“Our Voices Count”
Young Perspectives on Health Justice and Conflict
Purpose of this survey
For many #youngprofessionals, early career journeys often go unseen, with workplaces that may undervalue or even silence our voices.
This survey highlights how Gen Z and young millennials—some of the most progressive generations—are speaking up on critical issues like war and conflict, regardless of their standing or potential repercussions.
Through this campaign, we’ll share three key themes that reveal young professionals’ resilience and commitment to change. We hope it reminds others to see us as a powerful, ethically-driven resource—not a disturbance.
Our Perspectives
Sources of health justice information…
We asked, "What's your go-to source to learn more about global health justice issues?"
Here’s what you shared:
🔵 Most responses: Published Journal Articles & Research Sources
🔵 Moderate responses: National News, Local News
🔵 Least responses: Social Media, Work Colleagues
Contrary to assumptions about young people relying heavily on social media, many young professionals are turning to in-depth, research-based sources for information, with published articles and academic research leading the way. Still, traditional news and social media continue to play important roles in staying updated on global health issues.
Thoughts on war/conflict as a health justice Issue…
In our survey, we asked how respondents perceive the impact of global conflicts—whether they see it primarily as a health justice issue, a political issue, or a mix of both. The responses revealed that most view it as a complex issue with significant health justice implications.
Here’s what you shared:
🔵 Moderate responses: Health Justice Issue
🔵 Least responses: Political Issue
🔵 Most responses: Somewhere in Between
This perspective highlights that, for many, the consequences of conflict extend beyond political debates and touch on fundamental health justice concerns. This suggests a recognition that when our taxpayer dollars are involved, there’s a responsibility to consider the human cost of conflict—not just politically, but in terms of health justice.
Industries of our survey. respondents…
Respondents’ Industries included representation from:
🔵 Most responses: Academia
🔵 Moderate responses: Public Health/Global Health
🔵 Least responses: Mental Health/Behavioral Health, Nonprofit, Research, Other
This distribution highlights a strong representation from academia and public health, reflecting the interest of those who are deeply engaged in health and research fields. Each respondent brings unique insights from their industry, contributing to a holistic view of how conflict intersects with health justice. Stay tuned as we continue to explore the voices and perspectives behind these findings.
Pressure to communicate…
Here’s what we found:
🔵 No Pressure: Most respondents feel no obligation to speak on these issues.
🔵 Internal Pressure: Moderate number of respondents felt a personal drive to communicate about the health impacts of recent conflicts
This insight highlights the personal responsibility many young health communicators feel to address complex issues, even when external demands may be minimal. It's been said that Gen Z and young millennials often prioritize justice over financial gain, but we strive to strike a balance between pursuing what’s right and safeguarding our careers.
