Podcasts about youth parliament

GSD Leader Keith Azopardi will be here to discuss the newly appointed members of the party's executive. Mr Azopardi will be joined by former GSD Leader, Daniel Feetham, who has been granted life membership of the party. We'll also hear from the Speaker of the House of Parliament. Karen Ramagge Phillips will be looking ahead to the launch of the first Youth Parliament in Gibraltar Also the latest sporting news with Jose Mari Ruiz.And with the school break round the corner, members of the GSLA will be in the studio announcing this year's summer sports programme. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cayman launches a Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians branch; Youth Parliament kicks off at 10am today; and the Development and Control Board is scheduled to consider a new Little Cayman subdivision this week.

Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone MSP speaks with Ellie Craig MSYP, Chair of the Scottish Youth Parliament. They talk about issues including: International Women's Day 2026 Youth participation and how young people shape democracy Gender representation and creating a more inclusive Parliament Social media's impact on political engagement Respectful political debate Encouraging higher voter turnout among young people

On the show today with Kelly-Anne Borge:1) Rowdy scenes at the Lincoln Red Imps and HNK Rijeca match last night - firefighters had to intervene as Croatian fans began misusing flares and fire crackers. Sports reporters Jose Mari Ruiz and Robin Sheppard Capurro reflect on the game, and round-up other sports news too2) 16-year-old student, Isabella Azopardi has addressed the UK Youth Parliament at the House of Commons.A very impressive teenager, Isabella was selected to represent Gibraltar following a recent essay competition.3) The Poppy Day appeal is launching today. The Chairman of the Gibraltar Branch of the Royal British Legion, Francis Brancato discusses the annual appeal to honour the courage and sacrifice of those who serve.4) A conference on safeguarding has reflected on how Gibraltar's agencies work together to protect the most vulnerable in our community. CEO of the Care Agency and Chairperson of both the Child Protection Committee and the Safeguarding Adults Board, Carlos Banderas, is in the studio. 5) Classical guitarist Keith Vinnicombe will perform a special concert at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in aid of the GBC Open Day.The evening will feature timeless works, as well as Vinnicombe's own original compositions - he plays some live music for us in the studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Deputy Mayor of Mildura Ali Cupper talks Update on the campaign to improve the condition of roads in our region, EOIs for our Youth Parliament team now open and the Endorsement of the 10-year Financial Plan at last week’s Council meeting... www.mildura.vic.gov.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal member for Mallee Anne Webster talks Shadow Resources Minister was here for a flying visit to Lalbert, Rupanyup, Horsham and Ouyen earlier this week and they visited a farm which has been left in a bad way by a mining company, Calling young people under 25 do you want to be a pollie? Mildura council are running a Youth Parliament and AFL Grand Final weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4e édition du National Youth Parliament : de plus en plus de jeunes s'intéressent à la situation actuelle du pays by TOPFM MAURITIUS

National Youth Parliament : les travaux ont pris fin après deux jours de débats by TOPFM MAURITIUS

National Youth Parliament : la Private Notice Question adressée à la ministre des Technologies Marie Fanny Zameer by TOPFM MAURITIUS

4éme édition du National Youth Parliament à l'Assemblée nationale : le lancement officiel a eu lieu aujourd'hui by TOPFM MAURITIUS

Youth Parliament is there to give aspiring politicians a taste of a future career, but after three decades the value of the event is in question A former politician says change is needed to the Youth Parliament system if it's to stay relevant.MP-turned political commentator Peter Dunne says the scheme isn't just "a rag-tag collection of young people coming together for a couple of days to play at being MPs," but if the event is going to be taken seriously, more consistency is required around its processes.That's not the case at the moment, in everything from how the teens are selected to the quality of the mentorship they're getting.The tri-annual event usually passes under the media radar, but this year's event was overshadowed by what a handful of Youth MPs said was censorship of their speeches.…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Last week, MPs were replaced by their younger counterparts during Youth Parliament 2025, and just like real Parliament, there was plenty of drama. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

WA Youth Parliament's Daisy Pilsworth and Luke Shirdon 090725See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Youth MPs are pushing back against claims of censorship at Youth Parliament. Brynn Pierce spoke to Corin Dann.

