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Youths Balancing Academics, Social Life and Selfcare

According to the World Bank, young people can no longer expect to find traditional ‘job-for-life’ careers. Instead, they should prepare for ‘portfolio careers’ that include contract employment, freelancing, and periods of self-employment. This shift is due to the scarcity of…

How Sports Betting and Online Gaming Are Affecting Youth

The global gambling industry is rapidly expanding, with multinational companies increasingly entering new markets, particularly in developing countries. In sub-Saharan Africa, many nations have legalized various forms of gambling, including casinos, lotteries, and sports betting. Legal casinos are currently operational…

Managing Rejections and Criticisms among Youths

In West Africa, young people often face rejection and criticism within their families, communities, and broader society, which can stem from various factors including limited economic opportunities, cultural expectations, and societal perceptions. This edition aims to explore the multifaceted challenges…

Impact of Peer Pressure on Youths

The United Nations International School of Hanoi (UNIS Hanoi) defines peer pressure as the influence that peers exercise over each other’s attitudes, beliefs, and behaviours. It can take various forms, such as encouraging friends to engage in risky activities, conforming…