Hear our Voices!
The Children’s Council and The Ark are delighted to launch HEAR OUR VOICE today. These instructions will ensure children’s views are listened to and considered in every aspect of The Ark and beyond!
Youth Voice in School Leavers Programme
The topic was identified by two youth workers, based on interactions with young people facing the transition from second-level education.
Youth Voice in a Climate Justice Plan
In October 2019, Foróige’s Reference Panel identified climate justice as an issue affecting all of society and young people in particular.
Youth Involvement in a LGBTI+ Youth Strategy
The vision guiding the world’s first LGBTI+ youth strategy, the LGBTI+ National Youth Strategy 2018–2020 (the Strategy), is underpinned by the Better Outcomes, Brighter Futures National Policy Framework for Children and Young People 2014–2020 (BOBF)
Youth Voice on Living in Special Care
Ballydowd is a special care unit that provides stability in a secured therapeutic environment for young people between the ages of 12 and 17.
Youth Voice in a Halloween Programme
Young people’s involvement in the development of a Halloween Programme in Lava Javas Youth Café, Limerick City.
Students Voice on a New Uniform
Students, staff, parents, management and other members of the school community felt that the uniform no longer represented Salerno as it had become unprofessional, unkempt and tatty looking. In particular, students did not have a sense of pride in their uniform.
Convention on the Rights of the Child (Child Friendly Version)
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child is an important agreement by countries who have promised to protect children’s rights.
Report of DCYA Consultations with Children and Young People Living in Direct Provision
The Direct Provision system is the means through which the State provides accommodation, food and personal expenses to asylum seekers while their applications for asylum status are being processed.
National Sexual Health Strategy (with the Department of Health)
This National Sexual Health Strategy is Ireland’s first national framework for sexual health and wellbeing.