In today's episode, Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been found not guilty of racketeering and two charges of sex trafficking, but guilty of two prostitution charges - one of which related to ex-partner and singer 'Cassie' Ventura, who gave evidence as a witness, Qantas is dealing with the fallout of a massive cyber attack, affecting six million customers, Spain has seen the hottest June since records began, and parts of the country were expected to reach 41C on Thursday, youth MPs are pushing back against claims of censorship at Youth Parliament, the United Kingdom's Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, has been forced to publicly back his finance minister after she appeared upset in Parliament, and Bluebridge's new ferry Livia arrived in Wellington.

Youth MPs are accusing the government of censoring them over changes to their speeches in Parliament. The 11th Youth Parliament is underway, drawing young people from all over the country to Wellington to debate and speak about what matters most to them. Some rangatahi say they were told to avoid criticising the current government, and feel let down by the process. But organisers insist the changes are just recommendations and suggestions. Giles Dexter reports.

There's growing claims of Youth Parliament censorship. Some young people say they've been told their speeches can't be critical of the Government. But organisers say although changes are sometimes suggested - Youth MPs make the final call on speech content. Nate Wilbourne is part of the Youth Parliament and says it feels like a mandate. He says he was sent an edited version of his speech that cut most of it, but he's sticking with the original. "I'm here to give my voice on what I care about and what my community back in Brightwater and my electorate care about." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith joins Herald now to discuss the Government's new announcement and sentence structure for a one-punch attack, also known as a 'coward's punch' we also hear today new charges and sentences for minor shop lifting. UTA has moved swiftly to drop Bob Vylan, the punk duo at the heart of a scandal in the UK over their performance at Glastonbury Festival. It's understood that UTA executives made the call over the weekend to part ways with Bobby Vylan and Bobbie Vylan after assessing what was said on stage.The protocols followed for this year's Youth Parliament are the same as previous years, the Ministry of Youth Development says after accusations of censorship however, the email sent to one Youth MP carries the subject line "changes required", and stated the ministry "have had to make some changes".Israel has continued their bombing campaign of Gaza today targeting a seaside café that was used as a space for journalists and activists to meet. No mention of the café as a site that Hamas was associated with.=================================Come support the work we're doing by becoming a Patron of ⁠⁠#BHN⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/BigHairyNews⁠=================================Merch available at www.BHNShop.nz Like us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/BigHairyNews Follow us on Twitter.@patbrittenden @Chewie_NZFollow us on BlueskyPat @patbrittenden.bsky.socialChewie @chewienz.bsky.socialEmily @iamprettyawesome.bsky.socialMagenta @xkaosmagex.bsky.social

Crystal Orderson is joined by Sandiswa Gwele, Director of the Ukhanyo Foundation, to discuss the P20 Youth Parliament — a youth-led policy dialogue taking place as part of Youth Day commemorations. Hosted in Cape Town’s Good Hope Chamber, the event brings together young MPs, activists, ministers, and legislators to address youth unemployment and economic exclusion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's Pod Bites, Callum Morrissey , a 15-year-old Welsh Youth Parliament member of Clwyd West and young ambassador for the Food Foundation, discusses the Youth Parliament's efforts to tackle child poverty in Wales.Click here for the Food Foundation Manifesto and here to sign up for the newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month, Lord Lee and Alex are joined by Member of Youth Parliament, Cameron Holt. At just 16 years old, Cameron's goal is to get the government to recognise it is failing children with financial literacy. He believes, that through incorporating it into the curriculum, children will increase their confidence in a post-education world, and be more wary of the dangers of online fraud and debt. In the episode, the trio unpack the issues facing children and young people. From ways schools, parents and grandparents can increase young people's interest in finances, to a petition Cameron has started which he hopes will make financial education statutory in secondary schools across the UK.The podcast rounds up with an update from Lord Lee's portfolio, including news on holdings Town Centre Securities (TOWN), Concurrent Technologies (CNC) and PZ Cussons (PZC), plus his take on how Donald Trump will affect the UK. Click here to sign Cameron's petition to make financial lessons statutory in schools. If you have any questions you want to pose to Lord Lee and Alex, write to alex.newman@ft.comRead Cameron's article for the Investors' Chronicle hereTimestamps1:16 Cameron Holt 5:04 What needs to change with financial education 6:03 Lord Lee's experience of learning about finance 9:59 Cameron's study12:55 NatWest shares14:24 Do schools offer financial advice on university 16:14 How to bridge the gap in financial literacy among children 21:35 Cameron's petition 24:51 Updates on Lord Lee's portfolio 27:45 Town Centre Securities29:42 Supermarket Income Reit30:41 Concurrent Technologies31:47 PZ CussonsClaim your first 12 weeks of Investors' Chronicle Print + Digital for just £12. You will get instant access to our website and app, plus the magazine delivered to your door every week. To start your trial, visit www.investorschronicle.co.uk/podcasttrial *After your 12-week trial you will pay just £62 every 13 weeks by direct debit. If you're not entirely satisfied, you can cancel up to 5 business days before your renewal date and only pay the £12 already debited. This offer is for UK subscribers only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Civil unrest linked to Mozambique's disputed October election continues to grip the country. More than 30 people have been killed in a fresh bout of violence. Monday's decision by Mozambique's top court confirming long-ruling party Frelimo's victory in the election has sparked new nationwide protests by opposition groups and their supporters who say the vote was rigged. Frelimo's offices, police stations, banks and factories have been looted, vandalised and set ablaze around the country. The capital Maputo was however reported quiet YESTERDAY with people waiting for word on the next course of action from opposition leader, Venancio Mondlane who has fled the country. For the latest Udo Carelse spoke to David Fardo, a Social Activist and President of Mozambique's Youth Parliament ...

