SPEAKING AND MEDIA

A collection of Kole’s latest media, news and video appearances — sharing stories and perspectives from his speeches and activism.

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IN THE MEDIA

Two men in suits smiling, holding a campaign sign that says 'Cleverly for Leader,' in a well-lit room with white walls and blue carpet.

LBC.

Here, Kole asks prominent politician and former aspiring Conservative Party leader James Cleverly how he will ensure youth voice is at the heart of politics.

A young boy dressed as a superhero with glasses and a cape talking to a man in a suit at an outdoor event with cosplay and anime drawings in the background.

BBC News.

Here, Kole voice the concerns of many young people regarding a party policy on National Service to Kris Bramwell of the BBC News.

Young man in a dark suit and blue tie being interviewed outdoors at an event.

The Independent.

Kole was interviewed by the independent on his thoughts on the proposed social media ban for under 16s in the UK:

SPEECHES AND PANELS

Many of Kole’s speeches are not recorded, yet where they are, they prove his activism and commitment to young people.

KEYNOTE SPEECH: THE GLOBAL ANTI SCAM SUMMIT.

In this speech, Kole calls on government leaders and industry experts from technology, AI and online frau to safeguard young people. He explores how and why young people are targeted, and lays out an approach to prevent such scams in the future.

PANEL DISCUSSION: THE GLOBAL ANTI SCAM SUMMIT.

Here, Kole shares a panel with industry experts, delivering a passionate youth perspective on how to support scam victims in a relational way. Kole also challenges representatives from social media on their handling of online fraud targeted at young people.

CHANGEMAKER SPEECH: THE CHILDRENS MEDIA CONFERENCE 2025.

In this speech, Kole addresses delegates from media, TV, broadcasting, journalism and entertainment, arguing that children’s media can act as an empowering tool to foster civic engagement. He argues that media we create today acts as a blueprint for tomorrows future.

Youth voices took centre stage as Kole Gjikolaj opened the Global Anti Scam Summit London 2025, with powerful reflections on scam impact and resilience
— Global Anti Scam Alliance
Recently, Kole Gjikolaj and I delivered an assembly at Torquay Academy detailing the UK political system and democratic participation. This was followed by a session of debate and questions.
— Kevin Foster, Former MP for Torbay