Join us in celebrating International Youth Day (IYD) 2024 with a special podcast episode featuring 3rd generation WAVE Youth Ambassadors Doga Gunduz (Cyprus) and Selin Özünaldim (Türkiye)! This year’s IYD theme, „From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development,“ emphasizes the vital role of digital technologies and innovations in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and showcases the incredible contributions of young people in this transformative journey. In alignment with this theme, Doga and Selin share their personal journeys as feminist activists, discussing the challenges they have faced and the broader goals and impacts of their activism. They highlight the significant role that Gen Z plays in driving change, offering a comprehensive understanding of the dedication and resilience required to make a difference. Their stories are a testament to the power and potential of the younger generation in leading the charge for a gender equal future.
Be inspired and gain valuable insights into the world of youth activism. Whether you are an aspiring activist or looking for ways to support and navigate your activist journey, this episode is for you!
Doga Gunduz
Cyprus
“It is empowering to see that you are a part of a bigger community. There are many other youth activists like me around the world and this community keeps growing. We are a very bold generation and that is great to see! We are courageous, and we are not afraid to voice our opinions and we shouldn’t be.”
Selin Özünaldim
Türkiye
“The issues we are facing, we are not facing them on our own. That creates power and inner strength, and just being able to reach out to other women from different organizations from all across the globe is so empowering – because there are so many things that you can learn from each other.“
Exciting news: If you are a young feminist activist looking to broaden your impact across Europe, keep an eye on the WAVE Youth Ambassadors‘ social media channels. We will be announcing the call for a new generation of WAVE Youth Ambassadors in the coming months!
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