We tried a lighthearted Youth Parliament story. Not everyone loved it. So we talked to the NWT's Speaker of the House about how we get and nurture politicians.

It's not so much that Ollie has a problem with it. Moreso that he wants to protect the youth from the harsh realities that come with being an MLA in the North. And Mr. Speaker has a problem with that.

If the election south of the border is any indication, interest in politics is high, but engagement at the local level isn't showing that. For more, we spoke with Newfoundland and Labrador's Youth Parliament vice-president Kate Cadigan, director at large Ben Wheaton, and Municipalities N.L. president Amy Coady.

After David Cameron's return to government, Alicia McCarthy looks at what it's like being a cabinet minister in the House of Lords. Also - how does our food get from field to plate? And can we spot the Prime Minister of tomorrow in a meeting of the Youth Parliament?

Tian Liu has been selected as a member of the Youth Parliament Leeds. She advocates for youth voice, climate action and making mental health support accessible. She taslks with representatives from the UK governemnt, youth groups and has met with King Charles. Tian has a passion for social mobility, justice and activism. She aims to understand difficulties within her own community and to provide solutions. 11th October, 2023 was International Day of the Girl and to coincide with that, WOW (Women of the World) launched a brand new festival especially for girls, based on recent research into girls' wellbeing.The WOW Foundation released its 2023 WOW Young Leaders Directory profiling girls and non-binary young people from across the globe, who are demonstrating extraordinary leadership in activism and leading campaigns for change. Tian Liu is one of the young leaders that has been chosen.The featured track on this episode is "Northern Flame" by the fantastic Emma Johnson's Gravy Boat, from her debut album also entitled "Northern Flame" which you can buy on Bandcamp (links below).  The band will next be playing at the Howard Assembly Rooms on Sunday, 26th November. https://thewowfoundation.com/https://twitter.com/WOWisGlobalhttps://www.instagram.com/wowglobal/https://www.instagram.com/wowglobal/https://www.facebook.com/emmajohnsonmusichttps://twitter.com/emmajohnsonsaxhttps://www.instagram.com/emmajohnsonmusic/http://www.emmajohnsonsgravyboat.bandcamp.com/https://www.songkick.com/concerts/41289830-jasmine-myra-at-howard-assembly-room?utm_source=11593&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=ticket-link&utm_content=10159986I make no money from this podcast and all I ask is that you enjoy it, tell your friends and if you could leave me a review I would be most grateful.If you know of someone you think would make a great guest, do get in touch - hazelmillichamp@gmail.com.Do send an mp3 or a wav if you would like your track featuring on an episode.

