Andrew Hudson was the 1998 President of UN Youth Australia and the inaugural Youth Representative to the United Nations in 1999.
In the 20 years since he’s had a diverse career in the fields of international law and human rights. Andrew currently lives in New York and is the CEO of the NGO, Crisis Action.… Read more ›
On the surface, economic statistics paint a very clear picture of youth unemployment being at an all-time high, rising steadily since the Global Financial Crisis of 2008-2009. Young people play a crucial role in the growth and sustainability of the domestic and international economy, yet the rate of youth unemployment is rising steadily on a global scale.… Read more ›
What does the term ‘youth advocacy’ mean in Australia? The perception that young people are idealists – dreamers, really – is not uncommon. For some, it would be easy to conclude that young Australians fail to participate in, let alone influence, the public debate.… Read more ›
In the lead up to the G20 Summit happening in Brisbane later this year, we are incredibly proud to present to you an exciting opportunity to have your voices heard on a global stage. For students in years 9-12 from across the country, the Global Development Summit is a full day event filled with amazing workshops and activities that will further delve into the topics of the Y20 Summit (the youth conference as part of the G20).… Read more ›
