http://www.usun.state.gov/youth/152219.htm “Voices of a New Generation,” is an interactive event that will incorporate the voices of young people into the chamber of one of the world’s most important decision-making bodies:the … Continue reading 21 or Younger? Now is Your Chance to Be Heard at the UN Security Council
Community Brings Youth Participation Champions Together
The National Youth Agency is encouraging youth participation champions to access a new online community, which aims to share good practice and knowledge. Youth Engagement: Young People’s Voice and Influence … Continue reading Community Brings Youth Participation Champions Together
Participation is … Part 4
This is the fourth of 5 tips or suggestions on how to make children and young people’s participation work. Check out parts 1, 2 and 3 for more details. 1. It is not … Continue reading Participation is … Part 4
Participation is… Part 3
This is the third of 5 tips or suggestions on how to make children and young people’s participation work. Check out part 1 and part 2 for more details. 1. It is … Continue reading Participation is… Part 3
Participation is … Part 2
This is the second of 5 tips or suggestions on how to make children and young people’s participation work. Check out part 1 for more details. 1. It is not … Continue reading Participation is … Part 2
Ask the Leeds Youth Council
At the Leeds Youth Council we were asked, What do you feel is the biggest issue for young people in Leeds? Here is what two of our members said. ‘I … Continue reading Ask the Leeds Youth Council
Expanding the participation team
We are excited to announce that we have just recruited 2 new Project Workers, Peter Broderick and Hannah Jones. Competition for the post was very high, with over 100 people … Continue reading Expanding the participation team
Meeting with a councillor.
Tuesday, 13 April 2010: Leeds Youth Council members – Aiden, Jade and Tom – meet with Councillor Richard Brett, Leader (Alternate) of Leeds City Council. The young people are currently undertaking … Continue reading Meeting with a councillor.
Participation is… Part 1
There has been a lot said in the media about children’s participation and student voice. As an advocate for children’s voice and a participation practitioner I thought i’d say what … Continue reading Participation is… Part 1
300+ young people have a voice in Leeds
Over the Easter holidays The Youth Association asked over 300 young people living in Leeds what they wanted from their local area. Young people were asked what they liked about … Continue reading 300+ young people have a voice in Leeds