Lindell Wilson, President of the Sint Maarten Youth Parliament, joined the show, sharing insights about the goals, achievements, and functioning of the Youth Parliament. The important role of youth representation in the development of our country was highlighted, linking the ongoing work at SZV in the areas of Innovation, Lifestyle & Self-Care, and Managing Change. An insightful dialogue about what it takes to implement innovative solutions to improve the quality of life for residents of Sint Maarten.This episode of Me & SZV featured SZV hosts: Charonne Holder & Parveen Boertje.For more information about SZV: www.szv.sx     Follow us!LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-&-health-insurances-szvFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SZV.orgInstagram:@szv.sxYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeE1fPIDAmA0qzHJ6oOUFWwContact us: info@szv.sx       

In the headlines: Youth parliamentarians sharpen their skills for the upcoming Youth Parliament, and the Government of Saint Lucia implements another post-COVID-19 Income Support Plan. For more government developments, visit: www.govt.lc

Get ready to meet McKenzie-Kohl Tuckett, a dynamic Bermudian who's making waves at the University of Bristol and Hong Kong. From her passion for wiener dogs to her unique backstage requests, McKenzie isn't your average student. She'll share her love for pink, her latest vacation to Paris, her experience at a Beyonce concert, and why she would choose Earl Grey tea in a celebrity green room.Delving into her foray into politics, McKenzie reveals how she represented Bermuda at the UK House of Commons. Find out how her involvement in Bermuda's Youth Parliament shifted her perspective on the importance of civic engagement and ignited her political ambitions. We'll also explore the steps she's taking to reach her goals, including her exchange program at the University of Hong Kong and the pivotal role her support system plays in her journey.In our conversation, McKenzie gets real about her mother's sacrifices that shaped her path, her fear of public speaking, and the importance of a global mindset. We discuss her future aspirations, her definition of success, and how her experience in Bermuda's Youth Parliament shaped her political ambitions. Wrapping things up, Trust us, this chat with Mackenzie is a rollercoaster of insights and experiences you won't want to miss!

Year 12 student Emer joins Pablo to discuss what it's been like growing up in Dampier, how she got involved with Youth Parliament and what's next for her once she finishes school.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on CLD Talks Ben and Conor travelled to the Scottish Youth Parliament Office in Edinburgh! We sat down with SYP CEO Jamie Dunlop and MSYP/ SYP Vice Chair Ellie Craig. We spoke with them about what the youth parliament does on a day to day basis, and their experience within the Scottish Youth Parliament and why they got involved with this brilliant organisation! We hope you enjoy this weeks episode! Please follow us on twitter @CLDTalks For more information on the Scottish Youth Parliament read below: Young people aged 14-25 have until midnight on Friday 1st September to sign up as a candidate in SYP's elections – register at syp.org.uk/elections From 6th November to 19th November 2023, young people across Scotland will vote to elect the MSYPs who will represent them for the next two years  You can find out more about the Elections on the SYP website at syp.org.uk/elections and look out for more details in the coming weeks on SYP's social media channels - @OfficialSYP

In this week's episode, Han is joined by Eva Woods. Eva is a Member of the Youth Parliament for Peterborough, representing young people aged 11-18 in the city. Eva has personal experience with disordered eating, and as part of her campaign is redesigning the teaching provided around eating disorders.During Eva's first year, she campaigned on issues including universal access to free school meals, the engagement of first-time voters and sexual harassment in schools, an issue linked centrally to the development of my own eating disorder.In this week's episode, we discuss:Eva's experience of working as a youth member of parliament, and how she became interested in politics and working for the Peterborough council.The presence of sexual harassment in schools and the reasons Eva chose this to be a key part of her manifesto and why she is working to reduce sexual harassment in schools.The need for an improved curriculum around eating disorders in school, and how increasing a sense of self and identity could help to reduce the onset and prevalence of eating disorders.The role and responsibility of adults working with school-aged children in recognising and responding to mental health conditions e.g. eating disorders. `The importance of advocacy in eating disorders, how this relates to social justice, and the difficulty of advocating for yourself against the eating disorder.Please note that this podcast discusses eating disorder topics that some individuals may find triggering. Please check in with yourself along the way, and remember this is not a replacement for clinical support and advice.To find out more about Eva and her campaign work, you can follow her on Twitter @evawoodsmyp or email at Eva.Woods@peterborough.gov.uk.

