YouthTalks: Recent Episodes
State of Youth
This podcast is a space to talk about hot topics for youth and activists from all over the world. We will publish one episode every two weeks and we will talk about youth activism, environment, mobilizing communities and so much more. We will have diverse and amazing guests and ask the hard and interesting questions but we will also have lots of fun!
In this episode of YouthTalks, youth board member Christopher, discusses art and activism in mental health with Ally Zlatar.
Ally Zlatar is the founder of The Starving Artist, an initiative that helps broaden perspectives and raise awareness on eating disorders and mental illness through art. She also founded The Starving Artist Scholarship Fund which helps people access inpatient treatment for eating disorders.
Ally Zlatar is the recipient of the Princess Diana Legacy Award (2021), the British Citizen Award (2022) and gained special recognition from Y20 (Youth 20 paired with G20 Summit).
You can follow Ally Zlatar on Instagram here! (@allyzlatar)
In this episode, Sri Nihal, Aaron and Anastasiia, the top 3 finalists of the 2023 International Children's Peace Prize, talk with Rena, winner of the 2022 International Children's Peace Prize, and 2 Youth Board members, Alyan and Konstantinos, about their projects and their experiences in youth participation.
In this episode, Sri Nihal, one of the top 3 finalists of the 2023 International Children's Peace Prize, talks with KidsRights' Head of Programs about his personal experience and activism and what being a finalist means for him and his work for a cleaner environment.
In this episode, Aaron, one of the top 3 finalists of the 2023 International Children's Peace Prize, talks with KidsRights' Head of Programs, about his personal experience and activism and what being a finalist means for him and his work about the rights of children with imprisoned parents.
In this episode of YouthTalks, David, intern at KidsRights, and Ujjwal Dubey, one of the authors behind the KidsRights Index, discuss this unique report, uncovering the sources and sharing the highlights of this valuable document. Discover how this influential tool can empower youth to make a difference through activism.
In this episode of YouthTalks, Selin, one of our youth board's member, talks with a very special guest, namely professor Sonia Levingston, an incontestably expert when it comes to children’s rights in the digital age. Is privacy a luxury these days? Can you live your life as you choose without having everyone commenting on it or know about…? Listen to Selin and Sonia discuss many topics including online privacy, parental guidance, personal data and digital literacy.
In this episode of YouthTalks, following up on the State of Youth campaign which gave all members of our community the chance to get involved and have your say about the CRC General Comment 26, our Youth Board member Konstantinos talks with Philip D. Jaffé, Vice-Chair of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child. He explains the role of CRC Committee, the General Comment 26, as well as the importance of child participation when it comes to matters that affect them.
During this episode, the 2021 International Peace Prize finalist and Youth Board member Christina Adane talks with activist, Camden Francis, founder of a non-profit that donates non-perishable food items to underprivileged housing communities and homeless shelters in Massachusetts. Together with Christina, they discuss Camden’s journey and his approach to fight against food insecurity.
During this episode, the 2019 International Peace Prize winner and Youth Board member Divina Maloum talks with peace activist, Reagan Ohene Kobby, about his activism and leadership, and why it is important for young people to participate in peace building.
During this episode, the State of Youth's Project Manager Ludovica talks with the winner of the International Children's Peace Prize 2022, Rena Kawasaki, about her activism, why it is important for young people to participate in local and international decision making and the power they hold!
During this episode, the State of Youth's Project Officer Lauren talks with one of the finalists of the International Children's Peace Prize 2022, Autumn Peltier about her activism, how she started and is well-known as the "water protector" and how she is now moving to raise her voice also about other indigenous issues in her home country, Canada!
During this episode, the State of Youth's Project Officer Marie talks with one of the protagonists from the documentary Shadow Game, SK about his journey to Europe from Afghanistan, the challenges he faced, his dream and hopes!
During this episode, the State of Youth's Project Manager Ludovica talks with one of the 2021 International Children's Peace Prize finalists, Christina Adane about her nomination, activism and healthy food systems for youth!
During this episode, one of our Young Changemakers and collaborator Marie-Pier talks with the 2016 International Children's Peace Prize winners Kehkashan Basu about her foundation Green Hope, the importance of youth change making and localised action!
During this first episode of our second season, one of our Young Changemakers and collaborator Avinash Reddy talks with the 2021 International Children's Peace Prize winners Vihaan and Nav about the importance of a clean environment and the danger of air pollution!
In this new episode of YouthTalks you can listen to our amazing Youth Board Member and founder of Swim For Change Christopher Kleynhans talk to activist Thomas Hugo, about adult and youth leadership, what it takes to be a good leader and how disregarding youth's opinions impacts our future!
In this new episode of YouthTalk you can listen to our amazing Youth Member and child's rights activist Abraham Keita talk to two of State of Youth's awesome Chapter Leaders, Malik from the US and Elia from the Philippines, about their experience in changemaking and what it means to be a young leader.
Our Youth Board member, Konstantinos, talks with Januka and Splendor, two participants of the #CovidUnder19 Initiative, discussing about young life during the pandemic, vaccination inequality and ways to move forward, getting young people a seat at the table.
Listen to our Youth Board Member Garvita interact with 20 year old Fionn Ferreira who is on the quest to solve plastic pollution crisis through his innovations! Fionn shows us all that youth has the power to create a sustainable world.
In this episode, our Youth Board Members Mariann and Mo talk with Javonte Francis, young activist, filmaker and member of the American NGOs Beyond Differences about how discrimination has consequences on young people's lives and what we can do to bridge these gaps.
In this episode, our Youth Board Members Mariann and Mo talk with two members of the Mexican NGOs El Futuro Florece about youth involvement in politics and the democratic process.
During this first episode, our Youth Board member Garvita Gulhati and environmentalist Gary Bencheghib, talk about the importance of Earth day and how young people can do more for our Mother Earth every day!