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Act By Right: A voice for young people

Slide 1: opening slide. Act By Right: A voice for young people. Presentation to Democratsville Council Date Names. Slide 2. The Problem. Not enough done to address youth issues Lack of knowledge of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child

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Act By Right: A voice for young people

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  1. Slide 1: opening slide Act By Right:A voice for young people • Presentation to Democratsville Council • Date • Names

  2. Slide 2 The Problem • Not enough done to address youth issues • Lack of knowledge of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child • “If I was absolutely honest, I don’t think the Department has done many things for young people” – John Freddie

  3. Slide 3 The Way Forward • Young people have a right to be heard (Article 12) • Government policy encourages young people to get involved • Need to involve young people in local and national policy

  4. Slide 4 Conclusion • Vital to involve young people • ‘They are not just the future but part of the present’ - Carolyn Shortfellow

  5. Slide 5 Contact Us • The Act By Right Group: local young people taking action • C/O Supportingyouth Club43 Acton Road, Democratsville,Democashire DM6 5CUPhone: E-mail:

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