Our guest Oliver McCourty is UK's Chief Opportunity Officer, elected member of the Youth Parliament, CEO and Founder of OpportunityM. He is a gentleman dedicated to creating and equalizing career, social and skills development opportunities for people through a sustainable, science-backed solution.  He takes us through his journey to overcoming some major challenges that changed the course of his life and his mission to create the “uber for life changing opportunities. On this episode, our host (Charles Moka) and our guest discuss the following; Building and sustaining a powerful network How to strategically navigate insightful conversations with leaders Challenges young people face in accessing opportunities Oliver's reasons for dropping out of college How to think outside the box How to keep your team motivated and aligned to your company/project's vision  Journey to starting his company, his approach for applying leadership centered on kindness to sustaining this company and so much more.  Consider taking these actions: Follow our guest on LinkedIn at Oliver McCourty and visit his website at https://opportunitym.com Leave a comment(s) and let us know what you think about this episode Subscribe to the Principled Minds Podcast on anywhere you listen to your podcasts  Email PrincipledMind@gmail.com if you have any inquiries or would like to join as a guest/speaker or a podcast sponsor

If you or someone you know is aged 15 to 24, is interested in politics, and wants a fun and unique experience, you'll want to hear this interview. The provincial Youth Parliament for NL is taking place again this May - and there are still spots available to take part. Benjamin Wheaton is on the board of directors of the Newfoundland and Labrador Youth Parliament.

For the very first time, two Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people will be able to apply for a scholarship to represent their electorate in the Y NSW's 2023 Youth Parliament program. Past Participant in the program, Wiradjuri Wailwan man Ethan Floyd is encouraging young Indigenous people in NSW to join the program as it offers a unique opportunity to be heard and contribute to meaningful change.

This week you'll hear from a group of diverse young women challenging structures and systems and really shaking things up.We start the show with Dana Alshaer, a proud Palestinian who'll educate us on the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement, also known as BDS. She also explains why some people are reluctant to support this movement.And later in the show, we'll be joined by Danya, Razaz and Ladan, a trio whose teacher training bill passed in the Youth Parliament!

This month, the "Next Generation" program with Samodha Silva, who was appointed as the 'Governor' of the South Australian State Youth Parliament. - දකුණු ඕස්ට්‍රේලියා ප්‍රාන්තයේ තරුණ පාර්ලිමේන්තුවේ 'ආණ්ඩුකාර' තනතුරට පත්වුණු සමෝධා සිල්වා සමඟ, SBS සිංහල සේවයේ දිනේෂා දිල්රුක්ෂි විජේසූරිය ගෙන එන "Next Generation - මීළඟ පරපුර" වැඩසටහනට සවන්දෙන්න

Interview with young Assyrian Sargis Yokhanna who is a member of the Iraqi youth parliament who believes in the Assyrian involvement in Iraqi politics.

Youth parliamentarians Hades Slater and Holly Ellis share their experiences of LGBTQIA+ inclusive education as regional youth, and discuss the Gender, Sexual, and Romantic Minorities Inclusive Education Bill 2022 that they presented to Youth Parliament.Rapstress and Leo icon Julai speaks on their artistic inspirations, and unpacks the meaning behind the lyrics from their latest tracks 'Coffee n Sex' and 'Baddie Bttms'. You can check out all things Julai on their website here. (18+)Songs:Femininity by Emma VolardBaddie Bttms by JulaiCoffee n Sex by Julai

Questions to Ministers CAMILLA BELICH to the Minister of Education: What reports has he seen about trends in training and apprenticeships? SIMON COURT to the Minister of Transport: Does he stand by his statement, "I regularly reinforce my expectations that Waka Kotahi and other agencies spend money in a proportionate and reasonable way"; if so, in which cases, if any, have these expectations not been met? TANGI UTIKERE to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: What announcements has she made regarding He Poutama Rangatahi? NICOLA WILLIS to the Minister of Finance: Does he consider that fiscal and monetary policy decisions in the past two years have in any way exacerbated the cost of living crisis; if so, how? GLEN BENNETT to the Minister of Revenue: How can eligible New Zealanders ensure they receive the first Cost of Living Payment on 1 August? CHRIS BISHOP to the Minister of Housing: What was Kainga Ora's net surplus or deficit after tax for the third quarter of the 2021-22 financial year compared to forecast, and is she satisfied with the performance of Kainga Ora? RACHEL BROOKING to the Minister of Conservation: What recent announcements has she made regarding the Milford Opportunities Project? PENNY SIMMONDS to the Minister of Education: Does he agree with comments made by the former chief executive of Otago Polytechnic, Phil Ker, about the Government's polytechnic reform that "Not a single dollar has been put into improving outcomes for learners, not a single dollar to strengthening the regional providers, and so the issues that we had before Mr Hipkins started this misguided venture are not only still there, they're worse"? Hon JULIE ANNE GENTER to the Minister of Transport: Does he stand by his statement, "The time for fine words on climate change is over, we actually need to start the transition"; if so, how does the Government's transport policy reflect this? SHANAN HALBERT to the Minister of Transport: What recent announcements has the Government made about supporting public transport users? SIMON WATTS to the Minister of Local Government: Does she agree with the Prime Minister's statement that "it will not be the policy of any government I lead to embark on another substantial reform of local government or governance unless it is sought and unless there is broad consensus amongst local government about the need for and the direction of change"; if so, does she believe there is broad consensus among local government on her Three Waters reforms? Dr ANAE NERU LEAVASA to the Minister for Youth: What recent announcements has she made about Youth Parliament?

