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Changing the Future: Youth Leading the Charge
The Future Is Now, Led by Youth, The UNICEF Youth-Led Advocacy Initiatives in 2024 gave Malaysian youth a voice. By participating in these programs, committed youth were able to advocate for change and make a tangible difference in the varied communities of Malaysia on matters such as education, climate resilience...
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Youth Mental Health Matters
Mental health is something we all deal with, and for young people, especially those with disabilities, it can sometimes feel like an uphill battle. That’s why the ‘Love Yourself’ campaign is here—to remind you that your mental health matters. This youth-led initiative, supported by UNICEF Malaysia, is all about cr...
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My top takeaways from the Youth Climate Adaptation Forum (YCAF)
On October 11, as our Climate and Environment intern at UNICEF Malaysia, I took over the UNICEF Instagram and Facebook story section to share my experience at the Youth Climate Adaptation Forum (YCAF). The YCAF aims to inspire and empower Malaysian youths to act on climate adaptation and resilience-building effor...
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Youth United
Children and young people, who make up a significant portion of Malaysia’s population, are at a crossroads. With children under 18 accounting for about 29% of the population in Malaysia, it’s crucial for them to have a say in shaping the future they will inherit. Every child has the right to a safe, healthy, and s...
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What the YELL is going on?
The climate crisis has always been an issue that I found hard to resonate with since it is often presented as a distant, unfixable problem and underscored with apocalyptic claims. I am also worried that certain communities fail to acknowledge their climate privilege at times since they are often untroubled by clim...