advocacy Archives - Youth Are Awesome https://youthareawesome.com/tag/advocacy/ Tue, 08 Jul 2025 23:35:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 New Butterfly Species in Waterton National Park https://youthareawesome.com/new-butterfly-species-in-waterton-national-park/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-butterfly-species-in-waterton-national-park https://youthareawesome.com/new-butterfly-species-in-waterton-national-park/#respond Tue, 08 Jul 2025 23:35:01 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=117305 In April 2025, a new, geographically isolated species of butterfly, known as the Curiously Isolated Hairstreak butterfly, was identified in Waterton Lakes National Park. This butterfly species was found in a grassland area called the Blakiston Fan. Physical Characteristics:  This small butterfly has brown wings with black spots surrounded by white rings on the inside. […]

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]]> https://youthareawesome.com/new-butterfly-species-in-waterton-national-park/feed/ 0 Why Do Students Protest? An Examination of the Rhodes Must Fall Movement https://youthareawesome.com/why-do-students-protest-an-examination-of-the-rhodes-must-fall-movement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-do-students-protest-an-examination-of-the-rhodes-must-fall-movement Wed, 14 May 2025 16:23:57 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116627 What drives students to take to the streets, or in this case, their own campuses, to protest? Around the world, student activism has been a powerful force for change, from resisting tuition fees to climate policy. In understanding the origin of these protests, the Rhodes Must Fall Movement is an essential movement that must be […]

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]]> It’s Okay to Not Be Okay: Ending the Stigma Around Mental Health https://youthareawesome.com/its-okay-to-not-be-okay-ending-the-stigma-around-mental-health/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=its-okay-to-not-be-okay-ending-the-stigma-around-mental-health Sat, 12 Apr 2025 17:40:33 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116476 Let’s be real: Life gets messy. There are days when you wake up feeling heavy for no reason. Or maybe there is a reason–school, stress, family stuff, friend drama, burnout–but you still don’t feel like you can say anything out loud. We’ve all heard “Just stay positive!” or “Others have it worse than you.” But […]

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]]> The Myanmar Earthquake: How Calgarians Can Help https://youthareawesome.com/the-myanmar-earthquake-how-calgarians-can-help/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-myanmar-earthquake-how-calgarians-can-help Sat, 12 Apr 2025 03:22:14 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116418 News of the devastating earthquake that hit Myanmar and neighboring countries is prominent all over social media. Videos of nurses in a maternity ward in China clinging to newborn babies in their arms and falling to the floor as the hospital shook are viral online. With the death toll reaching over 3,000, this earthquake is […]

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]]> The Power of Youth Advocacy in Education https://youthareawesome.com/the-power-of-youth-advocacy-in-education/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-power-of-youth-advocacy-in-education Wed, 09 Apr 2025 02:35:35 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116431 Education is the foundation of a thriving society, yet many young people across the world face barriers to accessing quality learning opportunities. According to UNESCO, approximately 258 million children and youth were out of school globally in 2018, highlighting significant gaps in educational access. From outdated curricula and unequal resources to rising student debt and […]

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]]> Meet the First Woman to be Mayor! https://youthareawesome.com/meet-the-first-woman-to-be-mayor/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=meet-the-first-woman-to-be-mayor Sat, 29 Mar 2025 19:17:44 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116185 Susanna M. Salter, born March 2, 1860, was the first ever woman to be a mayor — and perhaps one of the only people to have accidentally become a mayor! Born in Lamira, Ohio, USA, she moved to Kansas at the age of twelve. There, she attended university and met her husband, Lewis Allison Salter. […]

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]]> What is Neurodiversity? https://youthareawesome.com/what-is-neurodiversity/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-is-neurodiversity Fri, 28 Feb 2025 22:35:18 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=115703   All of us have encountered a question or problem either situational, emotional, or academic that has perplexed us. But have you ever come down to a concrete solution? Are you always able to navigate you’re way out of the problem with a step-by-step process that leads you to the right answer? Perhaps this may […]

