“Youth participation” has gained currency over recent years, but what exactly is it, and what is its impact?
The World Youth Conference 2010 brings together young people from all over the world in Leon, Mexico. So what better place to ask these questions! Meet some of the passionate, young participants and listen to them, as they explain what youth participation means to them on a personal level. They’ve traveled to Mexico to raise their voices. They come from different countries and walks of life, but the message is clear: we want to participate in decision making. You can also meet our Youth Bloggers, who will be blogging during the conference.
Neha Sood, 29, Youth Coalition for Sexual and Reproductive Rights, India
Dear policy maker: don’t forget to consult young people.
Samuel Kissi, Curious Minds and the Youth Coalition, Ghana.
Dear policy maker: thousands of good things come out of youth participation.
Anil Shrestha, 30, United Nations Youth Advisory Panel, Nepal.
Dear policy maker: there’s a gap between youth and the MDGs.
Andre Robb, 22, the Family Planning Association of Jamaica.
Dear policy maker: treat us like participants, not stakeholders.
Jon Hopkins, 29, IPPF, London.
Dear policy maker: Remember those living with HIV.
Katie Chau, 29, the Youth Coalition for Sexual and Reproductive Rights.
Dear policy maker: stop treating us like ‘subjects’.
Daniel Ramirez Nieto, 27, Coalición de Jóvenes por la Salud Sexual, Mexico
Dear policy maker…
Alejandro Blancas, 30, Espacio Iberoamericano de Juventud, Mexico.
Dear policy maker.
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I’m Ida. Born in Denmark, roots in Africa, living in New York. My work focuses on digital advocacy. I like to believe that social media can lead to social and political change. Happy to be part of UNFPA's media team in New York and social media initiatives, such as Conversations for a Better World and 7 Billion Actions.
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FRANCISCA AONO OLUTENDE
Saturday 28th August, 2010, 12:47pm
first i should thank the members who introduced me to this site well, MY NAMES ARE FRANCISCA AONO OLUTENDE, am a KENYAN,, Born in WESTERN PROVINVE OF kenya, i am a VOLUTEER- CO-ORDINATER/SCIAL-WORKER, ALSO A FREE LENCE CONSULT WITH THE FELLOWING PROJECTS AND NGOS WHICH DEAL MEANLY WITH THE YOURTH AT MOST, thats [SINGLE MOTHERS ASSOCIATION OF KENYA, KADOWING SCOOLKINDREN [KENIA/NETHERLANDS] KAJULU/KIBOSWA GROUP, UMOJA WOMEN GROUP KAKAMEGA, ETC in our third world country we should put our hands together to empower our people so that their can be self dependant, also the yourth we should teach them so many things when the climate changes, family planning [gender on yourth]xpencial girls, human rights, education, empowerments, global warning, environment, etc