Gathering with young people from across Europe to discuss a sustainable future
On 3rd November, UK Young Ambassadors Sylvia, William and I headed to Bern to attend the Swiss National Youth Session to be held on 3-8th of November. The session itself was a special one, marked by the 30th anniversary since the first Youth Session took place back in 1991. Focused on the issue of sustainability,
- Published in Blogs, UK Young Ambassadors
The impact volunteering can have on your life
Having had personal experiences of the impact volunteers make during a six month spell in and out of hospital, I was inspired to give back to my local community. Many young people may find it difficult to find volunteering positions that are flexible around their studies and other commitments or available for their age group.
- Published in Blogs, NHS Youth Forum
My journey into youth volunteering
The world of youth volunteering can be incredibly daunting. Young people searching for an initial voluntary programme can often feel as if they are constantly met with barriers of age, qualification and experience. Consequently, volunteering can feel like an impossible field to enter. I wanted to highlight my journey into youth activism and show it
- Published in Blogs, NHS Youth Forum
British Youth Council welcomes new minister for children and young people
The British Youth Council are delighted to welcome new charities minister, Nigel Huddleston MP, who will take on responsibility for youth policy at the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport following the departure of Baroness Barran MBE who has been in charge of the brief since November 2018 and has moved to the Department
UK Youth Parliament intervene in Lords climate debate with open letter
UK Youth Parliament is working alongside Friends of the Earth to lobby politicians, calling on the government to address the climate emergency and put a stop to non-essential single-use plastics by 2025. As part of the campaign, Members of Youth Parliament have published an open letter to the Rt Hon Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park,
- Published in News, UK Youth Parliament
Search for the next young leaders of social and political change continues
The British Youth Council are searching for the next young leaders of social and political change in the UK. The youth-led charity is looking for people aged 16-25 who are motivated by a belief in the work of the British Youth Council to achieve our vision of the world where all young people are respected
- Published in Members Area, News
British Youth Council calls on the next young leaders of social and political change
The British Youth Council are searching for the next young leaders of social and political change in the UK. The youth-led charity is looking for people aged 16-25 who are motivated by a belief in the work of the British Youth Council to achieve our vision of the world where all young people are respected
- Published in Members Area, News
Black Lives Matter: Long-standing issues of anti-black racism and injustice must be addressed
Yesterday a former US Police Officer was convicted of murder after the death of African-American George Floyd in Minneapolis. The verdict, which was a historic moment, comes following almost a year of increased protesting seeking to address police brutality across the globe. The British Youth Council remains angered by the abhorrent murders of Black Americans
NHS Youth Forum speaks out on trans rights in healthcare, health inequalities and more
Following a year-long series of projects the NHS England Youth Forum have released reports and resources which encompass their drive to address the issues young people face in healthcare. The reports and resources focus on trans and non-binary rights in healthcare, health inequalities and the experiences of young people with special educational needs and disabilities
- Published in News, NHS Youth Forum
Transforming Education
About the campaign In 2020’s Make Your Mark ballot young people voted for free university as one of their top 3 priorities for the coming year. UK Youth Parliament will be campaigning alongside the National Union of Students (NUS) to create a campaign for free, lifelong and inclusive education and advocate for the Government to
- Published in UK Youth Parliament Campaigns