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Start
by contacting your local council to find out how young people can
be involved in decision-making on issues in your area. Many authorities
consult local youth councils and forums on issues involving young
people.
Other
useful organisations include:
The British Youth Council is an independent charity run for
and by young people representing their views to central and local
government, political parties, pressure groups and the media.
The
National Youth Agency works to improve and extend youth services
and community work, enhance and demonstrate young people's participation
in society. It is also involved with the Y Vote, Y Not? campaign,
part of the government's initiative on turning young people on to
democracy and politics.
The
UK Youth Parliament is composed of representatives aged between
11 and 18 from across the UK and aims to give this age group a voice
which will be heeded by local and national government, providers
of services for young people and other agencies who have an interest
in the views and needs of young people.
The government's Children and Youth People’s Unit - the
website includes a questionnaire where you can have your say on
how the government can involve young people and communicate better
with them.
Young people's guide to Parliament and how government works.
The National Children's Bureau is a registered charity which
promotes the interests and well-being of children and supports the
participation of young people in all matters affecting them.
School Councils UK offers advice on how you can set up your
own school council, how to develop your citizenship skills and what
benefits it will create for you and your school.
European Youth Parliament UK is the British arm of an international,
non-partisan organisation which seeks to increase young people's
awareness of European issues.
The Children's Rights Alliance for England is made up of
170 organisations. It runs children’s rights projects and campaigns
and promotes children’s and young people’s participation in decision-making.
A
guide to young people's rights.
United Nations Association Youth campaigns for a peaceful,
just, and sustainable future and aims to foster greater awareness
and understanding between young people and different cultures.
Young People’s Transport Information Network aims to increase walking,
cycling and the use of public transport, and includes an online
survey about journeys to school.
Children's Express is an online newspaper featuring articles about
issues affecting young people written by children.
Air your views online on youth issues such as discrimination, social
exclusion, citizenship and more.
Your Turn aims to help teenagers understand their world, to encourage
them to speak out, and to change things. Covers topics such as government,
economics, sport, housing, and more and is packed with real life
stories and honest views of young people who have spoken out and
changed things around them.
Learning To Be You - a ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Education forum for children to
discuss issues that concern them.
Get Involved - a ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Education campaign encouraging students
and teachers to get involved in active citizenship covering issues
including diversity, human rights, crime, poverty, the environment,
drugs and bullying.
A children's rights organisation run by under 18-year-olds.
It takes its title from Article 12 of the United Nations Convention
on the Rights of the Child which states that "any child who
is capable of forming his or her views has the right to express
those views freely".
Young Reporters for the Environment is an environmental education
programme for secondary school students representing a network of
15 countries producing articles about environmental issues.
Have
you got things done or changed in your community by kicking up a
fuss? Tell us your story - email gloucestershire@bbc.co.uk
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