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 August 14, 2022

Tag: youth voice

British Youth Council responds to the Commons Speakers intention to stand down

Monday, 09 September 2019 by Rhammel Afflick

The British Youth Council would like to express thanks for the Speaker of the House of Commons’ long-standing support for the work of the British Youth Council and UK Youth Parliament throughout his tenure, following the announcement Rt Hon John Bercow MP intends to step down by Thursday 31st October 2019 or at the next

  • Published in News, Press, UK Youth Parliament
Tagged under: John Bercow, Speaker of the House of Commons, UK Youth Parliament, youth voice

UK Youth Parliament begins UK’s largest consultation of young people

Friday, 23 August 2019 by Rhammel Afflick

UK Youth Parliament has launched ‘Make Your Mark’, the largest UK youth consultation of its kind. Following the campaign, the top issues will be brought to the attention of Government Ministers including the newly appointed Minister for Civil Society, Baroness Barran MBE, who has taken on responsibility for youth policy. The annual ballot, which has

  • Published in News, Press, UK Youth Parliament
Tagged under: consultation, House of Commons, Make Your Mark, survey, UK Youth Parliament, young people, youth, youth voice

Government should adopt youth-led approach to knife crime

Wednesday, 31 July 2019 by Rhammel Afflick

The British Youth Council have stated the UK Government should ensure young people are at the table with decision-makers influencing the Government’s response to serious youth violence. The statement has been issued following the Home Affairs Select Committee’s inquiry which has concluded the Government’s current approach is ‘completely inadequate’. The youth-led charity also called on

  • Published in News, Press
Tagged under: knife crime, UK Government, young people, Youth Select Committee, youth voice, youth-led

British Youth Council runners raise over £2,200 for youth voice

Friday, 26 July 2019 by Victoria Hayden Ward

On Sunday, 21st July, ten runners including young people from our programmes, staff from our incredible corporate partners Fledglink and the Bank of England and other members of the British Youth Council community, took part in the ASICS London 10K to raise money for the British Youth Council. Our cheer team made up of staff,

  • Published in Challenge Events, News
Tagged under: fundraiser, runners, youth voice

Former British Youth Council Chair awarded MBE in Birthday Honours

Friday, 07 June 2019 by Rhammel Afflick

The former Chair of the British Youth Council, Anna Rose Barker, has been appointed MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list for her dedication to promoting the voices of young people. Anna Rose Barker MBE, was a trustee of the youth-led charity, the British Youth Council. Anna joined the board in 2015 as Vice Chair

  • Published in News, Press
Tagged under: MBE, Queen's Birthday Honours, social action, social change, young people, youth voice

1.5 million young people denied a vote in the EU Elections

Thursday, 23 May 2019 by Rhammel Afflick

The British Youth Council have expressed their dissatisfaction with the Government’s continued opposition to a lower voting age. The unplanned EU Elections which take place on Thursday 23rd May will see 1.5 million young people aged 16 and 17 denied the opportunity to vote. Over the past 16 years, the youth-led charity has been campaigning

  • Published in News, Votes at 16
Tagged under: democracy, democratic engagement, Votes at 16, young people, young voters, youth voice

Local projects recognised with Youth Voice Star Awards

Friday, 08 March 2019 by Rhammel Afflick

Local projects have been recognised in the British Youth Council’s Youth Voice Star Awards. The awards celebrate the breadth and diversity of local work happening across the UK to promote young people’s voices. The celebratory ceremony, which took place in London, was a chance to recognise the youth workers who make it happen, the change

  • Published in News, Press
Tagged under: awards, youth voice

Young people’s voices taken to the heart of government with new funding

Wednesday, 27 February 2019 by Rhammel Afflick

The British Youth Council will take young people’s voices to the heart of government with new funding from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. The year-long pilot is set to give young people aged 10-25 the opportunity to shape Government policy. The new funding, will enable the charity to support the creation of

  • Published in News, Press, Youth Steering Group
Tagged under: digital engagement research project, Young Inspectors Group, young people, youth voice, Youth Voice Steering Group

Access to public transport remains an issue for young people

Monday, 25 February 2019 by Kira Lewis

With our broad and diverse membership, our organisation represents voices of young people in all areas of the country. Often, youth councils, scout and guides groups, and our other members are the only access to opportunities for young people in rural areas, and therefore many of our policies and aims focus on these regions. The

  • Published in Blogs
Tagged under: Rural England, transport, Youth Select Committee, youth voice

Changing London’s approach to tackling violent extremism

Friday, 15 February 2019 by Scarlett Stokes

On the 29th January, we had the privilege to visit City Hall and participate in the Countering Violent Extremism programme, representing young people from the London Faith Forum. A few months previously we took part in a focus group led by the ICIC at Westminster Youth Council; they asked us about our opinions in regards

  • Published in Blogs
Tagged under: Mayor of London, violent extremism, young people, youth voice
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