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The International Young Catholic Students (IYCS) Movement, also known as Young Christian Students, is a Catholic Action Movement of the Apostolate of Laity. Traditionally, IYCS is an evangelization agent in schools and student milieu (secondary schools and higher education).However, with our world facing unprecedented challenges to global peace, security and development like the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change crisis among others, IYCS has evolved to guide Young Catholic Students to become architects and agents of positive social change, following in the footsteps of our Lord Jesus Christ, and bearing witness to the Gospel Values of Love, Sharing, Caring, Social Friendship and Solidarity. IYCS is also a Movement of Children and Young People, each with the reality of his or her own life. In today’s rapidly changing world, many of these children and young people’s lives are exposed to suffering and manipulation. IYCS is therefore offering a platform through which the needs of Young Catholic Students can be addressed, their voice can be amplified, and their engagement can be advanced.