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]]> Advocacy Against Bullying: Real Stories and the Fight for Change https://youthareawesome.com/advocacy-against-bullying-real-stories-and-the-fight-for-change/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=advocacy-against-bullying-real-stories-and-the-fight-for-change Wed, 26 Feb 2025 01:24:17 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=115634 Bullying is a widespread issue that affects millions of individuals—youth, teenagers, and even adults. It can take various forms—physical, verbal, emotional, and, with the rise of the internet, cyberbullying—each equally powerful in creating lasting harm to victims. Advocacy against bullying is crucial in raising awareness, shaping policies, and encouraging respect and empathy.  Perhaps one of […]

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]]> Revolution in Robotics: The Journey of “Rule Breakers” https://youthareawesome.com/revolution-in-robotics-the-journey-of-rule-breakers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=revolution-in-robotics-the-journey-of-rule-breakers Tue, 18 Feb 2025 18:28:30 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=115119 No matter where it is, women have always been a minority in STEM, especially in countries where women have been restricted from the fundamental opportunities to develop and inspire others. This article is a glimpse into the story of young women who raced to victory in a setting where making one move was life-threatening. About […]

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]]> Defending Love: Reflections on LGBTQ+ Rights Protests in Russia https://youthareawesome.com/defending-love-reflections-on-lgbtq-rights-protests-in-russia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=defending-love-reflections-on-lgbtq-rights-protests-in-russia Thu, 23 Jan 2025 22:45:52 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=114961 In past years of Russia’s history, LGBTQ+ rights and the protests advocating for them have become an excellent example of how advocacy is able to shape and influence social change and empower marginalized minority communities.  Under the illiberal regime of the Russian government, interest groups and social movements have relatively limited freedom to initiate impactful […]

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]]> Universal Healthcare: A Right, not a Privilege https://youthareawesome.com/universal-healthcare-a-right-not-a-privilege/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=universal-healthcare-a-right-not-a-privilege Thu, 23 Jan 2025 05:58:55 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=114957 Imagine a world where getting sick doesn’t mean choosing between your health and your financial stability. This is the idea behind universal healthcare—a system where everyone has access to necessary medical services, regardless of their income, job, or background. It’s a topic that has sparked debates worldwide, but its importance is undeniable. Let’s dive into […]

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]]> Current-Day Misogyny: What Happened to Andrew Tate? https://youthareawesome.com/current-day-misogyny-what-happened-to-andrew-tate/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=current-day-misogyny-what-happened-to-andrew-tate Sun, 22 Dec 2024 04:44:10 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=114367 Trigger warning: This article contains mentions of rape, sexual abuse, and human trafficking. Andrew Tate, a 38 year old former boxer, is a well-known Tiktok influencer infamous for spreading extreme misogyny and sexism across the internet. He went viral over Tiktok in 2022 for making derogatory comments about women. An example of this would be […]

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]]> Malala Yousafzai: One Voice That Changed the World https://youthareawesome.com/malala-yousafzai-one-voice-that-changed-the-world/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=malala-yousafzai-one-voice-that-changed-the-world Sun, 15 Dec 2024 04:06:53 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=114230 Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani activist and UN Messenger of Peace who advocates for girl’s rights to education around the world. Born and raised in Mingora, Pakistan, her life changed in 2008 when the TTP (Pakistani Taliban) invaded her hometown, banning numerous freedoms, including girls attending school. Refusing to accept this, Malala and her father […]

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]]> Food Insecurity Around the World https://youthareawesome.com/food-insecurity-around-the-world/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=food-insecurity-around-the-world Sat, 30 Nov 2024 19:36:25 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=113955 The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Food insecurity is a serious problem all around the world, in both developed and developing countries. It is a big global issue that the United Nations has specifically directed one of its 17 goals for sustainable development (SDGs) towards the efforts to “end hunger, achieve food […]

