Rapper Nicki Minaj is once again at the center of a major online conversation after sharing her thoughts on gender-related medical care for minors.

#NickiMinaj #HealthcareDebate #Parenting #YouthPolicy #PublicDiscussion #SocialIssues #CurrentEvents #CultureConversation

Canada’s economic strategy may be overlooking its most important asset: young people.

In our first Youth Voices op-ed, Alexander Zelenski argues Canada is underinvesting in youth talent, risking brain drain.

Read more: zurl.co/SWizp

#YouthVoices #InnovationPolicy #YouthPolicy #CanadaInnovation

Youth policy built on banners and conferences fails on streets and neighbourhoods, where exclusion, unemployment, and frustration grow daily.
By Yasir Zada Khan

Read more: thefridaytimes.com/19-Jan-2026/...

#YouthPolicy #UrbanGovernance #PakistanYouth #CityPlanning #Evidence

Pakistan’s Youth: Praised On Stage, Neglected On The Streets Pakistan’s youth are praised in speeches but excluded by weak governance, hostile cities, and data-driven optics that replace real policy and planning

Pakistan celebrates youth in speeches, but neglects them in cities—no parks, no mobility, no local governance to turn slogans into lives.
By Yasir Zada Khan

Read more: www.thefridaytimes.com/19-Jan-2026/...

#YouthPolicy #UrbanGovernance #PakistanYouth #CityPlanning #EvidenceBasedPolicy

Australia’s social media age ban is days away. Here is what it really means Public debate about Australia’s social media age ban has focused on parents and children. But the burden sits with platforms, and the deeper risks lie in what replaces young people’s online communities.

Australia’s social media age ban puts the compliance burden on platforms, not parents. But without safe alternatives, it risks cutting vulnerable young people off from support and community, writes Daniel Angus. #SocialMedia #YouthPolicy #OnlineSafety #DigitalRights #auspol

Thriving isn’t just about getting by, it’s about having support, opportunities, & confidence to shine. MCCOY’s 2026 Policy Agenda lifts up policies that help youth reach their full potential through strong schools, safe spaces, & access to mental health & mentorship supports.
#INlegis #YouthPolicy

Every young person deserves the chance to grow. That’s why MCCOY supports policies that help families build safe homes and connected communities where kids can thrive. MCCOY’s 2026 Public Policy Agenda launches November 18.
#Grow #YouthPolicy #HealthyFamilies #INlegis #MCCOY #Youth #YouthWorker

MCCOY’s 2026 Policy Agenda builds a stronger future for kids and families through better access to early learning, safe youth programs, and the supports every family deserves.
Because when children learn, Marion County grows.
#Learn #YouthPolicy #EducationForAll #INlegis #MCCOY

Council Member Kimbro Removes Kings Lane Items From Consent Agenda Council approves consent agenda while removing items related to Kings Lane as requested.

Nashville's Metropolitan Council just made pivotal moves for youth and environmental health—find out how these decisions could shape the city's future!

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#TN #CitizenPortal #LocalGovernance #YouthPolicy #EnvironmentalHealth #NashvilleCommunity

Nashville Council Approves Youth Policy Advisory Group and Air Quality Data Collection Grant Council members approve resolutions for youth policy and air quality data collection in Nashville.

Nashville's council is taking bold steps for the future, establishing a youth policy advisory group and securing funding for critical air quality initiatives!

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#TN #CitizenPortal #NashvilleYouth #YouthPolicy #EnvironmentalHealth #CommunityWellBeing

Dr Sahla Aroussi and Dr Emilio Ayos presenting

Dr Emilio Ayos (UBA) joined LSSI to explore how far-right narratives frame marginalized youth in Argentina as both dependent & dangerous. He highlighted punitive policy shifts -& the hope found in inclusive, local youth programs.

Read our article here bit.ly/3IA0Q5s
#YouthPolicy #SocialJustice

@aunz.theconversation.com @uk.theconversation.com @ukyouth.bsky.social @youthworkable.bsky.social @jamesweinberg1.bsky.social @jamessloam.bsky.social @stevebracegeog.bsky.social @rgs-ibghe.bsky.social - might be of interest! #nationalservice #gapyear #youthwork #youthpolicy

🔍 Dans quelle mesure la #jeunesse peut-elle influencer les politiques publiques?

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Youth Policy: How Can We Smooth the Rocky Pathway to Adulthood? - CEW Georgetown This CEW report examines the United States’ siloed and inadequate approach to youth policy against the backdrop of modern economic pressures.

The youth employment rate has experienced a double-digit decline over the past 20 years. The gap between the youth employment rate and the prime-age employment rate is now 9 percentage points wider than it was in 2000. #YouthPolicy bit.ly/3Eb6Muy

Youth Policy: How Can We Smooth the Rocky Pathway to Adulthood? - CEW Georgetown This CEW report examines the United States’ siloed and inadequate approach to youth policy against the backdrop of modern economic pressures.

Since 2000, the economy has been hit by 3 major recessions, with particularly detrimental effects for millennials. #YouthPolicy bit.ly/3Eb6Muy

#AcademicSky #Economy

Youth Policy: How Can We Smooth the Rocky Pathway to Adulthood? - CEW Georgetown This CEW report examines the United States’ siloed and inadequate approach to youth policy against the backdrop of modern economic pressures.

Our report, “Youth Policy: How Can We Smooth the Rocky Pathway to Adulthood?,” examines the inadequate approach to #youthpolicy in the US against the backdrop of economic pressures facing young people today. bit.ly/3Eb6Muy

Commission expands youth participation with new Youth Report, Eurobarometer survey and online debate The Commission is launching a new online debate on the Citizens' Engagement Platform, alongside the publication of the 2024 EU Youth Report and the latest Eurobarometer survey on young people's views.

The Commission is launching a new online debate building on the #YouthPolicy Dialogues that took place during the Commissions first 100 days. 61% of young Europeans are optimistic about the future of the EU. 60% say the EU has a positive impact on society ec.europa.eu/commission/p... #FutureOfEurope

Wrapped up the 7th Group of Senior Officials meeting in Malta preparing the Youth Ministers' Conference! Revised the draft declaration with member states & youth orgs and worked on conference planning. Excited for the next steps as it takes shape! 💪🌍 #YouthPolicy #CoEYouth

YPL staff talking around a conference table

Welcome! The Youth Policy Lab has joined BlueSky! Follow us to learn how we are informing public policy decisions that impact youth by analyzing data and evaluating programs to help society answer its most pressing questions. #youthpolicylab #youthpolicy

🚨 DEADLINE EXTENDED: Apply for the WFF Youth Policy Board by 26 January to join young leaders shaping the future of agrifood systems and policy advocacy! 🌱💡 👉 APPLY NOW wp.me/p23f03-c2p

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Chairman PMYP stresses the importance of cohesive approach to youth policy Chairman of the Prime Minister Youth Programme (PMYP) Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan Thursday stressed the importance of a cohesive approach to youth policy, emphasizing the need for youth empowerment throu...

Chairman PMYP stresses the importance of cohesive approach to youth policy
#RanaMashhoodAhmed #ChairmanPMYP #youthpolicy #approach
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