Today, gender discrimination still affects many young people all over the world. Our gender and the way we choose to express ourselves cannot be allowed to have an impact in the educational systems or at our workplace. We need to find solutions to encourage gender-sensitive approaches, fight stereotypes and ensure equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of gender, in all areas of life.

     How do I select relevant and valid information? How can I avoid being a mindless sheep chewing everything I’m fed?

    Today’s world offers young people multiple ways to instantly inform themselves about almost anything. The internet and traditional media - like TV – often serve as the main sources of keeping up to date with modern society. Critically analyzing and discerning true information is a must nowadays. These skills also need to be backed up by open-minded and respectful engagement in conversations, such as to lead to a truly constructive and useful dialogue.

    Young people are suffering from high rates of unemployment, precarious and exploitative working conditions as well as discrimination in the labour market and the workplace. Recognition and validation of different skills obtained through internships, apprenticeships, social work, informal education is imperative for a better integration of people in the workforce. The lack of information and adequate skills for future employment puts a stop to the full inclusion of youth in the labor pool. Therefore measures need to be taken in order to ensure quality employment for all.