Iraqi Youth

Special How Baghdad’s first skatepark reflects renewed focus on the aspirations of Iraqi youth 

How Baghdad’s first skatepark reflects renewed focus on the aspirations of Iraqi youth 

  • The park’s opening aligns with government efforts to engage youth, including job training programs and the creation of Iraq’s first Youth Advisory Council
  • Iraq has one of the world’s youngest populations, with more than 50 percent aged under 25, making youth-focused initiatives critical for stability and growth
By Nadia Al-Faour ·