Last week Parliament was taken over by the new leaders Youth Parliament - an opportunity for rangatahi to speak and the rest of us to pay attention.

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National Party deputy leader Nicola Willis has defended Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern after she faced criticism for taking a photo with a crowd while not wearing a mask. The photo, posted to Ardern's Facebook and Instagram accounts was to celebrate the 2022 Youth Parliament, and was taken on a staircase in the Beehive on Tuesday. Also in the photo are Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro, Deputy Speaker Adrian Rurawhe, Minister for Youth Priyanca Radhakrishnan, and National's youth spokesperson Matt Doocey. Only one person in the crowded photo is visibly wearing a mask. Willis told Morning Report controversy around the photo was unwarranted. "Let's be sensible about that. I think many people have taken their mask off for a photo, and that's all that happened there, and I don't think that's unreasonable." It comes as there is renewed concern about the latest wave of Covid-19 More than 10,000 new cases were reported on Tuesday, along a further 21 Covid-related deaths. Nearly 790 people are in hospital with the virus, including 20 in ICU.

Youth MP for Meirion Dwyfor meets Youth MP for Wimbledon South Mark Bittlestone in a heated Parliamentary Debate...

I am so happy to be sharing this powerful conversation with Yumna Hussen, co-author of Struggles of War. Yumna is a multi-hyphenate growth enthusiast, committed to influencing transformational change to ensure marginalised young people's voices are directly embedded in policy making. She is the elected Deputy Member of Youth Parliament for Birmingham and the Chair of Birmingham Aspiring Youth Council, representing 200,000+ young people in UK Youth Parliament. I would recommend you listen to Yumna's TED talk. In this conversation, we talk how it is time to grow our own collective resilience. Now's the time that we need to reevaluate our education. How now is the time that we need to remember that we as individuals have far more impact when we give ourselves the permission to seek a renewed sense of possibility for our own communities. When we work together, when we collaborate, in which we can actually develop ourselves into active citizens who want to create a difference, you are reimagining the systems that we live in with a limitless potential, and we have the agency to redefine our lives on our own terms. A must listen to!

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Razia wants to win Pakistan's first Olympic gold medal for women's boxing; student teacher Iqra is a guide on Karachi's first tourist bus tour; top boy scout Rizwaan started Pakistan's Youth Parliament and young lawyer Faiza has created Asia's first female troupe of improvisational comedians. They are just some of the young people determined to put their home city on the map for good reasons rather than bad. In 2013 Karachi was described as the most dangerous mega-city in the world where political gang warfare, terrorist bomb blasts, targeted killings, kidnapping and extortion were everyday occurrences. But in the past two years the security situation has been brought under control and citizen-led activities to reclaim Karachi's public spaces are blossoming again, particularly by young people under 30 who make up two thirds of Pakistan's population. Walls that were once covered with political slogans and hate speech are now painted over with murals celebrating the city's history and diversity. Nightlife is once again booming with arts and culture back on the stage. This spring's annual all-night Aalmi Mushaira, held in the Karachi Expo Centre, attracted thousands of Urdu poetry lovers of all ages and backgrounds. And the comedy scene is thriving, drawing new audiences and challenging stereotypes with internationally successful acts such as Saad Haroon. Join Karachi radio journalist Noreen Shams Khan to discover a Pakistan that you do not usually hear about. (Photo: A young pupil at Karachi's first all-girls boxing club. Credit: Culture Wise Productions)