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Reachout.com

We just think this is such an good resource for youth - it's Australian but relevant to youth everywhere. "Is there such a resource for Canadian youth?" you ask, " and if so how is it accessed and how come it is so poorly marketed?"  And we ask "What's the point of spending all kinds of money on websites that no one visits?"  Canada churns 'em out on a regular basis and if few visit then what's the purpose?  Forgive the rant.  Visit Reachout.com 

Youth Rights

Right Now is a volunteer, not-for-profit media organization led by young people focused on human rights issues and it's so good.  They are committed to covering human rights issues through free, accessible, creative and engaging online, print, and radio media.  Check out one of their recent reports on education young people about their rights.

Palestinian Town Gets a New Mayor, Aged 15 (The Guardian)

Canada has such a long way to go... For two months, the regular may, Sufian Shadid, and his team of councillors have handed the reins of power to a group of teenagers.  The adults are on hand to advise and offer guidance, but all the decisions are left to be made by the youngsters.  Read article:

"Initiatives"

TakingITGlobal announces their newest and impressive Action Tool, Initiatives: a platform for sharing and building your project, campaign, coalition, or task force with other like-minded youth around the world!  Visit the site:


Cyber Bullying: Are Teens Really in Danger?

Parents of pre-teens and adolescents have a lot to worry about, but a new study says cyber bullying isn't nearly as rampant as many believe.  According to two national studies of 5 000 young people, only 15% said they been bullied online last year.  Full article:

Power Shift

On the weekend of October 26-29th 2012, over 1500 will come from communities across Canada for a historic gathering that hopes to build a movement for a just and sustainable future.  Including are leading voices from the global movement to stop climate change.  Visit the site.  

The Unite and Ignite Campaign

The campaign as three objectives: to raise awareness on the recommendations of young people on their issues through the promotion and sharing of key messages from the 2012 Unite and Ignite conference, to support and motivate young people to volunteer and take action in their communities and to raise funds to support the travel and conference fees of interested youth and their adult allies from across Canada.  Check out the new site:

Kids Ditching Full-Sugar Soda For Diet Drinks, Just Like Mom and Dad

Diet soda, once the soft drink of choice for adults watching their calories, isn't just for grown ups anymore.  Increasingly, kids are getting their fix too.