Bogota Summit 2017

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Extremely Together - A guide to countering violent extremism

Summit 2016 in Ottawa highlights

VIDEOS

Countering Violent Extremism: A Peer-to-Peer Guide by Extremely Together

Countering Violent Extremism: A Peer-to-Peer Guide by Extremely Together

'You can't just use force to counter terrorism, you need ideas.'

'You can't just use force to counter terrorism, you need ideas.'

One Young World Summit Bogotá 2017

One Young World Summit Bogotá 2017

One Young World 2016 Summit Highlights

One Young World 2016 Summit Highlights

Leading global change: Ambassadors in Action 2016

Leading global change: Ambassadors in Action 2016

How can you fight extremism with an unarmed police force? | Mary-Kate Portley

How can you fight extremism with an unarmed police force? | Mary-Kate Portley

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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

There are no shortcuts to success

Born in the Balkans during a tumultuous time, Milena Milićević, Founder & CEO of INAT Centre, sheds light on empathy, passion and overcoming challenges.

March 27

Selina Neirok Leem: ‘a small island girl with big dreams’

To celebrate International Women’s Day, the World Bank spoke to Ambassador Selina Leem for her take on the future of her country, Marshall Islands.

March 23

The young leaders bringing a smile to the unhappiest countries on earth

Here's what Ambassadors are doing to make the world's unhappiest countries a better place to live.

March 20

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Top News

One Young World Remembers Ahmed Kathrada

One Young World Counsellor, Ahmed Kathrada, who endured Robben Island alongside Nelson Mandela passes away. 

March 28

First counter-extremism guide for young people by young people launches

The guide comes from Extremely Together, a group of leading young counter-extremism experts, seeking to mobilise young people against violent extremism.

March 28

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Opportunities

GLOBAL REACH

One Young World has a network over 7,000 young leaders running impactful projects in all 196 countries.

This map shows the size of delegations representing each nation since the first One Young World Summit in 2010.

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What is One Young World?

One Young World is the preeminent global forum for young leaders aged 18-30 and gathers the brightest young leaders from around the world, empowering them to make lasting connections and develop solutions to some of the world's most pressing issues.

We stage an annual Summit where the most valuable young talent from global and national companies, NGOs, universities and other forward-thinking organisations are joined by world leaders.

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