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James and Rita from our Rise and Reflect Alumni group took part in a Young Citizens Assembly on Pollinators. Read a summary from James about the event.

“We are not going to solve climate change unless and until everyone works together, and children are a vital part of that "everyone.” Hear more from young climate activist and author, Niamh Purcell.

Hear from Tea, an active member of our Platform since 2023 who wants more children and teenagers to know how their voices can be heard by the European Union!

A group of children from SOS Villages d’Enfants French 'citizenship workshop' travelled to Iași, Romania, for an Erasmus+ exchange. It became a powerful example of how children can actively shape their own learning and develop their voices as European citizens.

One of our young members, Kaloyan ran a study at his high school in Bulgaria to see what students identified as problem areas. Read on for the results!

Hear from Ektor, aged 14 from Greece who tells us about his first time at one of our events. He shares his experiences from day one of the June General Assembly meeting in Brussels.

On 23 June, young members of our Platform presented a Call to Action to EU and national decision-makers at the 15th European Forum on the Rights of the Child in Brussels. See what they are asking for.

Children from 11 EU countries presented 17 projects at our June 20-21 General Assembly meeting. This showcased their inspiring work to support children's rights and bring about change!

The Palermo Youth Advisory Board (YAB) is a group of young people aged 15-25 in who advise on the needs of their peers and propose solutions, acting as a bridge between youth and adults.

On 11 March, two of our young members – Lisa Marie and Faith – took part in a Youth Policy Dialogue with Commissioner Michael McGrath. Lisa Marie shares her experience.

Meet our young member Aurora, who through her activism, has inspired many young people to be brave, share their opinions, and fight for justice and equality. Her example shows that standing up for what is right and using your voice can make a real difference in the world.

On 11 March, two of our young members – Faith and Lisa Marie – took part in a Youth Policy Dialogue in Dublin with Commissioner Michael McGrath. Faith tells us more about it.

Our young Spanish Advisory Board member Eva ran a survey to find out what people around her thought about voting for 16-year-olds. She presented the results at our December Board meeting.