On International Day for Biological Diversity, our Capacity4dev Ambassador Enrique Andrés del Castillo shares his insights on the crucial role of youth activism in ensuring the future of biodiversity and ecosystems.
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The role of the youth in international partnerships: the case of Ukraine and youth participation in reconstruction efforts
On the occasion of International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace, the Capacity4dev Team worked on an article highlighting the importance of young people’s contribution to peacebuilding and reconstruction, especially...
In innovation we trust: harnessing the power of innovation and creativity to challenge gender stereotypes in Georgia
On World Creativity and Innovation Day, I invite you to think out of the box: how can we harness the power of innovation and creativity to carve out new solutions to intricate challenges, such as gender stereotypes and inequality?
Empoderando a niños y jóvenes en América Latina y el Caribe
El mundo celebra el aniversario de la Declaración de los Derechos del Niño adoptada el 20 de noviembre de 1959 por la Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas. Aunque una de cada tres personas en todo el mundo es un menor, la...
Empowering children and youth in Latin America and the Caribbean
The world celebrates the anniversary of the Declaration of Children’s Rights adopted on 20 November 1959 by the UN General Assembly. Although one in three people worldwide is a minor, most societies still undervalue the opinion of...
Eradicating child labour in the food and fashion industries
An estimated 160 million children are engaged in child labour worldwide, the equivalent of 10% of the global child population. Of these, 70% are working in agriculture with a link to the fashion sector using goods to be exported...
Youth engagement for global action
The EU’s Development Education and Awareness Raising (DEAR) Programme funds projects across the European Union. The 10 latest projects were launched in July 2020. They focus primarily on empowering and engaging young people in...
Thematic series: Education and development
Education is one of the most fundamental factors in reducing poverty and improving health, gender equality, peace and stability.
Tackling malnutrition in all its forms
Ending hunger and malnutrition by 2030 will require approaches that go beyond targeting only stunting and wasting – agreed the participants of the Nutrition Seminar organised in March by the European Commission in Brussels.