Gaute Sæver, leader of the Labour Youth in Norway, shares his views on youth engagement and the impact of social media on young people.
Gaute Sæver is the leader of the Labour Youth in Norway. He is at an event to discuss how to improve the future for young people in Norway. He believes in fighting for equality and against racism. He encourages young people to express their opinions and show their strengths.
Sæver talks about the challenges young people face today. He mentions that while Norway has a strong democracy, there are problems with online hate and bullying. He worries that some young voices are being silenced by negative online campaigns.
Recently, there has been news in Norway about a proposal to ban social media for children under 16. Sæver supports this idea. He thinks children should be protected from the harsh realities of the adult world. He believes that social media can expose young people to harmful content too early.
Sæver also discusses the importance of critical thinking. He supports a program that encourages schools to spend 15 minutes each morning discussing current events. He thinks this will help young people become informed citizens and strengthen democracy.
He encourages young people everywhere to believe in their power. He reminds them that they can be a great generation that brings positive change. Sæver believes that today's youth can rise up and make the world better for everyone.