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]]> One Historical Figure Who Should Have His Own Hamilton: The Life of Frederick Douglass https://youthareawesome.com/one-historical-figure-who-should-have-his-own-hamilton-the-life-of-frederick-douglass/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=one-historical-figure-who-should-have-his-own-hamilton-the-life-of-frederick-douglass Sat, 30 Nov 2024 09:32:12 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=113884 It’s hard to find anyone these days who can honestly say they’ve never heard of “Hamilton”. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s 2015 hit Broadway musical, which was later released on “Disney+” during the COVID-19 pandemic, has already cemented itself as the fourth highest grossing theatre production of all time, with nearly 3,000 world-wide viewings raking in just shy […]

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]]> Fighting Food Insecurity: How Youth Can Make a Difference in Hunger Relief Efforts https://youthareawesome.com/fighting-food-insecurity-how-youth-can-make-a-difference-in-hunger-relief-efforts/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fighting-food-insecurity-how-youth-can-make-a-difference-in-hunger-relief-efforts Fri, 29 Nov 2024 22:42:32 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=113526 Out of the many problems facing us today, one of the most significant is food insecurity. This is a pressing issue that affects millions of families and individuals worldwide, including many here in Calgary. Fortunately, young advocates are stepping up to create change by playing an essential role in raising awareness. Here’s how youth can […]

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]]> Phone-less Classes: Benefits To School Phone Ban For Canadian Provinces https://youthareawesome.com/phone-less-classes-benefits-to-school-phone-ban-for-canadian-provinces/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=phone-less-classes-benefits-to-school-phone-ban-for-canadian-provinces Wed, 27 Nov 2024 16:16:28 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=113208 The School Phone Ban Following Quebec’s initiative in January 2024, the 2024-2025 school year began with a phone ban during classes for other Canadian provinces. The provinces that have enforced this law into effect is B.C., Alberta, Ontario, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick. Although the rules regarding cellphone use during school varies between provinces, as […]

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]]> Homelessness in Calgary: How to Help https://youthareawesome.com/homelessness-in-calgary-how-to-help/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=homelessness-in-calgary-how-to-help Thu, 21 Nov 2024 07:11:31 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=113470   In 2022, nearly 3,000 Calgarians were reported to have been experiencing homelessness. Meanwhile, in the same year, the city itself reported only having 1,861 beds to service this homeless population. With such a disparity between government services to alleviate homelessness and the actual homeless population, the question remains: What can ordinary citizens do to […]

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]]> Let’s raise awareness for mental health! https://youthareawesome.com/lets-raise-awareness-for-mental-health/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lets-raise-awareness-for-mental-health Sun, 10 Nov 2024 04:01:45 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=113449 In this day and age, the topic of mental health is becoming increasingly more prominent in people’s lives, all aged from young to old. In the past, mental health was overlooked as many thought that it never even existed and that people struggling with mental health issues were just “weaker” and more “sensitive”. But, the […]

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]]> Tips on working out https://youthareawesome.com/tips-on-working-out/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tips-on-working-out Mon, 29 Apr 2024 02:53:31 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=112331 Featured Image by alba1970 from Pixabay Truly an important activity It is widely accepted that individuals generally should exercise for at least half an hour each day to maintain ideal physical conditions. Exercising not only boosts your immune system, but it also helps to maintain a positive overall emotional well-being. Exercising prevents many common diseases, and can […]

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]]> Celebrate Black History Month: Daisy Bates https://youthareawesome.com/celebrate-black-history-month-daisy-bates/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=celebrate-black-history-month-daisy-bates Thu, 15 Feb 2024 00:28:59 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=111605 February is Black History Month. A time to commemorate the contributions of important Black figures in history, as well as a time to respect and remember the difficult fight for diversity and racial equality. This article will be celebrating the life and contributions of a nationally recognized black American woman by the name of Daisy […]

