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Energizer 7 | Voices of Youth - Global Youth Engagement and
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Advocacy

MAIN TOPIC: Global Youth Engagement and Advocacy

OBJECTIVES:
Provide a safe, inclusive space for young people to express themselves on issues like climate
change, gender equality, and human rights.

Enhance digital literacy and communication skills by encouraging youths to create and share
digital content.
Build a global youth movement that amplifies voices from underrepresented communities

and drives social change.
Connect youth from diverse backgrounds, fostering understanding, empathy, and solidarity.
Encourage critical thinking and informed opinions by providing resources and educational
materials.

SUGGESTED GROUP SIZE: Primarily designed for individual use, but can be integrated into group
activities in schools, youth organizations, or community groups. Suitable for groups wanting to
collaborate on joint storytelling or advocacy campaigns. Facilitators can use the platform for

classroom activities or community-based youth engagement projects, encouraging participation
and group reflection on shared topics.

RESOURCES / MATERIAL:
Digital Tools: Access to a computer, smartphone, or tablet with internet connectivity.

Content Creation Tools: Guidance on writing blogs, producing videos, taking impactful
photographs, and using social media for advocacy.
Learning Resources: UNICEF-provided guides on advocacy techniques, storytelling tips, and

media literacy.
Supportive Community: Access to a global network of peers, mentors, and youth activists for
collaboration and feedback.
Platform Features: Blogs, multimedia submissions, discussion forums, and mentorship
opportunities.

IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS OF THE ACTIVITY USING THIS TOOL:
Registration and Orientation: Youth participants create an account on the platform and

explore available resources and examples of impactful youth stories.
Content Development: Participants develop their own content—stories, videos, articles,
poems, or photographs—focusing on issues they are passionate about.

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