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When a comedian's joke about expecting intimacy after buying a Rs 370 biryani went viral, six young Indian men decided to share what modern masculinity really means to them. Their honest reflections on consent, empathy, and respect are changing the conversation.
Britain's government is asking young people to help design new online safety rules before a major summit next week. Nearly 50,000 people have responded so far, but officials want more kids to share what digital life really feels like.
Zein fled Syria at five and lost fluency in Arabic while building a new life in Australia. Now 17, she's learning that embracing both her Syrian heritage and Australian home makes her whole.
Annaliese Holland is spending her final months doing something remarkable: teaching thousands of young Australians that talking about death doesn't have to be frightening. Her honest conversations about end-of-life choices are breaking down taboos and helping families everywhere.
More than 60% of Japanese local governments actively sought children's opinions in 2024 to shape policies affecting their lives. All 47 prefectures and over 1,100 municipalities used face-to-face meetings and online chats to hear directly from young people.
Two cheerful stoats named Milo and Tina will represent the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina, chosen by Italian schoolchildren from over 1,600 entries. These sibling weasels are already winning hearts with their inclusive backstory and mountain spirit.
Forty children from across Malawi sat down with government officials to demand more funding for schools and food security in their country's upcoming national budget. Their voices are now shaping how millions of dollars will be spent on the next generation.