UNESCO Centre

Youth Participation Belfast 5 November

Background

Unesco Centre Children and Youth Programme

Why Youth? Considerable AND changing demographic Not a homogenous group

Participation?

So, what difference does it make? Rights aspect Individual capabilities and chances Improved services Being part of society - Connectedness

Challenges Negative stereotyping - adultism Limited influence and opportunities ‘Pre-set agendas’ Not accessible to everyone

Summary Youth as contributing members Opportunities Not a homogenous group!

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