'This is for all the shoulders that I stand on, all those who came before me, who look like me'. Michelle Yeoh, acceptance speech at 2023 Golden Globes
Congratulations to our Global Advisory Board member on her historic win!
Michelle, we are celebrating you today! 🎉
"You are the future, but I would like to add that you are also the present. You are the ones driving the positive change we need across the world, now, in this very moment." - Meghan Duchess of Sussex.
#OYWOpeningCeremony
Four of our climate activist Ambassadors are featured in this BuzzFeed article - read their thoughts on how you can take action on climate change now! 👉
'You are the future, but I would like to add to that that you are also the present.'
What a way to kick off
#OYW2022
!
As our co-found Kate Robertson said during the Opening Ceremony - it's not about what you do in the next three days. It's about what you get done after. 💥
Congratulations to our Global Advisory Board Member, Michelle Yeoh, on her momentous win at the Oscars!
She is the first person of South-East Asian descent to win Best Actress in a Leading Role for her portrayal of Evelyn Wang in ‘Everything, Everywhere, All at Once’.
We’re delighted to announce Meghan and Harry, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be attending the One Young World Summit in Manchester this September! 🌏
The Duchess will be delivering a keynote address at the Opening Ceremony ✨
#OYW2022
Ambassador
@bestchitsa
and her friends stood up for their right to wear gender-affirming outfits to their graduation. And won. Now she's the founder of
@YoungPrideClub
, which helps LGBTQ+ youth leaders to support gender equality in universities, and at a national level.
#16Days
How do you remain a truthful leader?
At One Young World, we strive to work by the Hindu principle satya, meaning to live truthfully in your actions and words. “Striving to live with Satya helps you to be authentic and transparent as a leader,” explains our Ambassador
Our Ambassador Swara Patel is calling on YOU to help break period taboos for good. 🔴
Watch the video below to find out how.
Find Swara’s full speech on our YouTube channel here:
Fortitude is a Christian virtue that reminds us to be strong in our choices and to persevere no matter the obstacles in our way. At One Young World, we strive to be bold, even when making tough decisions, and to face up to criticism when it comes.
“To me embodying fortitude in
Dress Code: Empowerment 💪
Our Ambassador, Kidist Tesfaye, is the designer behind ‘A Planet full of Flowers,’ one of the stunning new designs in our exclusive merchandise collection! Kidist is the co-founder of
@TubaDesignEthio
, a zero-waste social enterprise that produces
Leaving an abusive relationship was the catalyst for Akola Thompson to learn more about women's rights and eventually found Tamùkke Feminists, an intersectional collective focused on public education and community development.
Watch her full speech here:
Our Ambassador
@SorayaFouladi
has created a solution for the global education crisis;
@JoinJara
.
A personal, crank-powered and solar-powered, off-grid-charging, e-learning and distance-learning device.
Watch her full speech now:
#OYW2022
Nobel laureate and One Young World Counsellor Professor Muhammad Yunus has been sworn in as the leader of Bangladesh’s interim government.
The One Young World Community hopes that his appointment strengthens peace, justice, and stability in Bangladesh and that he will continue
Join
@swara_y_patel
in the fight to end period stigma:
Swara is destigmatising menstruation in India through her organisation
@PeriodSociety_
. 🩸 She has educated over 50,000 individuals on menstrual equity and distributed eco-friendly period products to
We are pleased to announce the shortlisted candidates for the Politician of the Year Award 2023 👏
Our shortlist is made up of 15 inspiring politicians who are having a positive impact on young people in their communities.
Read about the candidates:
Do you show kuleana?
Kuleana is a Hawaiian concept about taking responsibility. It is embodied by our Ambassador, Jenna, through her work at
@alohaunitedway
and is one of the seven principles that make up the One Young World Global Leadership Charter.
Find out more about
The Islamic principle of ihsan encourages us to elevate our actions, seeking the very best and most beautiful way of doing things. At One Young World, we encapsulate this in all of our work by going the extra mile to pay attention to details and persevere until we master our
Our Ambassador is making tech more accessible and diverse, here’s how 👇
Nilufar Murodova has dedicated the past seven years to ensuring equal access to education and addressing structural inequalities through education and lifelong learning, particularly in Tajikistan.
As the
Our Ambassador Dara Latinwo interrogates the role social media plays in displaying racial “allyship” and questions its authenticity considering the impact tax havens and illicit financial flows have had on African development. 🌍Read the full article here
@wandileubuntu
founded his business,
@DesignUbuntu
, on the South African principle, ubuntu, the philosophy that we are all connected so our actions affect others.
At One Young World, we follow the philosophy of ubuntu by acting with kindness, inclusivity, and collaboration.
