Poetry is a medium that many young people choose to advocate for change. 'A Mixtape for Hope' is a series of poems created by young people across the world to advocate for things they are passionate about. This project was created with the support of Atticus and IN-Q as part of the second edition of the Youth Mediathon. Keep reading to find out what young people from Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Brazil, USA, Nepal, India, U.K., Pakistan, Syrian Arab Republic, Cameroon, Morocco, Denmark, Ghana and Uganda have to say about important issues like Mental Health, Climate Action, COVID-19 and Education.

The COVID-19 crisis is a children rights crisis. For many young people, the costs of the coronavirus pandemic may persist throughout their lives: from the challenges of having their education disrupted to the anxiety of not knowing if they will be able to attend graduation ceremonies or find their first job. In these times it is normal to feel you are no longer in control of your future, and to be uncertain about your next steps in life. We must listen to young people and work alongside them to design a better future. To Reimagine it. Voices of Youth invites you to REIMAGINE the world you want...

In the wake of COVID-19, young people -just like you- are feeling like they’re no longer in control of their futures. From disrupted schooling, to increased anxiety, to the challenges of finding your first job and standing up for a more sustainable planet. It is normal to be uncertain about your next steps in life. But what if you could tell leaders what you wanted to see change, and help other young people understand and take action? That’s what the UNICEF Youth Mediathon is all about – to help young content creators like you reimagine a better world for every child! Watch our masterclasses...

“Find love in myself, embrace people and society in a larger sense with love.” BTS This simple but powerful message has inspired millions across the world. Among them are Amber, Aida and Jahnavi, three teenagers who participated in I PURPLE ME, a youth-led project collecting the stories of how young people around the world improved their self-esteem and confidence thanks to UNICEF's and BTS's Love Myself campaign, which has generated almost five million tweets and more than 50 million engagements since it was launched in 2017. “We started LOVE MYSELF as a way to reach young people and help...