Fri Jun 30 2023
It's About YOUth: Sex Ed: Equipping young minds to make informed choices
Are children and youth well informed when it comes to sex? Social advocate Ainie Haziqah and Alya Maryam from SPOT Community Project discuss about the importance of comprehensive sexual education that starts from young and addresses the stigma surrounding the subject.
It's About YOUth: PCOS: A barrier to conception?
Join Professor Dr. Imelda Balchin, Consultant Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Damansara Specialist Hospital 2, as she discusses PCOS's impact on fertility and explores ways to overcome this common barrier. #ItsAboutYOUth
It's About YOUth: Cultivating critical thinkers of tomorrow
This episode explores how Model United Nations (MUN) fosters diplomacy and critical thinking among students, shaping future leaders. Join Dr Benjamin Barton and Emma Emmanuelle Gerard from the University of Nottingham Malaysia (UNM) as we discuss the transformative impact of MUN on today's youth. #ItsAboutYOUTH
It's About YOUth: The power youth in shaping a better tomorrow
Unlocking the potential of youth to advocate for positive change, Sofea Rozhan of untuksemua and ‘Ariff Bin Amir Ali of Youth United for Earth talks about the importance of making the young voices heard.
It's About YOUth: Student political activism in the digital age
In another special edition of It's About YOUth, student leaders Nurul Syamim and Eizad Arian speak about harnessing the power of social media to drive change and amplify their voices in campus and national politics. #ItsAboutYOUth
It's About YOUth: Igniting students participation in democracy
Join us for a special episode of It’s About YOUth where student leaders, Aliff Naif and Amirul Alif discuss engaging students in campus politics to ignite a spark in the nation's democracy. #ItsAboutYOUth
It's About YOUth: Protecting the right to health
To commemorate World Health Day on April 7th, Dr Sean Thum from MMA SCHOMOS and Independent Health Journalist Loh Foon Fong discuss improving equitable and quality access to healthcare in Malaysia.
It's About YOUth: Gender perspectives in climate justice
Shakila Zen from Persatuan Aktivis Sahabat Alam (KUASA) and Michelle Chew from International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC) dive deep into the intersection of gender and environmental challenges, shedding light on the disproportionate effects of climate change facing women and girls. #ItsAboutYOUth
It's About YOUth: Engaging youth in higher education collaboration
Malaysia has been actively fostering education partnerships worldwide to position itself as global higher education hub. Jazreel Goh, Country Director of British Council Malaysia and UK alumni, Zaim Mohzani discuss strengthening UK-Malaysia education partnership and engaging youth in the process.
It's About YOUth: Charting the course for wage transparency in Malaysia
Adopting a more transparent wage system can come with a lot of challenges for both employers and employees. Malaysian Pay Gap Founder, Pristine Davekhaw and Employment Partner Amardeep Singh Toor share how best to approach wage transparency to improve employment in Malaysia.
It's About YOUth: Digital depression in the age of social media
The constant need to be online has given rise to digital depression. Kamal Hashini and Meenatchi Alagappan from Universiti Sains Malaysia explore the intricacies of navigating technology and maintaining healthy relationships with our devices.
It's About YOUth: Closing the gender gap in STEM
What systemic challenges do women and girls face in entering and thriving in STEM? Sim Yi Lin from Girls in Tech and aerospace engineer Ts. Uma Shangery Aruldass share their experiences and ways to narrow the gender gap in the STEM industry.
It's About YOUth: Finding an end to child marriages
Over 1,000 cases of child marriage continue to be recorded in Malaysia each year. UNICEF’s Zoe Gan and Azira Aziz from Pelajar Bukan Pengantin delve into the data gaps, factors at play and where progress can be made.
It's About YOUth: Palestine-Israel: Promoting constructive civil discourse
As Palestinian’s death toll goes beyond the 10,000-mark, thousands across the globe have taken to the streets to protest Israeli’s continuous bombardment of Gaza. Adli Amirullah from the Malaysian Youth Council and Nor Zarifah from Global Peace Mission Malaysia discuss the role Malaysian youths play in supporting the Palestinian’s cause.
It's About YOUth: Decoding youth drug abuse
Peer pressure, curiosity, or escapism? Ashwin Thind from Solace Asia and Wan Mohamad Karamie from AADK explore the influences behind substance use in Malaysian youth, and how to balance between enforcement and education in solving the drug abuse dilemma.
It's About YOUth: Budget 2024: Bridging the gap with gender responsive budgeting
Was Budget 2024 gender-responsive? Beatrice Leong and Zati Hanani from the Gender Budget Group evaluate both the strengths and areas where opportunities may have been missed in incorporating gender considerations in the budget.