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Welcome to Inspire Youth Journal (IYJ), a global platform dedicated to youth journalism, connecting young people worldwide who are passionate about current global issues and fostering peace. With a multicultural team of over 210 writers from more than 40 countries, including the United Kingdom, the United States, Vietnam, India, Ghana, Nigeria, and many others, we celebrate diverse perspectives. Over 120 of our contributors have received distinguished recognition in the John Locke Institute’s Global Essay Prize, the Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition, the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, and other prestigious awards, including the Rise Global and the Diana Award. IYJ is honored to publish articles by students from world-leading universities, including Harvard University, the University of Chicago, the University of Manchester, the University of Hong Kong, and the National University of Singapore. We are also proud that many of our high school writers have been admitted to and are currently studying at prestigious institutions, including Stanford University, Duke University, Northwestern University, JHU, the Wharton School, Columbia University, UCLA, UC Berkeley, UVA, UCL, LSE, Imperial College London, Sorbonne Université, Sciences Po, Trinity College Dublin, UT Austin, etc. The John Locke Institute, which organizes one of the world’s most prestigious essay competitions, described the publication of their alumni’s articles in IYJ as a “success” and a “fantastic achievement.” Furthermore, two of our writers had the privilege of serving as a judge at the Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition in 2025 and 2026, with one of them being honored with a Valued Judge Award in 2025. At IYJ, we are committed to empowering young voices through informed discourse on international affairs. Our monthly themes are designed to promote exploration and facilitate dialogue on critical topics impacting youth today.