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]]> Malnutrition in Our World https://youthareawesome.com/malnutrition-in-our-world/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=malnutrition-in-our-world Thu, 25 Jan 2024 21:36:04 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=111354 Featured Image by Petra from Pixabay A Serious Problem in Our World According to the World Health Organization, a department of the United Nations, Malnutrition is defined as “deficiencies or excesses in nutrient intake, imbalance of essential nutrients or impaired nutrient utilization.” It has been reported that about 1.9 billion adults around the world are […]

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]]> What we should do to protect the forests https://youthareawesome.com/what-we-should-do-to-protect-the-forests/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-we-should-do-to-protect-the-forests Sat, 13 Jan 2024 16:14:30 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=111207 A truly crucial part of Mother Nature Wild forests are some of the most important ecosystems on planet Earth. Regardless of where they are located, from the coniferous forests here in Canada to the tropical rainforests in the Brazilian Amazon Basin, forests do a great deal in providing our world with very specific needs of […]

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]]> A Dam Big Removal Project https://youthareawesome.com/a-dam-big-removal-project/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-dam-big-removal-project Fri, 08 Dec 2023 23:18:08 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=110785   Dams. The harness for hydroelectricity, they are one of the most reliable sources of green electricity that humans have discovered. But despite being an efficient and renewable source of energy, there are several ways that dams actually damage the environment more than it helps save it. The removals of the Klamath River dams are […]

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]]> The Five Main Sources of Stress Amongst Youth https://youthareawesome.com/the-five-main-sources-of-stress/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-five-main-sources-of-stress Mon, 13 Nov 2023 21:17:12 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=109983   In our lives, the feeling of stress is not a strange feeling; it is a familiar feeling that we face in the countless amount of situations that we have to go through. Stress can come to us unexpectedly, and sometimes it may even get us startled. After all, Segal et al. (2023) highlighted that: […]

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]]> The Two Faces of the Garment Industry https://youthareawesome.com/the-two-faces-of-the-garment-industry/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-two-faces-of-the-garment-industry Tue, 14 Feb 2023 02:55:26 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=109502 Fashion has always been an integral part of self-expression. However, we are often unaware of the costs associated with buying fashion from many famous retail brands in terms of their ethical and human rights violations. It often makes me wonder why governments and big corporations continue to operate and support sweatshops when they have the […]

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]]> The Ins and Outs of Beauty Standards https://youthareawesome.com/the-ins-and-outs-of-beauty-standards/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-ins-and-outs-of-beauty-standards Tue, 17 Jan 2023 20:15:22 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=109192 Throughout our entire lives, beauty standards have always been all around us. Beauty standards have always had an impact on our lives. There are obvious things that they influence, like how we wear our hair on a particular day. But they can also influence our self-esteem and eating habits. They help shape cultures and eras […]

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]]> The Revolution to Save Our Earth https://youthareawesome.com/the-revolution-to-save-our-earth/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-revolution-to-save-our-earth Tue, 10 Jan 2023 19:59:41 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=109189 Recently we’ve all been hearing a lot about climate change, the negative impacts it’s having on our world and how we’ve probably doomed ourselves but, while focusing on these harsh truths we often forget to stop and look at the progress we’ve made. This past year the whole world has started fighting back against climate […]

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]]> US supreme court overturns Roe v. Wade abortion rights https://youthareawesome.com/us-supreme-court-overturns-roe-v-wade-abortion-rights/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=us-supreme-court-overturns-roe-v-wade-abortion-rights Mon, 27 Jun 2022 05:15:57 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=108901 The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on Friday in a 5-4 decision. Roe v. Wade is the historic decision that established the constitutional right to an abortion in the United States. As the result of the Supreme Court’ decision, almost half the states severely restrict abortion. Now, these laws will affect millions of people […]

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]]> Thanks Gen Z! https://youthareawesome.com/thanks-gen-z/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=thanks-gen-z Sun, 29 May 2022 01:02:49 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=108392 Before I jumped into my post, I wanted to give you all some information about the Calgary Reads Book Sale! This is a wonderful organization that allows Calgarians to purchase books at accessible prices for all to enjoy. My favorite part about this organization is its goal to improve literacy among young children. The fact […]

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