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We grew up with selfies and share our lives through our Stories. We support each other, build each other up, and fight for what’s right. No matter who you are, what you look like, or who you love, we're here for it. Life online made us who we are.  But it’s not all perfect. Some are using online spaces to spread hatred, or bully others.

 

This is our feed, our future. And now we’re shaping it back. We’ve formed a network of young people across Europe to rethink online spaces. We believe there must be new and better rules to protect young people online, and we’re going to speak to online platforms and governments about how to improve things.

 

It’s time to make online spaces a better, safer place for all of us. This is our feed, our future.

Manifesto

Over the past year, we’ve engaged with leading experts, hosted webinars, released a booklet, and participated in events across Europe, all with one goal in mind: to inspire, inform, and mobilise young people and policymakers. Drawing from the insights and experiences, we crafted this Manifesto to contribute to the public conversation around digital regulations in Europe. Our aim? To ensure that our concerns, aspirations and needs are recognised and help building better and safer digital spaces for and with young people. 

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Arianna

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A 21 year old celebrity news reporter uses social media to provide insights on celebrity related content. Her personal posts frequently focus on fostering like minded communities, uniting individuals, and emphasising the value of being heard and appreciated. Her primary audience comprises young people who not only enjoy his unique approach to celebrity news but also resonate with the idea of being part of something bigger.

Chiara

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Chiara is an inspiring video creator with a significant presence on Instagram and TikTok. She is currently working on her book, "Think Loud," which is a glimpse into her personal experiences and life's journey. With a dedicated following, Chiara has cultivated a supportive community that deeply connects with her. Through her interactive account, she fearlessly addresses important topics such as self love, mental health, empowerment and nutritional disorders. Her content sparks meaningful conversations and encourages personal growth among her engaged audience. Chiara's unique blend of creativity, authenticity, and empathy has established her as a respected figure in the online space. Her engaging approach invites active participation from her followers, creating an environment where personal growth and empowerment thrive.

Gaetan

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Gaetan transformed his experience with bullying into a successful career as an influencer, specialising in comedy sketches. He believes young people shouldn't have to bear the brunt of harassment alone and champions the creation of safe spaces for open discussions. Having received countless messages from those unable to confide in teachers or parents, he recognises the potential of online platforms to provide much needed support.

Loulou

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Loulou João is an Afro Belgian visual artist. By making use of 3D software (blender), she visualizes her own reality. A world that consists of candy coated squishy objects. All while using hyper femme cuteness as her visual language to create a safe space called the Focketverse. One where she is able to focus on the expression of her authentic self without any constructs weighing her down. Giving her the opportunity to reflect and create a platform to harbor new and meaningful connections.

Molly

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Molly (they/them) is an activist who focuses in online safety. Their main aim is to make the online world a place where everyone feels welcome. They have attended events such as safer Internet forums and speaks out on the issues young people face online and the pressure young people are put under to look a certain way and fit into society. They also talk a lot about their own journey with their mental health and the struggles they faced growing up been queer and learning to accept themselves

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ThinkYoung is a not-for-profit organisation, aiming to make the world a better place for young people by involving them in decision-making processes and providing decision-makers with high-quality research on youth conditions. ThinkYoung conducts studies and surveys, makes advocacy campaigns, writes policy proposals, and develops education programmes: up to date, ThinkYoung projects have reached over 800,000 young people.

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Meta is a tech company with apps that you may know, like Instagram or WhatsApp. We work hard to build online spaces where young people can learn, connect, create, and have fun. We want young people to enjoy our platforms and to be safe, so creating spaces for young people to have their say on the future of platforms like ours is crucial.

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