'2023 is a landmark year for our city, not only will we host One Young World, we will also mark the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Belfast agreement.' -
@CllrBlack
#OYW2023
Using Indigenous Insights to Save the Amazon 🌳
Our Ambassador Daniel is the Founder and Chief Executive Director of Saving the Amazon, a non-profit organisation amplifying Indigenous communities in Colombia and planting trees to combat deforestation in the country’s Amazon
What can we do to advocate for the women and girls of Afghanistan?
'Build your knowledge about what is happening in Afghanistan. I have seen activists who don't really know - they’re not up to date! Know what local solutions people are asking for.'
@yoonheela1
,
@ayapoinfo1
As ever, we were honoured to hear from the inspirational Chair of our Global Advisory Board
@PaulPolman
, influencer, business leader, campaigner and author of Net Positive: how courageous companies thrive by giving more than they take
#OYW2022
Do you lead with Qian?
The Chinese and Taoist precept, Qian, encourages us to lead with humility, maintaining a modest, balanced and realistic self-view, by rising above our ego and embracing simplicity. At One Young World, we are committed to leadership free from arrogance,
Only one month until
#OYW23
in Belfast! The anticipation is building! ⏳
Join us for this incredible journey by following
#OYW23
and our social media channels.👇✨
.
@dorapalfi
founded
@imagilabs
, an organisation building products to make tech more accessible and engaging for girls by introducing them to coding at a young age as a form of self-expression and communication. Watch her speech on our YouTube now:
During our Summit Ambassador and
@DutchMFA
scholar
@CrystalAsige
spoke about the disparities society has created for disabled people, particularly when they carry more than one burden of discrimination and what she's doing to fix this.
Watch now:
#IDPwD
Sending our continued support to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex as they embark on an exciting new chapter.
Thank you for your commitment to
@OneYoungWorld
and our community of
#youngleaders
!
Inequality, instability, war, corruption, the destruction of basic human rights - these aren’t abstract problems, they’re real and they’re here. I know it is a lot. But I also know that fear cannot be the answer.
@PaulPolman
#OYW2022
Use your skills, use your passion and use your voice. We need to demand more from corporations, from governments and from ourselves.
@dvfernandez1
,
@SOAlliance
#OYW2022
Our planet is warming at an alarming rate which will soon exceed 1.5°C.
Alejandra Tellez, co-founder of
@Climalab_org
, is calling on the private sector to do more to fight the climate crisis by prioritising sustainability.
Join Alejandra’s fight and read her top sustainability
The shortlist for
#OYW
's Politician of the Year Award is here!
All 15 were nominated through a global call for politicians positively impacting young people in their communities.
Judges have identified them as the most impactful.
Congrats to all:
Our Ambassadors make an impact by connecting with corporates, governments and the third sector.
@JamiraBurley
's call to action is clear: people who are most affected by social, environmental and governance issues need to be at the table when solutions are crafted. 🙌
#OYW2022
1.3 billion people are living with a disability and yet there are a shockingly low number of them in positions of leadership.
Find out how you can help get more disabled people into leadership positions by watching our Ambassadors, Crystal Asige, Senator of the Republic of
Congratulations to our Ambassador Santiago Rocha, featured in
@Forbes
, sharing how he uses his platforms and experiences to contribute powerful narratives of global impact.
Read the full article now ⬇️
Hope is defiance.
#InHerHandsFilm
tells the story of our Ambassador Zarifa Ghafari, one of Afghanistan’s first female mayors and the youngest person to hold the position.
Watch it on
@Netflix
from November 16th.
Our website has exciting events and opportunities for everyone👉 : 🏅
This week's updates include opportunities from
@InitiativesofC1
,
@World_FoodForum
,
@Ford
and many more! 😄
We were thrilled to have attended the Paris Peace Forum and to see so many young leaders present to ensure we advance concrete solutions and take collective action to create more peaceful societies.
Read our key takeaways below 🧵
#PPF22
Research suggests that under-represented communities shy away from speaking about their strengths and talents. So Lisa started
#IamRemarkable
, a workshop that coaches people to be comfortable celebrating their achievements. Learn more about them here:
Join us tomorrow as we welcome young leaders from around the globe to
#Manchester
for the landmark event of the year.
Let us know where you'll be watching from! 🇬🇧
Tune into our Opening Ceremony live on YouTube from 18:00 BST:
#OYWOpeningCeremony
Ambassador
@FelipeBVillela_
highlights three major challenges to achieving net zero in agriculture:
🌎People are disconnected from their food
🌎Technology and machinery needs to adapt to more sustainable practices
🌎There's a lack of finance for farmers
#COP27
It's time to set the agenda for 2023! Tell us what you think are the biggest challenges facing humanity, so we can make solving them our priority 🌏
Help us change the world. It starts now. Take the survey:
“One of the biggest issues I saw is that Africans don't control their own resources. That's not fair when you look at what it provides to the world and what it gets back.” -
@Akon
on stage at
#OYW2018
🙌
"Would you please give a huge One Young World cheer for the flag of the Refugee Nation?" -
@kateatoyw
Since 2016 we've included the Refugee Nation in our highly anticipated flag ceremony 💙
#OYWOpeningCeremony
#OYW
Politician of the Year 2020:
@JoanaMamombe
is Zimbabwe’s youngest female Member of Parliament. Joana is a champion of human rights & gender activism. She continues to highlight the plight of vulnerable young people.
