Dublin teens to gather for inclusion and kindness youth conference
More than 200 young people from across Dublin will come together to discuss inclusion and kindness at the upcoming annual Youth Conference.
Dublin City Comhairle na nÓg will host their ‘Inclusion & Diversity: Making Way for Kindness’ conference at the Round Room of the Mansion House, Dawson Street on November 18. This day of workshops invites 12 to 17-year-olds from schools and youth organisations to set priorities, share ideas and make their voices heard on issues that matter to them.
Attendees will reflect on Comhairle’s work over the past year, elect new members to fill vacancies on the 63-member youth council, and choose a key topic to focus on for the year ahead. The conference will also showcase recent projects, including participation in Culture Night — celebrating Dublin’s creativity and diversity — and a debate with the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Councillor Ray McAdam, at City Hall last month.
These events offer a platform for young people to set out their vision for a kinder, more inclusive city. Lord Mayor Ray McAdam has commended Dublin City Comhairle na nÓg for their leadership, energy, and commitment. “Through their focus on inclusion and kindness, Dublin’s young people are helping to shape a city that values respect, fairness, and community. Their voices and ideas are an inspiration to us all,” he said.
This conference celebrates the achievements of young people while also looking toward the future of youth participation in Dublin city. As a chance for youngsters to see their endless potential to make a difference, this event aims to help foster the next generation of changemakers in Dublin.
Comhairle Co-ordinator Christine Lyons also praised the parents, schools, and youth organisations who help foster the environment for these young people to thrive. “While Dublin City Council facilitates the overall organisation of Comhairle in the city area it does this through a multi-agency approach with partner organisations relevant to young people and their areas of interest,” she said.
“By giving the youth this chance to discuss and debate matters of relevance to them in their community, they are encouraged to speak out and be heard as an influential voice in the local and national decision-making processes,” she added.
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