi Alim, Specialist, Africa and Middle East, Global Shapers Community, and Natalie Pierce, Community Lead, Experiences and Partnerships, Foundations at the World Economic Forum believe, “Young people are fighting these crises and reimagining a better future…Behind the plan is the conviction that by giving young people a say in decision-making, solution-building and lasting change
Meet the 2021 class of Young Global Leaders | World Economic Forum Young leaders around the world are leading by example and paving the way for action on these issues Each year, the Forum of Young Global Leaders goes through a rigorous selection process to identify, select and commemorate remarkable leaders under 40 who come from different communities and industries worldwide
Young people have the power to break barriers to women’s empowerment Technovation is helping bridge the digital divide by equipping young girls with both technical and entrepreneurial skills that have long-term benefits Increasing women’s access to digital skills and STEM careers could contribute an additional $5 trillion to the global economy, according to UNESCO
What is the future of health insurance for young people? 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 digital transformation Education is a critical component to driving uptake in adoption of health insurance amongst young people
This is what young people have to say about work and skills Young people know the challenges, but are confident they can overcome them Conducted through UNICEF’s U-report platform – a messaging tool that empowers young people to speak out on issues that matter to them – the poll found that 63% of the almost 11,000 youth across 136 countries who took the survey believe it is likely they will have