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Children want a change in how society thinks and acts: 

• End the blame culture: Adults must stop negative stereotyping and victim-blaming.
• Promote intergenerational dialogue through EU-supported events and campaigns.
• Support organisations that empower children to participate in decision-making spaces.
• Launch anti-hate campaigns featuring public figures, with a focus on valuing migrant and LGBTQ+ children.

Children want schools to be safe, inclusive, and mentally supportive environments:

• Make mental health support accessible in all schools across the EU.
• Renovate school buildings to ensure they feel safe and welcoming.
• Include children’s rights education in national learning plans.

Children envision a Europe where diversity is celebrated, and hate is actively challenged:

• Expand Erasmus+ to include more children and schools, encouraging intercultural understanding.
• Promote language learning and cultural exchange across EU schools.
• Organise events and letter exchanges to build friendships between minority groups.
• Fund local projects and workshops that tackle hate speech and discrimination.
• Strengthen the EU Children’s Participation Platform as a tool for unity.

Children are asking for stronger protection and education in the digital world:

• Raise awareness about cyberbullying and other online problems.
• Equip teachers to educate children on digital safety, critical thinking, healthy screen habits, and safe online behaviour.
• Use Artificial Intelligence to detect and prevent online abuse.
• Punish companies that let children under 13 create social media accounts.

Children are deeply concerned about the environment and demand urgent action:

• Invest in climate research and public transport to reduce emissions.
• Create green spaces and protect pollinators like bees and butterflies in cities and schools.
• Introduce climate education for all generations.
• Improve food labelling to highlight environmental impact.
• Recognise the link between climate change and war when making decisions.