Read more:
Founded by our Ambassador
@Ninye_Mugaiga
,
@ecomak_recy
is solving challenges of pollution, unemployment, poverty, and sanitation in refugee camps and cities in Uganda which is home to 1.4 million refugee people.
Learn more about their initiative here-
We’re thrilled to welcome back our Counsellors
@AngelaFWilliams
, Paul Polman, Mary Robinson, Prof Muhammad Yunus and
@jameschau
for
#OYW23
. 👏
Follow us from 3-5 October to learn their tips for young leaders like you!
The Campaigner of the Year Award, presented by
@Mailchimp
, is open for applications! 🎉
This award recognises three of the most promising young campaigners who are using their advocacy to positively benefit both their communities and countries.
Find out more and submit your
We update our website with new events and opportunities every week for you:
This week's updates include opportunities like the ImpactAI scholarship from
@brandtechgroup
, and more 🏆
#Opportunities
#AI
To support our
#InvestingInEquality
collaboration with Leigh-Anne Pinnock & The Black Fund, we’ve added a bespoke design to our sought-after
#OYW
clothing collection, curated by Leigh-Anne.
100% of the proceeds go directly back into funding Scholarships:
Happy birthday to
#OYW
Counsellor Meghan Markle!
Thank you for inspiring so many young leaders to continue working towards equality.
📸 This photo was captured by
@misanharriman
at
#OYW2019
.
What role do governments, NGOs and individuals play in countering violent extremism?
Find out with Ambassadors
@babymarafa
,
@AAtimpe
, and Joana de Deus Pereira, Senior Research Fellow - RUSI Europe
@EU_FPI
, in our exclusive Facebook series.
Watch now:
We update our website with new events and opportunities every week for you 🏆
.
🗓️ This week's updates include events from
@USAID
and
@KnowmadInstitut
and more.
There are an estimated 268,940 tonnes of litter in the Ocean. To curb this,
@orlandoanaya93
founded Kilómetro Uno, an organisation which is empowering the next generation of leaders through marine education programs, social innovation workshops, and citizen science projects.
Is the UN effectively listening to the voices of young people? 🔊
The UN launched
#Youth2030
in 2018 to harness the potential of young people in the fight to achieve the 17 SDGs. After publishing the UN Youth2030: Progress Report we break down the critical findings from the
Bringing light to Brazil. 💡
Using materials such as plastic bottles and PVC pipes, Litro de Luz creates solar hand lamps and lamp posts to illuminate the homes and streets of Brazil that have no or limited access to electricity.
Share this video to illuminate their work!
What does freedom mean to you?
Former NBA star and activist
@EnesFreedom
has dedicated his life to promoting the right to freedom of speech.
Comment what freedom means to you, and hear more from Enes by watching his panel discussion:
Amplifying Indigenous Voices is Essential 📢
On the occasion of National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada, our Managing Director,
@ellarobertson
has shared the building blocks of our Indigenous strategy, what the future holds, and how you can learn more about the Indigenous
'For those who are not aware, currently, there are no legal ramifications to back climate migrations.
That means that people fleeing from climate disasters are not legally recognised under the Geneva Convention.
This is something I believe is missing.'
@OliverRieche
at
#COP27
Our Counsellor
@DrWaheedArian
used his experience as a child refugee of the Afghan-Soviet conflict as his inspiration to become a doctor. Now, he is helping improve access to healthcare in conflict zones and low-resource countries.
Find out how:
Our Ambassador Jamila, is helping young girls and women in Uganda improve their livelihoods and create social change by delivering vocational and business programmes in underserved areas and improving access to menstrual products 💪
Are you working to make
#NetZero
a reality?
Apply now for our scholarship, supported by
@bp_plc
, for your chance to attend the One Young World Summit in Belfast this year.
Find out more and apply:
Shop for a cause 🛍️
Our Ambassador
@Bijna
is the designer behind ‘Sustainability at the Heart’, one of the exciting new designs in our exclusive merchandise collection!
The Ambassador Collaboration Collection features sustainably produced t-shirts and tote bags with meaningful
Thank you to everyone who joined us in person and online for our
#OYWOpeningCeremony
. What a way to open the One Young World Summit 2022 in
#Manchester
! 🐝
We look forward to three days of sharing ideas and raising the bar for what's possible to achieve as world leaders.