ulf hansson youth participation nov14
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UNESCO Centre
Youth Participation Belfast 5 November
Background
Unesco Centre Children and Youth Programme
Why Youth? Considerable AND changing demographic Not a homogenous group
Participation?
So, what difference does it make? Rights aspect Individual capabilities and chances Improved services Being part of society - Connectedness
Challenges Negative stereotyping - adultism Limited influence and opportunities ‘Pre-set agendas’ Not accessible to everyone
Summary Youth as contributing members Opportunities Not a homogenous group!
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