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The Center is an initiative of What Kids Can Do. Its purpose is to serve as a platform for young people to produce research and advocate for policy changes on issues such as education, college access and retention, technology, discrimination, etc. The Center's focus is on marginalized youth between 12 and 22 years of age. (United States)
A child friendly city is the embodiment of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child at the local level, which means that children’s rights are reflected in policies, laws, programs and budgets. In a child friendly city (or community of any size), children are active agents; their voices and opinions are taken into consideration and influence decision making processes.
Hear by Right is a collection of tools and best practices, hosted by the National Youth Agency in the U.K., for organizations seeking to support youth participation. The site includes the Hear by Right Standards, tools to help you involve young people in developing a plan to meet the standards, and participation practices submitted by organizations around the U.K. Highly recommended. (United Kingdom)
Participation Works is a partnership of six national children and young people's agencies that enables organizations to effectively involve children and young people in the development, delivery and evaluation of services that affect their lives. (United Kingdom)
Restless Development is an international development agency which promotes and supports youth-led development in 50 countries.
SoundOut promotes student voice and student engagement through meaningful student involvement in school change. (United States)
Resources on child and youth participation from Asia, Europe, North America, Latin America, Africa, Australia and the Pacific. The guide is designed for practitioners and managers involved in promoting child and youth participation in government, community-based organizations, child-led organizations, non-governmental organizations and UN and donor agencies.
Young Advisors are young people between 15 and 21 who are trained and accredited to help community leaders and decision makers engage young people in community life and enhance local decision-making and services. Young Advisors (the organization) helps communities and organizations find Young Advisors (the young people themselves) to serve as paid commissioners or consultants. (United Kingdom)