Young Dialogues features young and spirited critical thinkers, problem solvers and future thought leaders with unique perspectives to foster sustainable development, form partnerships, and connect our futures.
The youth of today are the future leaders of BRICS countries. Therefore, they need to be included in discourses shaping tomorrow’s decisions.
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Changing geopolitics
BRICS countries are adamant about renewing and refreshing the current status quo and geopolitics to advance the alliance, boost its member’s economies, and change how the world previously saw them.
In this episode, we looked at representation, a word that has become topical with the current ongoing geopolitical climate shift.
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Representation matters for youth within BRICS nations because it ensures that their diverse perspectives, needs, and aspirations are considered in decision-making processes.
Youth representation
Adequate representation can lead to policies, programs and initiatives that address the unique challenges young people face, such as education, unemployment, health care and social issues.
It also empowers youth to actively shape their country’s future actively, fostering a sense of belonging and participation in developing their nations.
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To further extend on representation, the episode looks at how the global south had been represented to the world and how the youth and social media are helping shift these narratives for the world to see the global south in a positive light.
