Youth

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  "Satu Alamat" a portrait of religious harmony

  2014-06-14

  A group of youths studying at Pesantren Al Muayyad yearn for established respect for all faiths in Indonesia.

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  Officials debut campaign to protect children in Indonesia

  2014-05-14

  All level of society must join the fight to protect its most vulnerable members, advocates say.

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  Indonesians discuss ways to save youths from jihadist wars

  2014-03-28

  The recent death of a 19-year-old from Lamongan, East Java in Iraq left Indonesians asking what can be done to prevent other youths from dying for jihad.

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  Al-Qaeda affiliates recruiting child soldiers in Syria

  2014-02-22

  Recent videos spark concern about child recruitment and abuse.

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  Clerics warn against Valentine's Day in Indonesia

  2014-02-20

  February 14th spurs protests again this year, but not everyone sees it a problem.

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  Deep South kids enjoy peaceful Children's Day

  2014-01-16

  Deep South youngsters celebrated Children's Day in a fun, secure environment free of violence.

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  In every stitch, a story of helping others

  2013-12-06

  Young women in Madiun help local orphanage by making and selling handbags.

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  Youth assembly focuses on faith diversity, friendship

  2013-11-16

  Makassar event plants seeds for a future of interfaith harmony and peace.

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  APEC youth share their voices with leaders

  2013-10-18

  Youth leaders gather for their own summit and set shared priorities for global growth and resilience during the APEC summit in Bali.

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  Youth Parliament gives young people a taste of politics

  2013-10-12

  Vote, run for office, voice your ideas. Politics is not just for politicians, young people are told.

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  For Muslim youth group, an uplifting anniversary

  2013-04-30

  Nahdlatul Ulama's youth group GP Ansor recommits to fighting poverty and embracing tolerance at its 79th anniversary celebration.

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  In Indonesia, a passionate debate over marriage age

  2013-03-29

  Proponents question whether girls younger than 18 are mentally, physically, psychologically and economically ready for marriage and child-bearing.

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  Youth efforts support ASEAN Community 2015

  2013-03-13

  Future leaders of the region spent five days pondering challenges and solutions, exploring cultural diversity and building friendships across the region.

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  Indonesians lament celebrity drug use

  2013-02-12

  Following a high-profile-drug bust, parents and children's advocates demand entertainers set a better example for the nation's youth.

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  Students strive to improve village life

  2013-01-28

  In an eight-day mission to North Lombok, Indonesian students from the National University of Singapore show they are serious about helping develop their country.

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  Yala kids enjoy fun and peaceful Children's Day

  2013-01-19

  Children in Yala learned useful skills for their future while also having fun and a relaxing day at the province's Children's Day festivities.

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  Teens make good at community centre for at-risk youths

  2013-01-17

  A community centre for high-risk children in the heart of Kuala Lumpur helped a lonely boy get off the streets and chart a path to success.

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  Indonesia's young entrepreneurs bring creative spark

  2012-11-02

  Forget salaries and office hours. A growing number of young people are finding a niche in the market and learning along the way.

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  Islamist vigilantes lead teens into trouble

  2012-08-15

  A hardline group that raided a bar in late July recruited local teens for the illegal attack. Two of them now face prison time.

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  Jazz stars bring their talents to Jakarta mosque

  2012-08-13

  Producers of the Ramadan Jazz Festival say music can be a form of preaching, reaching out to young people, and showing them that mosques can be cool.

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  Child labourers get help in returning to school

  2012-07-21

  New programmes aim to safeguard the educational prospects for young people in Madiun, East Java.

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  Narathiwat makes strong showing at Phuket Games 2012

  2012-06-12

  Young Narathiwat athletes left behind their insurgency-torn province for a couple of weeks to demonstrate their prowess in Pencak Silat – a sport with deep cultural roots in the region.

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  In Malaysia, all 18-year-olds may be required to complete National Service

  2012-06-11

  Malaysians debate the merits of their National Service Training Programme-- three months of friendship, bad food, patriotism and outdoor adventures.

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  Young smokers advised to kick the habit

  2012-06-08

  In Madiun, East Java, schools are partnering with local NGOs to combat the widespread problem of child smoking.

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  Gaga show still uncertain as fans hope for good news

  2012-05-25

  With efforts continuing to find a "win-win" solution allowing June 3rd concert to go ahead, fans are campaigning to save the show via social media.

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  "Baby Hatch" provides help for desperate mothers

  2012-05-02

  A Malaysian non-profit works to end the tragedy of baby dumping.

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  Cross-cultural youth camp under way in Yala

  2012-03-29

  Besides helping the community and learning valuable problem-solving and other skills, participants also build friendships that transcend cultural and religious barriers.

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  Malaysia Islamic group encourages discussions on faith

  2012-03-08

  Five years after its founding, the Young Muslims Project is giving Kuala Lumpur's youth a platform for discussion on faith and life.