Cristian Sulub, Mexico's youngest commissioner who breaks adult-centric paradigms Photo story Cristian Jesús Sulub Bacab, 21 years old, is one of the youngest municipal commissioners in Mexico; One of the first decisions he made in office was to literally allow women and children into the offices of the San Antonio Tzacalá police station in Mérida, Mexico. By José Pablo Quiñones Guzmán and Javier Escalante Rosado
Volando Libres, young people fight against gender-based violence from childhood Photo story The project seeks to raise awareness among minors in a country where 10 women are murdered every day. By Abraham Bote Tun and José Pablo Quiñones Guzmán
Yolanda Perez, an activist challenging inequality and violence through art in Chiapas Photo story The struggle Yolanda faces is against a systemic authoritarian system, shaped by classism, machismo, poverty, violence and discrimination. By José Pablo Quiñones Guzmán , Javier Escalante Rosado and Lizeth Alejandra Bonifaz Cordero
Aby Cris, a trans boy who challenges the system in university spaces Photo story In claiming their rights, they have stood up against a sexist and oppressive education system. Just seeking to make universities safe spaces in Mexico. By José Pablo Quiñones Guzmán , Javier Escalante Rosado and Martín Zetina
Issues & Struggle of young People in the 2021 National Strike Movement Video This video portrays young men and women from various sectors and social movements in urban and rural areas throughout Colombia and shows their issues & struggle in the 2021 national strike movement. By Camilo Imuez and Santiago Pastas Delgado
Ha'kanules: young water guardians in Southern Mexico Photo story The region has the largest network of subterranean rivers in the world; its objective is to preserve natural resources in spite of large polluting companies. Yamili Salazar Ku is a young Environmental Engineering graduate who, since 2013, has been leading the largest network of water guardians throughout the Yucatan. She promotes environmental education, water care and human rights. By José Pablo Quiñones Guzmán , Javier Escalante Rosado and Abraham Bote Tun
Social Protest in the Southwestern Colombian City Pasto Reflection The article describes and discusses social protest in the southwestern Colombian city Pasto within the framework of the so-called "National Strike". The situation was characterized by an unprecedented social mobilization and an alarming escalation in the use of repressive violence by the state. By Francisco Marín and Nathaly Hernández Botina
El Salvador: Fragmentos Two video fragments Patricia Trigueros gathers fragments from the different women's collective workspaces and composes an essay that reflects shared learning. Meme Flores responds to the rhythm and flashes of scenes with shots, movements and sounds that accompany the portrait. By Patricia Trigueros and Meme Flores
10 Recommendations from the RCOY Latin America Conference documentation The historic Latin American Youth Climate Summit took place in 2022 in the city of Cartago, Costa Rica. Three days of pure reflection, exchange and debate led to the drafting of a participatory regional document with 10 recommendations for national governments and another 10 for large emitters. By Erick Fariñas Torres
Nigeria’s Young Generation Speaks Up: “We need a Nigeria that will work for all!” Interview Rinu Oduala, also known as Savvy Rinu, has become a popular figure for her active participation in the nationwide #EndSARS protests. We spoke to Rinu about the legacy of the protests and her views on the future of Nigeria's politics. By Jochen Luckscheiter and Rinu Oduala