Jill Sheffield, President of Women Deliver, spoke at the BSR Conference 2012 about the link between women's reproductive rights and sustainability, advocating for a faster pace of change.

Women Deliver is a global advocacy organization that unites voices worldwide to improve the health and well-being of girls and women.

This short film by JustTV highlights the Fire Inside Program, an alternative Aboriginal Justice initiative in Winnipeg. It documents young men and women's journey to the Turtle Lodge last March.

At the Turtle Lodge, participants received spiritual names, underwent a two-day fast, and engaged in traditional teachings and ceremonies. Watch the video to hear the youth's own stories.

Join the One Billion Rising movement on February 14, 2013. Share your reasons for rising at onebillionrising.org.

What does one billion look like? On February 14, it will look like revolution.

Demonstrate our collective strength, numbers, and solidarity across borders. We want the world to witness our unified stand.

Tell us why you are rising on February 14th, 2013. Share your story and connect with the movement at onebillionrising.org.

This communication expresses explicit support for the strike scheduled to occur on February 14th.

The action aims to address specific concerns, though further details are not provided here.

Those involved are encouraged to continue their efforts towards achieving their objectives.

On February 14, 2013, V-Day launched "ONE BILLION RISING," a global call to action. It invited one billion women and their allies to walk out, dance, and rise up.

This initiative demanded an end to violence, aiming to activate women and men worldwide and create a significant global impact.

Eve Ensler and Tony Stroebel's film confronts the atrocity of one billion women violated.

It proposes a revolution: one billion women—and men—dancing for change.

Join the movement at ONE BILLION RISING.

On February 14, 2013, V-Day marked its 15th Anniversary by launching ONE BILLION RISING. This global call-to-action invited one billion women and their allies to WALK OUT, DANCE, and RISE UP to demand an end to violence.

The initiative aimed to activate women and men across every country, showcasing collective strength and solidarity across borders. V-Day envisioned this massive demonstration as a REVOLUTION.

Jasmina, a Serbian author, feminist, political activist (Women in Black, Code Pink), translator, and filmmaker, delivered a TEDx presentation exploring the "design of war." She began by discussing the Srebrenica genocide, where 8,000 Muslims were killed.

She connected this "design of crime" to the abuse and pornography women face in warfare. Her core message emphasized that design must be founded on responsibility, ethics, and morality.

Leaders must be responsible for the Seventh Generation and all life. Creating a better future requires combining the visions of youth, the wisdom of elders, and practical solutions to global challenges. This synergy unlocks the compassion, imagination, and creativity needed in our troubled times.

The Feather Project unites these elements – vision, wisdom, and action – to foster a just, peaceful, and sustainable future. Intergenerational dialogue and collaboration are crucial for this vital task. Join the Feather Project!

Clarissa Klein, Alec Loorz, Shannon McComb, Eveline Weary, Danny Farahdel, Tracy Alvarez, Felix Finkbiener, Hannah Kirkegaard, William Love-Anderegg, Jordan Howard, Erica Fernandez, Carolina Parra, and Anya Suslova are featured.

They appear in the trailer for Lynne Cherry's 2009 documentary, "kids vs. global warming."

Santa Cruz's Kyle Thiermann, a 2011 Brower Youth Award Winner from the Earth Island Institute, is celebrated for his impactful work.

His "Surfing for Change" videos have generated millions of dollars in environmentally responsible investments, demonstrating the power of surf activism.

Victor Davila founded EcoRyders, a series of summer workshops that make environmental and health education engaging for youth through skateboarding. Participants build their own skateboards while learning about pressing local environmental issues. EcoRyders addresses high youth obesity rates and public transportation challenges in the community.

Davila received the Brower Youth Award. This award recognizes North Americans aged 13 to 22 who demonstrate outstanding leadership on projects with positive environmental and social impact.

In 2007, Rhiannon Tomtishen and Madison Vorva founded Project ORANG (Orangutans Really Appreciate and Need Girls Scouts). They discovered that palm oil, a key ingredient in Girl Scout cookies, contributes significantly to orangutan habitat destruction.

This revelation prompted them to campaign for the Girl Scouts to replace palm oil with an eco-friendly alternative. Partnering with Rainforest Action Network, they co-authored a petition that generated over 70,000 emails to the Girl Scouts headquarters. Both are admirers of Jane Goodall.

Alex Epstein co-founded the New York 2 New Orleans Coalition, a network of NYC high school students addressing parallel community struggles. After moving to Philadelphia for college, he co-founded The Philadelphia Urban Creators (PUC), an organization of young community organizers dedicated to fostering sustainable and equitable development from the ground up.

Epstein is a recipient of the prestigious Brower Youth Award. These awards recognize North American individuals aged 13 to 22 who demonstrate outstanding leadership on projects with significant positive environmental and social impact. Learn more at Brower Youth Awards.

Tania Pulido runs the Berryland community garden in Richmond, CA. More than just a food source in a food desert, it offers local youth summer apprenticeships to learn about climate change and environmental racism. You can watch a video about her work.

Pulido actively campaigns for her community's health, including against the local Chevron oil refinery. Her dedication earned her the Brower Youth Award.

The Brower Youth Awards recognize North American youth (ages 13-22) who demonstrate outstanding leadership in projects with positive environmental and social impact.

Severn Cullis-Suzuki, daughter of renowned Canadian scientist David Suzuki, developed a profound connection to nature early in life. In her lecture, she discusses her evolution as an environmentalist, emphasizing humanity's dangerous disconnection from the natural world that unequivocally sustains us.

Cullis-Suzuki argues that our collective arrogance and ignorance have pushed us to the brink of planetary disaster. She challenges individuals to confront their consumptive impact and explore ways to reduce their personal ecological footprint, urging a critical re-evaluation of our relationship with the planet.

Raised in Vancouver and Toronto, Severn Cullis-Suzuki developed a lifelong passion for nature. At nine, she founded the Environmental Children's Organization (ECO) to educate peers on environmental issues. In 1992, ECO raised funds to attend the UN Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, where 12-year-old Severn delivered a powerful speech reminding global leaders of their actions' future impact, earning a standing ovation.

Nearly two decades later, she continues to address our understanding of the environment. Watch her here.

IKEA engages children in discussions about environmental sustainability. Their perspectives offer unique and often surprising insights into global challenges.

Discover what these young voices have to say about taking care of our planet.

The One Young World summit's fourth plenary focused on "The Changing Power of the Media."

Gifty Pearl Abenaab highlighted the critical need for young people to not only access media but also possess the skills to effectively use it. Counsellors Oscar Morales, Elio Leoni-Sceti, and Tony Fernandes also participated.