by Emilie Andersen | Sep 19, 2024 | Aalborg, Denmark, leadership, United Nations, United Nations Youth Association
In 2023 after starting her bachelor’s at Aalborg University, Bilan joined the United Nations Youth Association in the Aalborg branch. She was drawn to the organisation as she further wanted to expand her international profile, which is one thing that UNYA...
by Ida Juul and Laureen Hannig | Sep 14, 2024 | Journalism, United Nations, United Nations Youth Association
“Your voice matters” – institutions and organisations often highlight and loudly advertise youth participation with catchy slogans or images. However, these initiatives sometimes lack genuine substance. Are young people truly involved and their opinions taken...
by Maja Christiansen Cawthra | Aug 29, 2024 | gender equality, sports, United Nations Youth Association
Disclaimer: This author is keenly aware that by using specific language such as “women’s sports”, “Women’s World Cup” and “female athletes”, this article is indirectly contributing to the differentiation in men and women in sport. This differentiation is also made in...
by Ida Juul and Laureen Hannig | Apr 3, 2024 | Denmark, United Nations, United Nations Youth Association
On a sunny Friday afternoon, something is not quite as usual at the UN City. Throughout the halls of the building, the voices of a younger audience resonate. The message is clear: It is necessary to listen, to learn, to share, and to secure a seat at the table right...
by Laureen Hannig | Jan 29, 2024 | Aalborg, Denmark, female entrepreneurship, student life, Uncategorized, United Nations, United Nations Youth Association
“Volunteer in UNYA – Get involved, take action!”, says the UNYA Denmark website. Farzaneh moved from Norway to Aalborg in the summer of 2023 to pursue her master’s studies and followed that call for action. The 23-year-old student of International Relations at Aalborg...
by Andreas Størup Ugilt | Dec 5, 2023 | Denmark, gender equality, social entrepreneurship, student life, Uncategorized, United Nations, United Nations Youth Association
They approach social, economic, and environmental challenges with a hands-on attitude. Even through staggering times haunted by crises and emergencies, volunteers react by testing and navigating the dire situations of the world to make a difference. If everyone did,...