A discussion featuring student and youth leaders on the front lines of pandemic response, focusing on the evolving role of youth activism and student governance in navigating the new normal. Speakers Kris Miranda, Nor-Ain Mohammad and Neil Joseph Iyog discuss how student councils and youth movements dealt with the difficulties of distance learning, local community crises, and civil constraints. Main results highlight that young people were important as first responders in helping their communities and utilizing the internet to advocate despite their limited resources and institutional barriers. The speakers suggest establishing a stronger channel for youth representation, providing more digital access for marginalized students, and working together in various areas to sustain youth-led efforts after the pandemic is over.
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